HGTV Video From The Good Shepherd Project

Hot of the press is my video hosted by Kelly Edwards from HGTV to show how to make the most of your small space with my room from The Good Shepherd Project.

Click here for the video. Enjoy!

A huge thank you to Julia Noran from Editor at Large for putting this all together!

New Press: CA Home + Design Nov/Dec 2011

I am so happy to share with you a project that I have been working on for 2 years for a project in Venice. The home was originally a 4 unit apartment building with a small house on the adjacent lot next door. We converted the large structure into a single family home that included 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, huge kitchen overlooking a deck. And the small lot we designed a pool, Jacuzzi and an outdoor patio.

Thank you Erin Feher for publishing the project and thank you to Teri Lyn Fisher for the shooting the project.

You can see the final project HERE in the latest Nov/Dec issue of CA Home and Design. Enjoy! *(Starts on page 120)

READER QUESTION: Favorite Design Books?

What are some of your favorite design books and why? Can be old or new. And what makes a good design book? Is it because they show great pictures and styles. Can they help you design your own home? Is is easy to follow tips and diy images and instructions in the book?

One of my favorite books is the Domino book featured above. This book not only has pages of beautiful images from top designers but it also is educational by teaching you the styles and eras from each of the furniture pieces featured in the book. The book is categorized easily by rooms and has an extensive resource guide of where to buy.

Let me know some of your thoughts and what Design books you feel give you the best bang for your buck.