"Nothing else represents the emergence of spring as the beloved yellow daffodil happy and bright after a long winter's nap." (I read this recently from a yoga newsletter sent to me by my mother)...and it's so true.  I usually prefer soft colors and pick white or soft pink flowers for my kitchen table.  But in the first week or two of spring I love to put a simple glass vase of bright yellow tulips or daffodils. They shout spring against the brown backdrop of my backyard which has yet to emerge and turn green.

“Design is defined by light and shade, and appropriate lighting is enormously important.”

I encourage you to follow the Northern New Jersey and National Scout Guide  blogs an interesting resource for lifestyle tips and guide for your local needs and national travels.

Gloria Nilson Collection Real Estate Magazine recently profiled Jeff's design work at a home in Spring Lake, NJ.  He worked closely with the family and architect to help them transition and envision turning this beach home into a home for year-round living.

I'm very excited and proud to let you know that my daughter Brittany, and her interior design firm, Authenticy B. Designs will be a part of the 2015 San Francisco Decorator's Showcase. The showcase will be open from April 26th through the end of May. Brittany is designing His Office/Study at the top of the stairs. Hope you will enjoy checking out their blog and facebook page which will follow the progress of the room in the weeks ahead.  Click HERE for her blog.