Design for Adulting

There has been so much written about a relatively new verb - "adulting" which means acting like a responsible person. But for me, in the design sense, adulting has to do with designing for the adults in the house instead of designing to accommodate a family with children. Many of my new projects have shifted away from the "family" home [...]

How to Design for an Empty Nest

I have been getting a lot of calls from clients who are at "that stage" in life. You know what I mean - when the kids fly the coup and the house is left to just the adults! I have seen client's in all the emotional stages that seem to come along with their journey. But, when they eventually come [...]

Designing with White is Most Always Right

For a color that is by definition not really a color at all, white is the most versatile color (or non- color) to work with. It is often the best color to set the foundation for a room and also the best backdrop for furnishings and art. White is timeless yet modern - classic and current. While being a neutral color [...]

Giving a Home Some New Love

Sometimes a house just needs a little loving to bring it back to the best version of itself. I have been working on the renovation of a Dutchess County home that I have grown to love. The project is taking shape and I wanted to give you a sneak peak at the progress. The home is situated on 85 acres [...]

Home Sweet Home Office

In this era of multi-tasking, I believe that working from home allows you to perform multiple jobs all from one place. As someone with an office in my home, there are days (sometimes hours) where I am managing my interior design business, a mother, a wife, a taxi service, a cook, and a referee. Many of us have made the [...]

VGI Receives 2018 Houzz Design & Service Awards

WOW!!!! I am incredibly honored and grateful to receive the Houzz Best of Design and Best of Service awards for 2018. To be selected for the "Best of Design" award is recognition for designing unique and innovative spaces for my clients. And, most importantly, to have clients review my work in such a positive way is the ultimate validation of why I do what do - [...]

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