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Summer Favorites
Ahh summertime! Like many of you, I wait all year for the lazy, hazy days of June, July, and August. Don’t get me wrong, I love all of the seasons and feel blessed to experience each one living on the east coast. In the fall, we enjoy warm weather with a...

Thank You, Nate Berkus
“What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do.” - Timothy FerrissThis quote, from the New York Times best selling book The 4 Hour Workweek that I’m currently reading (more like studying and taking massive amounts of notes!) struck a chord...

6 Steps to Preparing for a Kitchen Remodel
It’s Saturday night, and you are hosting a casual dinner party for 5 of your closest friends. Your oven has been acting up lately, and you have the local pizza place on speed dial just in case. Your refrigerator is making a weird humming noise and doesn’t...

A Multipurpose Room for Down-Dog to Date Night
The simplest of projects often requires the greatest attention to detail. As a designer, I ensure every square inch has purpose, even if a majority of the space is left open. Open does not mean blank, empty, or unused. Such is the subtlety of design.In a...

What Inspires Me
What inspires you? It is one of the most common questions designers are asked because their response carries great weight. It reflects their knowledge of the industry and who they are as a person. It can be qualifying for someone looking to hire an...

Why Hire an Interior Designer?
Recently, I was invited to a housewarming party for a dear friend. She and her husband had spent the past two years planning and renovating their dream house nestled in the lush woods along a winding country road. Now, finally, everything was complete. It...

Historical Kitchen Renovation for a Modern Julia Child
Hood | Range | ChandelierWhat do you get when you cross an outdated dysfunctional kitchen in a Class II Historical Victorian with a family of five, including three grown boys and two dogs? Smart homeowners who called Liz Walton Home for a better solution!...

Hello and Welcome
Did you know a red front door symbolizes a welcoming place for visitors, a celebration of the interior, and a vivacity for life? Today, I’m throwing open the red front door of this blog and wrapping you in a virtual hug. I’m so excited you are here! Please...