Category: Exquisite furnishings

Joyful Clients

By , May 13, 2008

As a professional designer, I’d like to say something about clients.

Where would we be without them? I consider my profession as a residential designer to be one of an artist, one who can only create art when it is commissioned by someone else. (The rare exception is doing small bits in my own home.) So, without clients I would not be able to produce exquisitely beautiful interiors that you see below.

Media room Before

Media room Before

Media Room After

Media Room After

Nor would I be able to push myself as an artist to keep one step ahead of trends, to combine things in an unusual way, or to search out that unusual object that makes the rest of the room just sing.

Terrace in black and white

Terrace in black and white

Nothing is as gratifying as when, after years of hard work, paying excruciating attention to details and struggling to stay on budget, we install a new home and the clients and their families are truly delighted with the results. The joy and the gratitude that the clients express when we have exceeded their dreams and expectations is what keeps me and my team inspired to serve the next client with a true dedication to perfection.

Master bedroom sitting room

Master bedroom sitting room

Over the years, I have received amazing letter and emails from clients who simply cannot believe how beautiful their home is. I keep a file of “love notes” from them, and when we are struggling with a gritty detail on a particular project, I pull out that file to reread some of the notes. In them are words like “gorgeous” “majestic” “charming” “thoughtful design” “works of art” “exceptionally beautiful” and my personal favorite, “great job…well done!” Ah, yes. It makes it all so worthwhile and keeps us digging away in the design trenches to create another beautiful home that contributes to the happiness of that particular family.

Master bedroom in browns and ivory

Master bedroom in browns and ivory

A special thank you to all my clients who have given me the opportunity to create real beauty and joy for them in their homes. Without you, I wouldn’t be able to do the work I love!

All the best to you,

Jane

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My Mid-Century Affair

By , March 14, 2008

One of my many passions is mid-century Parisian furniture! When given the opportunity to incorporate an exquisite piece from that era into a design I am working on, my heart races with anticipation. However, as is often the case, modifications must be considered. You see, often times I find the scale of mid-century pieces a bit off for the larger homes here in Woodside and Atherton where I create many of my interior designs. Continue reading 'My Mid-Century Affair'»

Tribal Art and Textiles

By , February 13, 2008

At the Tribal Art and Textile Show in San Francisco this past weekend, I was surprised by the number of dealers there from Europe. Brussels, Paris and Munich were well represented. The items available from the Europeans were fabulous African carvings, Persian rugs, and Aboriginal carvings and textiles. Continue reading 'Tribal Art and Textiles'»

Wynn Las Vegas – Happy Design

By , November 9, 2007

I’ve just returned from a conference at the Wynn Las Vegas. My stay there was fantastic! Since arriving in Las Vegas is always a bit of a shock to the design sensibilities, I wasn’t sure about the design initially. The mosaics in the lobby seemed too bright and wild, every thing seemed overscaled. Then, I got to my room! It was a wonderful shade of coral with sunny yellow fabrics and an amazing 27th floor view of the golf course and mountains. Continue reading 'Wynn Las Vegas – Happy Design'»

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