• 25 Signs You May Be a Real Designer

      For all my passionate, hardworking, professional colleagues - including vendors, tradespeople and  fellow interior designers – this one's for you.     1.    You can draw a plan, an elevation, a perspective. 2.    You understand and utilize concepts like symmetry, balance and chiaroscuro. 3.    You know when to throw aforementioned concepts out the window. 4.    You have a degree in interior design. 5.    You were over the robin’s-egg-blue and chocolate look about 12 years ago. 6.    You're concerned that HGTV stands for Homes Gone Totally Vile. 7.    You use acronyms like “COM”, “CFA” and “PO” on a regular basis. 8.    Your portfolio contains projects other than your own home. 9.    Your photo…

  • Purple Reign

    It's over. I'm not a guy, I'm not a jock and I haven't lived in Minnesota for twenty years. But I do have three brothers and a father who are die-hard Vikings fans.  So despite  the fact that I'm a fashion-loving, bauble-wearing, design-obsessed girlie-girl, I was truly crushed by Sunday's loss.  In honor of my home team and those who love them, Luxe & Lucid is featuring all things purple this week.  Who knew football could be so inspiring?              The power of purple brought to life by artist Mark Rothko.       Emma Watson in Teen Vogue – darling.  And check out her…