Most of my clients have a tremendous amount of family photos and look to me for practical and aesthetically pleasing ways to display them.  Because these photos are so important, their selection and placement should be well thought  out.

The first step is to go through your photos, culling them down to the ones that best define special family moments.   The photos can be all sizes, black and white or color.  Once a number of photos are selected, then we decide where in the home it works best to create a family photo wall.  I tend to locate this wall in a more private space in the home – for instance, in a hallway near the family bedrooms, or in an office or den.

The next step is to consider how to take all of these different photos and make them work together.  Below are two examples of how this can be done:  either having them all framed consistently (same size/all black and white) and hung in a very structured format, or having them framed individually and uniquely and hanging them randomly but in a way that works well on the wall.

Family photo walls are a wonderful way to personalize a home and, at the same time, create an area that is a daily reminder of a family’s special memories.

(All of this makes me think about the boxes of family photos that are stored away  in my house – perhaps I need to practice what I preach!)

Top image  via HGTV – bottom image Molly Leukmeyer Interiors via cococozy.

An accessory dresser in a bedroom or dressing area is a great way to keep all of your fashion accessories organized.  It is so much easier to quickly get dressed and head out the door in the morning if you have everything you need efficiently stored in one place.  These dressers can be custom designed with specific areas for jewelry, belts, scarves and more.   I designed this piece below with flannel lined dividers in each drawer, each compartment sized for the client’s individual needs.  So, if you have a “passion for fashion” you can keep shopping.  A well organized dresser will insure that everything has a place.

I’m always looking for unique ways to organize my clients’ belongings.  Do you have any creative suggestions?



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