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It’s been a little busy lately. Nothing too crazy but when you’re an extreme introvert and need downtime to function, a heavy to do list can be very tiring. I don’t share this to complain but because most of you are probably in the same boat.  We have a tendency to make a simple goal into something too big. Or even if it’s small, we think of all the things we should do instead but I think we can achieve these goals. We can get those things done.  So I made a deal with myself last week and it worked....

Some of us would never dream of hiring someone to help us design our homes. It just seems like one of those things we should take care of ourselves. We should have time to work on all the projects on the weekends. We should make it all work and feel right. We should have the time, energy and money for it all.   And maybe you do. Maybe figuring out problem areas or balancing spaces and giving it all the homey feel is something you are passionate about and love spending your free time doing. But if it’s more of...

  As we celebrate our country this weekend, I can’t help but thinking about how freedom can mean things great and small. Our forefathers fought hard to be sure we had certain freedoms and so many brave men and women fight daily to ensure we keep them. This is what is truly important and I know we’re so very grateful. While I’m not trying to discount that, I think we can take it on a smaller scale too and celebrate the freedoms we have in our homes.  1. Freedom to do things our own way I spent some time with one...

There was just something really special about this space. The way the elements came together, the softness of the colors and texture, the soothing feeling it gives… My client has family all over the country so she wanted a guest room where they can feel welcome and comfortable. She has the very best style and a beautiful custom home but this room was a blank slate. Let's take a look at where it started. The antique bed and armoire stayed and the rest was a fresh start. Here’s what I did and why this design works.  1. Scale: 9 times out...

 This was originally  posted in October 2018 but it still rings true so I'm re-sharing today.    We live in a crazy world. Just a few years ago you had to pick up a physical magazine in your hand to get decor inspiration. We could look at gorgeous space after gorgeous space and feel good about taking a few items of inspiration to our own homes, but not getting too stressed out because hello, only the people in magazines live like that! I even remember going to the real library to check out actual books for my Interior Design classes!  ...