I’ve also drawn pictures and made things since I can remember, so the two things — art and decorating — are forever intertwined in my life. A room is like a big blank piece of paper to me. I love to choose colors, fabric and furniture, then mix it all up until I get it just right.
About 10 years ago, I realized I missed my favorite colors of red, green, dark yellow and black, and decided to completely ditch the serene yellow, white and orange scheme I had chosen when we first moved in.
The living room was the first to change. We had it painted a beautiful shade of red and I immediately felt more at home. I brought up all my collections, which had been stored in the basement while I went through my modern and streamlined phase. Antique books, Scotties, tin boxes, tole painted trays and birdhouses all found homes in the living and dining rooms.