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A Classic Cape Cod Coastal home is the beach version of a traditional home. Think shingled wood exterior, millwork, upholstery, and an open floor concept. This is a bright and breezy home. Picture in your mind a Nantucket or Hamptons-style home (a la the Diane...

A Spanish Transitional home is filled with history, and you can feel it. Think terra cotta, dark woods and metals, bronze, iron, and lots of deep reds and oranges. This is a home that’s rich in character. Imagine polished woods and arches everywhere you look...

Charleston Charm is just that — charming. Think colors, patterns, layers, and a classic style mixed with character. This kind of style brings the energy and story of your home to life. Imagine colors and patterns at play, weaving together the story you want to...

A Mountain Modern home brings you up close and personal with nature. Think lots of glass, exciting angles, warm interiors, and contemporary light fixtures. This is a dynamic space. Imagine a beautiful balance of moody and dark exteriors paired with warm interiors that bring this...

A Modern Farmhouse is all about those big open spaces. Think deep patios, porch swings, wood floors, whitewashed walls, and a balance of both indoor and outdoor spaces. This is the place that you can call home. Imagine a space filled with tons of light...

Fifteen years ago, we moved into a 1500 square foot ranch house. For me, it was anything but architecturally beautiful. I wanted symmetry, traditional lines and clean white cabinetry. This house was all odd angles, confused roof-lines, wood paneling  and beige blah. I started plotting...

Our homes bear witness to every step we take on the path to becoming who we are. In this way, our homes act as our daily observers and play an essential role in raising us. Miranda Lambert’s song, The House That Built Me, always reminds...

We have all been patient this past year. So patient. Vendors, clients, the CTD team. We have held our collective breath waiting and planning around ever-changing timelines and supply chain choke-holds.  All through 2021, final installations and reveals were delayed. Single installations turned into multiples...

Across the street from the La Canada Town Center lies a small boutique called Veruca Salt. Filled with a mixture of vintage and wholesale clothing, along with accessories, cards, and knick-knacks, this store is the perfect place for a quick “stop and shop”. Carolyn, the...

Perhaps one of my favorite transformations in our Oh So Spanish project is the Living Room. A bit removed from the other often-used spaces in the House, this room saw only occasional activity and, well, we all know how I feel about underutilized spaces. 🤨...