Design Finds

Owning a luxury home is a beautiful thing, but it can be challenging to sell. You’ll be able to sell much quicker by avoiding these common seller mistakes.

My fascination, respect, and appreciation for all things handmade began in my hometown, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  As the capital city of Louisiana, Baton Rouge is the largest anchoring “Cajunland” and…

Your living arrangements can grow stale over years but knowing how you can freshen up the look of your home can lead to inexpensive yet significant changes. It’s natural to…

People always give a good amount of thought to the home decor, but often overlook the hallway decor. Why make our hallway walk a plain one? It reflects your personality,…

Have you ever taken on a DIY project and gotten in way over your head? Or perhaps you’ve tackled a majority of a project only to find you need to…

The Atlanta Market Reveals a New Mindset about Consumerism In our new normal, trade shows are starting back up with products and people reframing  why, where and what we buy.…

Asheville, North Carolina, is a muse to many, attracting artists, makers, musicians, and writers who take up residence and tourists who come to connect with them.   The Asheville of yesteryear…

My latest design discovery is Fine Art America, an online art marketplace making art accessible to all. If you want to build an art collection without a blue-chip art budget,…

Using gemstones in interior design is a stunning way to pay homage to their countries of origin. Collect them traveling or just enjoy their global flavors. You probably can’t explore…

Like many people, the pandemic has me spending most of the workday in my home office, and I was getting a little uninspired or, shall I say, bored with the…

Gena Kirk, Vice President of KB Home Design shares her expert insight on the latest looks for the home in 2021. The Kitchen: Multifunctional kitchens are more important than ever.…

The weather is getting colder, but that does not mean style has to go by the wayside. Read about these top trends for fall and update your closet. As the…

At Art Ovation Hotel, Visual and Culinary Art Coalesce for an Immersive Experience with Sarasota’s Art Community Sarasota, Florida is known for its thriving arts community, home to artists, renowned…

I travel to connect with humanity through its creativity, expressed in art, craft, design and architecture. Things of the imagination, crafted by hand speak to my soul and make me…

In this episode of The Design Tourist, host Karen LeBlanc travels to Regensburg, Germany, a UNESCO World Heritage to explore the link between the city’s culture and creativity through its…

Artist Tim De Vries exposes secrets with transparent epoxy resin. By hiding the items in plain sight, he questions the secretiveness of it all.  Tim De Vries was born in…

Collectors bring curiosity to a week of Miami art fairs making emotional connections and purchases. Miami Art Week takes place Dec. 3-8, 2019 with more than 80,000 collectors, curators and…

Join The Design Tourist Karen LeBlanc as she takes you on a whirlwind tour of Miami Art Week, hitting all the major art shows and fairs to check out the…

  During the week of Art Basel Miami Beach,  the city is electric with creative energy. All around the Wynwood district, street artists are at work painting buildings with new…

Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Ralph Ziman The Idea: Humanitarian Art That Reconciles South’s Africa’s Apartheid Past  The Art: The Casspir Project An…

Design/Miami continues to be one of my favorite satellite shows during Miami Art Week for its immersive installations and focus on design and art objects. Located next door to Art…

Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Michael Seri The Idea: Social Commentary on Our Addiction to Smart Devices and Social Media The Art: iPorn…

Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Andrea Mancuso The Idea: Stimulate Curiosity by Juxtaposing the Familiar with the Unexpected The Art: Metamorphosis In my…

Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Antonio Brasko The Idea: The Acculturation of Graffiti, Street Art and Fashion The Art: Brandalism At the Spectrum…

With dozens of art fairs and shows Miami Art Week competing for my attention, it’s impossible to attend and experience every art, fashion and entertainment event. Shows extend from Miami…

Miami Art Week 2019 Meet the Artist: Experience the Art Series The Artist: Eduardo Cabrer The Idea: Art that Calls Out Consumer Behavior The Art: Plasticidad At Spectrum Miami, one of…

Six years ago, I founded The Design Tourist blog and video series on the idea that as travelers we can experience a culture through art and craft. Creativity speaks a…

Meet Brad Joffrion, an artist who hails from my home state of Louisiana, known for its culture and creativity. Find out how this former Mechanical Engineer followed his passion for…

As the weather gets cooler and the leaves turn colors, home interiors cozy up for the colder months. Here’s a look at 5 Fall Trend Takeways for the Home Metals…

‘Instagrammability’ is a crucial factor for millennials choosing where to go on holiday, more than 41% of people under the age of 33 prioritize ‘Insta-picture-worthiness’ when choosing their holidays. Searching…

Emerging Color and Design Trends for Christmas As the holiday season approaches, attention turns to planning parties, events and decorations. The overarching theme for holiday decorating is authenticity and craftsmanship…

Some of Europe’s Most Expensive Cities are Surprisingly Cheap for Travelers Omio, Europe’s leading booking platform for travel by train, bus, and flight, has released a ranking of Europe’s most…

This is a contributed blog post that contains affiliate links We all, in our own way, strive for success. We may all have different parameters for success, but that doesn’t…

A rare look at pop icon David Bowie’s private collection of art and furniture by The Memphis Group on view at the Modernism Museum. Bowie was an avid collector of…

Space Oddities: Bowie-Sottsass-Memphis at Modernism Museum Must-See Museum Show: The largest exhibition of Memphis objects ever presented in an American museum In the 1980s, a decade defined by big hair,…

Pantone Announces the Color of the Year 2019: PANTONE® 16-1546 Living Coral The Color of Home Interiors Energizes and Enlivens with Coral Shades Pantone, the global color authority, believes our…

Mother Nature Meets Santa Claus in Holiday Looks For 2019 It’s July, the pivotal month where Christmas is on the brain with countless “Christmas in July” sales, specials and events…



I recently appeared as a guest on the podcast Wives Winedown Wednesday to share the latest home interior trends and decorating tips and tricks. To listen to the full podcast,…

I’m always on the lookout for innovative design finds and my latest discovery is the Two Way Chaise Lounge because it offers a better way to sunbathe. Invented by interior…

Brooklyn has a thriving and prolific community of artists, artisans, craftspeople, and designers that puts it on par with other hubs of craftsmanship around the world. Products bearing the Brooklyn-Made…

I recently toured The 2018 New American Home, the official show home of the NAHB International Builders’ Show known as IBS held in Orlando, Florida. I was joined by interior…

Buster + Punch’s Trifecta of Muses: Motorcycles, Metalwork & Music Architect and industrial designer Massimo Buster Minale calls himself the Black Sheep of the Design World creating products from lighting…

Expert Insight on The Latest Lighting Trends from Jeff Dross, Kichler Lighting For the latest looks in lighting, I recently spoke with Lighting Trends Expert, Jeffrey R Dross, Kichler Corporate…

Hygge: The most talked about lifestyle trend of 2017, Hygge is a way of being and decorating comes from the Danes and is firmly anchored in their culture. Hygge (…

This is a Contributed Post with affiliate links Are you redesigning your home for yourself or with the future potential sale in mind? If you’re thinking about a sale, you…

Wallpaper Goes Big with Maxi Motifs & Large Scale Patterns for Trending Home Style William Morris made wallpaper fashionable in the 19th century with his nature motifs taken from British wildlife.…

This is a Contributed Post with affiliate links There is nothing worse than running out of inspiration when it comes to your home’s interior design. If you think that one…

This is a Contributed Post with affiliate links  We do so much to ensure that our homes look great, but there is often one aspect that many homeowners regularly overlook.…

The Design Tourist explores the latest looks & trends in kitchen and bath design from Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. Check out new design ideas and product launches revealed at KBIS from…