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Posted in: Interior Design

May 21, 2026

Designing a home that feels calm, even on busy days

As a mom, I know exactly what those chaotic days are like. I have two small kids while also running an entire business. If you can take one thing from me, it’s this. You can have all of these things and still live in style. I work with a lot of families, and many of them […]

Posted in: Interior Design

May 14, 2026

The Design Mistakes That Ruin a Good Floor Plan

Here’s a hot take: decisions architects make on the outside, don’t always make sense on the inside. The exterior? Stunning. A solid 10 out of 10.But then you step inside and think… why is there a window there? A floor plan can look perfect on paper and still feel slightly off when you start using your […]

Posted in: Interior Design, Projects

May 7, 2026

Interior Designer For a Day Service – How It Works

Interior Designer For a Day Service – How It Works

Is This a Service for You? You know what you love, it just hasn’t quite come together yet. Maybe you’ve been thinking about refreshing your home for months, but keep putting it off because you’re worried about getting it wrong.Or maybe your space feels almost there, but something is missing and you can’t quite figure […]

Posted in: Interior Design

May 1, 2026

Pinterest vs Real Life

We love Pinterest and we love Instagram. We save beautiful kitchens at 11pm and feel convinced that the secret to having our life together might just be a warmer white paint color and a very expensive looking coffee table. There is absolutely nothing wrong with gathering inspiration online. You’ll find, most interior designers use Pinterest […]

Posted in: Interior Design

April 23, 2026

Etiquette When Hiring An Interior Designer

Hiring an interior designer is exciting! It usually means something is changing.. a renovation, a move, a fresh start, or finally creating a home that feels the way you’ve always wanted it to. But something that doesn’t get talked about very often is the relationship between client and designer. While the outcome is beautiful, the […]

Posted in: Interior Design, Personal, Projects

April 16, 2026

Things I Learned From Designing My Own Home

Designing your own home sounds like a dream… until you’re the one making every single decision. Back in January 2025, I got the opportunity to work with a builder on designing a semi-custom spec home. And I took it. I’ve designed homes for countless clients, so I know the process inside and out. I understand […]

Posted in: Interior Design

April 9, 2026

The Biggest Misconception in a New Build or Renovation

The biggest misconception in a new build or renovation? That hiring an interior designer is an “extra” something you add at the end if there’s room in the budget. In reality, professional design shapes every decision from the very beginning of the project, long before anyone considers furniture. The truth is, designers aren’t just pulling […]

Posted in: Interior Design

April 2, 2026

Why Hardware and Lighting Is The Jewelry Of Your Home

When people renovate, their focus naturally goes to the big decisions first.They tend to allocate more of their budget to the “larger” elements like the sofa or the type of stone for their countertops. And while those choices absolutely matter, they’re not what make a home feel finished. That’s what happens in the final layer. […]

Posted in: Interior Design

March 19, 2026

Why We Handle Purchasing (And Why It Matters)

Let me say this with love and a smile.I don’t work with clients who want to handle their own purchasing.Not because I’m trying to be difficult. Not because I want control for the sake of control. But because I care far too much about the final result to let the process fall apart halfway through.The […]

Posted in: Interior Design, Projects

March 2, 2026

Why an Interior Designer Should Be One of Your First Hires

There is a very specific moment in every renovation or new build where the energy shifts. At first, it’s all dreamy. You’re saving inspiration, texting screenshots, walking through empty rooms imagining Christmas mornings and late-night kitchen chats. You can practically hear your kids running down the hallway or see your friends gathered around the island […]