CMFTO™ Blog

After living in the same home for 54 years, our client, Joyce, made the proactive decision to let go of her beloved 2-story home and move into a Senior Lifestyle Community to be closer to her children.

Sometimes the easiest way to refresh an existing design is to add touches of the same color throughout the space. For instance, in a recent project we were inspired by the island of Capri and all the luscious blues associated with that remarkable place.

Over the years, our clients have come to rely on our extensive rolodex of reliable and gifted artisans and resources. At CMFTO, we pride ourselves on our ability to recognize extraordinary talent, and while we can’t share ALL our secrets, we thought it would be fun to highlight a few of our favorite artisans throughout the year.

Our 4th Annual Clutter Challenge is just around the corner, and we want to hear from you. Over the years we’ve addressed everything from dishes and DVDs to medicine cabinets and closets.

In 1962, Ron and Suzanne Dirsmith bought their home in Highland Park, a house designed by John S. Van Bergen, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. As an architect himself, Mr.