Kisha Gianni

This is going to be a kiss-on-the-cheek, "Glad to see you, hope you're doing well, but I gotta run!" blog post because all that talk about sheltering-in-place propelling people to fix up their homes is true. It's the silver lining of Covid-19 for the design industry: it's booming! It's so busy, in fact, it just occurred to me to tally the number of bathrooms I'm designing, as the number keeps growing, and it turns out that number is twelve....

A Valentine's Day tablescape, making beet roses, French Crullers and more! - Design Intervention Diary Here are some quick and easy ways to decorate your table--and your plates--for Valentine's Day!

Last week was a tough one. Wednesday as our nation watched the Capitol being stormed by marauders, I imagine we all felt like we'd traveled to an alternate universe where a despotic president ruled and he had awakened the unruly. Watching the live coverage, I found myself bursting into tears, unusual for me. I'd just heard LA County had directed their ambulance drivers to pick up only those who had a chance of survival as hospital beds were at maximum capacity and...wait for it...there's now a shortage of oxygen....

Come on get happy! 10 tips to finding happiness in 2021! - Design Intervention Diary Ten tips to finding happiness and staying happy in 2021!

The other day someone I follow on Instagram posted a photo of her hand with the words "Get Stuff Done!" written on it. I think that certainly sums up the mood about now, doesn't it? We're all in super over-drive making a list, checking it twice and wringing our hands about those packages that may or may not arrive by December 25th....

The easiest last-minute Christmas craft: paperback book Christmas trees! - Design Intervention Diary For inexpensive, natural Christmas decor, paperback book Christmas trees are one of the easiest, fastest crafts!

This was a kitchen design we completed a couple of years ago, but I still love how the black cabinets, brushed brass hardware and Carrara marble came together! Our houses have been working overtime lately, so I think they all deserve a few gifts, don't you? I'm assuming you nodded in agreement, but first I wanted to share this quote I recently came across....

2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Your Home (Kitchen Edition)! - Design Intervention Diary Our houses have been working overtime lately, so I think they all deserve a few gifts, don’t you? I’m assuming you nodded in agreement, but first I wanted to share this quote I recently came across. It’s okay if you fall apart sometimes. Tacos fall apart and we still love them. –Unknown Just...

I like to look at the calendar in the first few pages of Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Presumably it's Martha's calendar as the headline reads "Martha's December". In this month's issue you'll find gentle reminders like "Force paperwhites indoors" (that happens on the 4th), "Begin winter pruning" (on the 15th), and "Go for a hike with the dogs" (the 19th)....

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! A holiday tour of our house! - Design Intervention Diary I like to look at the calendar in the first few pages of Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Presumably it’s Martha’s calendar as the headline reads “Martha’s December”. In this month’s issue you’ll find gentle reminders like “Force paperwhites indoors” (that happens on the 4th), “Be...