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09/18/2026

Bring your daughter to work day at Formal Traditional.

09/09/2026

Thank you to all my guests and visitors yesterday! Ten years for our company and all the best trades, vendors, and partners. Too many of you to name, and many more who couldn't make it to catch up with as well! Here is to the next decade!

08/11/2026

One room. Design doesn't have to be overwhelming, you don't have to have the entire house remodeled. Think your project is too small for a professional? Let's talk.

07/27/2026

How much do you value never having the issue in the first place? Someone didn't account for changing humidity levels years ago. Do you want a partner who sweats the details?

07/20/2026

Often less is more. The difference between most people's houses and what you see in the magazines comes down to eliminating clutter. Need a good organizer or junk removal company? We know all the best ones.

07/16/2026

We don't pick colors with tiny paint chips, neither should you. Want to know how to do it like a pro? Let's talk.

01/05/2026

Hello Designer/Architect/Builder friends!

I am having a charity-fundraising get together in January and I would love to see a bunch of you there. There is no cost to attend, but an RSVP is required. Details below:

Who: Myself, my friends at Modern Luxury Magazine, my partners at Signature Home Studios, my buddy from Mario Mineros Photography, and all of you my principal designer/architect/builder colleagues!

What: A black-tie optional networking event

When: Thursday, January 29th 2026 from 7:00-10:00pm

Where: Signature Home Studios 9560 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031 (Valet parking will be provided)

Why: Because January is the perfect pause between the holidays and our busy seasons and there are some great charities who could use our support.

To attend you must RSVP by filling out the following form:

https://forms.gle/9jaTeN6ctibQYDsZA

And if you would like to learn a little more about the charities we are supporting feel free to read up here:

The Blue Swallow Farm Foundation
https://blueswallowfarmfoundation.org/

Habitat for Humanity
https://www.habitatdcnova.org/

Madison House Autism Foundation
https://madisonhouseautism.org/

We promote, model, and advocate for the inclusion of adults with autism & expand choice in housing, employment, and social participation.

07/24/2025

Long overdue update: What a crazy few days. My baby turned one. My son is one Board of Review away from potentially being an Eagle Scout. I am working in a Starbucks watching all the pups in the drive through getting their pup-cups (clearly I made Leeloo her own myself), and I have opened a beautiful thank you box from put together by Thank you all!

04/26/2025

At Market... don't tell my girl I'm cheating on her!

01/23/2025

Not everyone is upset about the freezing temperatures and plentiful snow.