how to arrange furniture in a small space

Space planning is always the #1 challenge in a teeny-tiny room like the one Lisa Mende and I tackled in the Ronald McDonald House! Our very first selection was Kravet Furniture's Paris Desk in Dark Bronze lacquer. The Paris Desk is beautiful from all angles ... which meant Lisa and I could …

is leather the most “family-friendly” upholstery choice?

If I've heard "I have kids so I'm just going with leather" once, I've heard it a hundred times. Well, in this day and age of performance fabrics, I don't think leather should be the automatic answer. But let's settle this question once and for all.  Is leather a family-friendly fabric …

how to create a home office in a small space

Ta-da! The Holiday 2014 issue of New York Cottages and Gardens has arrived, which means Lisa Mende and I can finally share the Big Reveal of our Ronald McDonald House of Long Island project. During times of personal crisis, it can feel as though time has stopped. But somehow the world …

sundays with joy: gratitude