I was recently hired by the very talented architect Domenico Minchilli to work on the interiors for a home in the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy.
Words cannot adequately express how excited I am about this project.
We have a mid/late Spring deadline.
Early on, I started to pull images for an inspiration board on Pinterest. Some of the images came from books in my library, photos from my travels, or from my favorite websites. Originally, I had over sixty-five images. It was a great visual tool and helped me see the big picture. I kept that version of the board private so I could show Domenico what I was thinking.
Once I had a clearer idea of what the client wanted/needed for their home, I put together a mood board in Photoshop for each room. There has to be a separate post about Photoshop… DRAMA.
I had written a much longer post but deleted it. It was way too sappy.
However, I will say I’m thrilled to be working with such an incredible group of people and that 2013 is off to a great start.
Arlene Gibbs Décor 
Very awesome. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress! Can’t wait to see the finished project. I want your future coffee table book, and I want a signed copy!!!
Thanks Shelley!
THIS IS FABULOUS!!!!! I am very excited for you!!!
Thank you, Diana! Your Terrace Room was/is a big inspiration. x
Go Arlene! Yay 2013!
We must meet for cocktails to celebrate!
but I want to read the sappy post. HA.
Ha. Perhaps there will be more sappy posts to come.
wow, great news! so glad this new direction is going so well!
Being the oldest intern the world is paying off.
Hope all is well with you in Austin! x
I would really like if there were more episodes of Reno Italiano. Any word on the future of your show?
Thank you, Patricia. We don’t have any new information at the moment. Please feel free to let HGTV know how you feel!