So, you have an interior design project at home that you need help with, and you’re debating whether or not you need to hire an interior designer for help. I completely understand the uncertainty. After all, I’ve worked with countless clients who, at first, believed that their project was too small for me to manage and not worth the time—kind of like going to the doctor with just a small cold. Others were simply too intimidated to ask for help, or worried that they couldn’t afford it.

Even if veganism isn’t the lifestyle choice for you, you’re most likely familiar with the concept. After all, the number of adopters of this cruelty-free lifestyle has increased so much over the past few years that 2019 has been declared the year of the vegan, with meat-focused chain restaurants—even McDonald’s and Burger King!—offering vegan alternatives. But while veganism as a dietary lifestyle has finally approached mainstream, it’s not the only way to make cruelty-free principles a part of your life.

Spring cleaning, spring fever—we all associate this time of year with a certain excitement and energy. And it makes sense: as plants and flowers come back into bloom all around us, we feel the surge, which translates into the desire to reinvigorate our homes with a sense of newness. If you’re feeling the urge to transform your interiors from winter haven to warm weather retreat, here are some design ideas to refresh your space for the season.

The fact that there is modern home tour in my hometown every year brings me so much joy. Knowing that I’m not the only one who loves to wander these gorgeous homes, marveling at the layouts and designs makes me so thankful to live in a place with people who love modern interior design as much as I do.

What makes luxury design… luxury? Like most design terms, “luxury” is hard to define. However, most luxury spaces have a few common elements that unite them. Luxury homes focus on comfort, elegance, and custom touches to embody the highest pedigree of interior design. Basically, you know it when you see it. Here are six things you should consider in your next luxury interior design project.

How many times have you watched one of those interior design shows on HGTV and heard the term modern interior design or something like it? I bet you could make a pretty intoxicating drinking game out of it. Everyone *thinks* they know what modern means but I’m not sure we’re all on the same page.

While tacos may be your go-to summer food, it might be time to spice things up with this delicious (and highly nutritious) vegan recipe. The benefits of a vegan diet are numerous. While you may not be ready to make the switch just yet, even when you eliminate meat from just one meal you are helping

Few design conventions get my creative juices flowing as much as the annual New York International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF). I attended the show May 20–23 with my design associate, Rula Al-Obaidi, to get a first-hand glimpse of the newest furniture lines and meet some up-and-coming vendors.