During the holidays over 10 years ago, this lovely couple had an urgent request to transform their home by February, when their baby was due. This was a big ask! The house had small, odd rooms downstairs. But I saw the vision the first time I walked in. They needed the home suitable for a newborn and a family lifestyle. Although I usually avoid taking on additional projects during such a busy time, But I felt compelled to help.

I have a deep appreciation for the history behind my projects. This particular one was built in 1956 and had seen very little change until my wonderful client brought me in. My goal was to honor the era in which the home was built while incorporating modern comforts. With ocean views from every window and the largest beaches, it was where the big ships came in and out of Fort Lauderdale, offering the best ocean entertainment at any given time. The transformation was destined to be stunning!

I had the pleasure of working for this beautiful family on a few of their homes.

They are deeply devoted to their rescue dogs, making the dogs a significant part of the design process and family life. The client always had a dog in a pouch in her arms, as we would walk around and talk about the next phase of the design. And always big dog beds were in every room, integrating the dogs seamlessly into the home's design. The husband, who was from the New York Night Club business scene, inspired a unique design element in their Florida home.

I was called to design a basement in Florida—quite an unusual request given the rarity of basements in the region. The project was for a beautiful couple expecting their first child, and they envisioned a cozy, comfortable lounge room that could also accommodate some adult fun.