Practical wisdom: “Kelly’s Kitchen Sync” is on the shelf!

I had the pleasure a year and a half ago to meet Kelly Morisseau, a second generation kitchen designer residing in my old home state of California. She is part of the now infamous (YEE HAW) Blogger 19! I love Kelly’s down to earth humor and sensible approach to design and now she has a fabulous...

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Gotta love a Truffle!!

Everyone knows I love Blanco! And now here is another reason why.. The introduction of another gorgeous color I first saw in Germany: Truffle! Truffle is a soft taupe that will work in almost any application. I predict it will be the new ‘white’ in the coming months.. It will definitely be on my spec...

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What you thought you knew about your kitchen!

This is another article I wrote for PNJ Home and Garden Weekly. Reprinted for those who might have missed it! Let me know your thoughts or if you agree or disagree! Comments always welcome! Planning a kitchen design, whether a remodel or new construction can be a Herculean task filled with many more decisions than...

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Five Star Fridays: Blogging the best of the week in design

Another week is coming to an end and I have to say I have spun my wheels for most of it. I have tons to do and a new building to worry about i.e. electrical layouts, space planning, computer hubs, etc..not to mention designing the bathroom which is just killing me because have too many...

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Newest kitchen photographed

Most people who live on the Gulf Coast will recognize the name “Hopkins’ House”. It was a North Hill restaurant and former boarding house, founded in 1949 by Arkie ” Ma” Hopkins that served Southern cuisine to patrons seated at large communal tables. The fried chicken served on Sundays was the best in town. It...

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