New Video: Stylish Family Friendly Design
August 25, 2014
Tips for a Stylish Family Friendly Design:
1) Keep your larger pieces neutral to allow you flexibility to switch out your accent colors more easily
Wall Treatments: In or Out?
August 29, 2013
I’m often asked about how I feel about accent walls and wall treatments. Should people use them or not? Yes! I am a fan of
Got a design question?
March 14, 2012
Do you have a design dilemma that you need to have solved? On Friday, March 23rd on Good Morning Texas I’ll be answering viewer
Tip in a Zip: Sofa Cushions
May 10, 2011
Many people have a favorite spot to sit in on their sofa. Over time, you will notice that one side, or that certain “spot”
Belly up to the bar!
April 28, 2011
Dear Designer Detective,
HELP! Our family spends most of our time congregating around the island in the kitchen & we never seem to have a
Fancy Word Friday
June 25, 2010
As designers, we use certain design terms on a daily basis, but people outside the industry may not always know what we’re talking about. So,
What’s a Welt Cord?
March 25, 2010
Dear Designer Detective,
I often hear you refer to a welt cord when pointing out things on the furniture you showcase on Good Morning Texas.
Got Questions???
March 23, 2010
I’ve got answers!!! I will be answering viewer questions on an upcoming GMT segment. Post your questions here on the Designer Detective blog now! If
Looking for Durable Fabrics?
December 28, 2009
Shay,
I watched a show on GMT (quite awhile ago now) where you showed a sofa upholstered in a “new” leather like material. I think you said
Color Trends
October 15, 2009
Dear Designer Detective,
What are the latest color combinations for home decorating? What combinations do you view as timeless?
~Holly
Dear Holly,
What a great
Windows with Style
October 5, 2009
Dear Designer Detective,
Need to find out what to do about window coverings in our family room. We don’t want to block or distract from
Questions Anyone???
September 24, 2009
Hey fellow design lovers! I need your help! I am working on an upcoming Good Morning Texas segment where we will feature viewer questions. Here’s
Style with leather???
July 16, 2009
Dear Designer Detective,
We are looking to purchase a new sofa for our family room. My husband refuses to have anything but a leather sofa.
Shay’s Entry
February 18, 2009
Dear Designer Detective,
Where do I find the mirrored piece that you have in your entry in your home? Also, what are the measurements?
Viewer Questions Answered!
February 10, 2009
Have a design dilemma or topic you need help with? Need some fresh ideas, paint or fabric advice, or just want to be up to
Updating Brass Fixtures
January 22, 2009
Dear Shay,
I love your GMT segments and I am using Jim Morgan from IBB to recover a chair and ottoman for me. I have
Eglomise?
January 12, 2009
Dear Shay,
I often hear you talk about eglomise. What exactly is eglomise? Also, can you use more than one piece of eglomise in your
