I cannot remember a time that I was not interested in Interior Design. I blame it entirely on my parents.
Why, you ask? Because my father was a physician in the military, our family moved often. We moved about every two years when I was a child. My Mother would unpack and make each new house a home in record time.
Bubble Wrap Bulldog. Image: Palm Press, Inc.
I found it all to be very exciting. Moving allowed me to experience a variety of cultures and constantly exposed me to new surroundings and architecture.
I continued the family tradition of moving with school, careers, and marriage. I actually counted, and discovered that I’ve moved 27 times. That was not a typo: I have lived in Twenty Seven different homes from the North to the South, to the East to the West and even overseas.
”Things Won’t be the same.” Image: Avanti Press, Inc.
The houses I have called home have been as diverse as their locales. The homes ranged from modern…
Williams Studio & Boathouse, gh3 Architects. Image: Larry Williams, 2007
…to Historical,
Scottish Castle. Image: Scottish Weddings Made Simple, UK
…to Apartments Reaching the Sky.
Bob, the Lost Dog Building. Image: G-shock Designer Ricard Auréle.
After each move, I would make a mental list of what features I liked about a house and what I was glad to leave behind. My design point of view & taste level developed with each move.
Travel Dog House, Marco Morosini. Image: Tiziano Rossi
You could say that moving and creating a “home” in a new space is second nature to me, but I have to give some credit to my design education & work experience. (And, of course, my Dog.)
Later, I’ve got to let the Dog Out,
Taffy, our charming 
