design journalist
editor, writer, and amateur shutterbug
(Pictured here: Fresco, Ducal Palace of Sassuolo, Italy)
RECENT ARTICLES (BY CATEGORY)
PRODUCTS & SHOPPING
The Spruce
Black Friday, Presidents’ Day, Labor Day… When exactly can you get the best deals on appliances?
Metropolis
Outdoor products for residential and commercial settings, from furnishings to lighting.
Architect Magazine
Cevisama 2025 showcases the future of Spanish tile.
PROJECTS
Hospitality Design
An alpine getaway in Switzerland celebrates a bygone era.
Wall Street Journal
How an interior designer helped a couple uncover colors that truly resonated, then used those hues to make their house feel like home.
Kitchen & Bath Business
A dated kitchen gets a sophisticated makeover with the ultimate home-entertaining island.
HOME IMPROVEMENT
The Spruce
Interior designers share their thoughts on home decor that’s made a comeback and offer summertime tips.
The Spruce
September is a mixed bag of stories, including how often to wash throw blankets in the fall and what home features tend to turn off buyers.
The Spruce
From the front yard to the backyard, designers dish on outdoor decorating faux pas. Also, read about the tile colors they love and how to get rid of gnats in your home.
A&D TRADE
Architectural Digest Pro
The abundance of global design fairs can make for some serious FOMO. Which ones should you attend?
Hospitality Design
In the September issue’s special on designers who own hotels, I wrote about Jessica Pell and her becoming an accidental owner of Hotel Wren in Twentynine Palms.
Metropolis
Vitra launches two new (but separate) collections by the Bouroullec brothers.