Archive for the ‘Home Transformations’ Category

Our Street of Dreams Concept

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 by Angela Todd

How do you choose a design concept for a penthouse in the Pearl District for the 2009 Street of Dreams? First, I knew the timeline of only weeks leading up to the show would create challenges, so I selected two talented interior designers with unique talents and attributes to support me in the design of [...]

Start with an Inspiration

Saturday, May 9th, 2009 by Angela Todd

If  you are looking to embark on a remodeling or redecorating project and lack direction, here is a step-by-step process to get underway.
1.) First, start with what inspires you
What inspires you is probably in your home.  Perhaps even in the room you want to transform.  Do you have a piece of artwork, an area rug, [...]

The Ultimate Man Cave

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 by Angela Todd

Stereotypes are funny.  Two weeks ago I walked into the home of Gavin Dawson, the morning radio personality for 95.5FM the Game.   My job was to create the Ultimate Man Cave for Gavin and his roommate Jesse.  After 15 minutes, Jesse’s outspoken charming wit couldn’t contain itself.  “We thought you would be some over-the-top gay [...]

A Makeover for Carlos

Sunday, March 29th, 2009 by Angela Todd

The Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) helps bring joy, compassion and support to thousands of children and families across the U.S. each year. I was asked a few months ago to fulfill a small request for Carlos, a 12 year old boy with [...]

Our Fascination with Makeovers

Friday, December 12th, 2008 by Angela Todd

What is it about interior before and after photos that we love so much? Are we looking for ideas for our own homes? Perhaps. Maybe we simply like to see what is possible in a space with fresh eyes and some elbow grease.
In honor of our fascination, I have added a before and after gallery [...]

Part II: An Apartment Makeover for my BRO

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 by Angela Todd

If you have been reading this blog in the last week, you know I am in my hometown for the Thanksgiving holiday. While I have been here I have had the unique opportunity to makeover my brother’s apartment.
My brother recently went through an amicable divorce with the mother of his three children. His ex-wife stayed [...]

An Apartment Makeover for my BRO

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 by Angela Todd

I am in Indianapolis for the next two weeks visiting my family. If you moved away when you became an adult like I did, you probably know the feeling. Buildings, landmarks and roads are the same, but different. It is almost as if you remember a movie you haven’t seen for a long time. I [...]

Is Your Home Ready for Holiday Entertaining?

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 by Angela Todd

If you are like many people, you will be entertaining in the next two months. Be honest. Is your home ready for entertaining? Are you proud of how it looks? You deserve to be.

What if all you needed for your room to look exceptional were a set of fresh eyes and an afternoon of redesign [...]

An Interior Designer for the Busy Middle Class Homeowner

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 by Angela Todd

I meet people regularly that comment on my approachability. “You are so down to earth,” I frequently hear. I smile at the compliment, but I am also uneasy at the stereotype of interior designers. As professionals we all specialize in certain areas - I focus on helping great people create exceptional, personalized spaces for their [...]

A One Day Room Makeover for as little as $500

Thursday, June 19th, 2008 by Angela Todd

Call me an optimist, but I see my interior design and redesign business continuing to grow this year and the next and the next. Some still see interior design as a luxury item for the pampered few, but more and more people are realizing that hiring a designer and/or decorator is a great way to [...]