My eyes are always seeing things from a design perspective, and this is true when I look outside as well. Whether incorporating tropical plants into a client’s home or choosing a fabric that will reflect a cloudless sky, I am constantly inspired by the beautiful island I call home. When it comes to choosing colors […]
Caribbean homes have a particular flair and panache, and the look is one that many people try to recreate. As a full-service interior designer, living and working in the Caribbean, creating this vibe is often one my clients want to produce in their own homes, even though each person’s style comes through differently. While every […]
Experiencing a hurricane is eye-opening and has a way of refocusing your life right before your eyes. When you live in the Caribbean you know that hurricanes are a factor. And in fact, every year we do”the drill” at least once. All the porch furniture comes in, shutters up, supplies purchased etc. It sucks days […]
If there’s anywhere in your home you can be a little more adventurous with your design choices, it’s in the powder room, with the powder room sink. This half bath is typically on the main floor and serves as a guest restroom and can be a really fun place to show off a bold style. […]
Many people are looking back and becoming nostalgic in order to influence their home decor updates. With mid-century modern design getting so much attention lately, we thought now was a good time to revisit some elements of this iconic style. From the early 1930s through the mid 1960s, mid-century modern developed from the architectural, interior, […]
Once a year I travel to the international furnishing show at High Point Market in North Carolina. I look forward to this show all year; I get so inspired each time I visit! As much as I love our little island and draw inspiration from the beauty that is around us, a girl needs to […]
If you are in need of a vacation, make your way to the Caribbean! If you’re not ready for colder weather or don’t want to shovel feet of snow out of your driveway, warm sandy beaches are waiting. As a 15-year Caribbean resident, I see it every year; the first major blizzard occurs in the […]
Are you looking for a fresh new look for your home? One of my favorite ways to brighten up is palm leaf decor. This is a classic Caribbean motif and, luckily for us, it isn’t going anywhere. So how can we make this classic feel updated and relevant? Take a look at these palm leaf […]
As the long, lazy days of summer draw to a close and back to school is right around the corner, wouldn’t it be lovely to keep a bit of that summer time close all year round? A beach feel in your home is calm and collected; it’s a feeling of relaxation, and comfort. Coastal style […]
This past May 2, the annual Stylish Spaces of the Year Awards were held, launched by Virgin Islands Property & Yacht. These awards began in 2015 as a prestigious competition to find, showcase and celebrate the Territory’s most beautiful single residential and commercial spaces. I am thrilled to announce Lagnappe Custom Interiors won “Most Creative […]
