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I’ll never forget a few summers ago traveling to upstate New York with a large group of friends for a birthday party, all staying together at this gorgeous remote farm property (which no longer serves the public, sadly!).
Some might cringe at the thought of spending a weekend with 16 people under one roof, but I reveled at the idea because I love being surrounded by others. Little did I know, that trip would inspire a whole shift in my design mindset.
Read moreEmbarking on motherhood has challenged me in ways I never expected, yet has brought me a level of love, joy, strength and pride I’ve never experienced before. More on all I’ve learned to come, but this post is dedicated to new parents near and far, to empower you with the shortcuts I’ve found immensely helpful as we’ve navigated this wild (and precious!) time…
Read moreI didn’t realize how ineffective most closet setups are until recently. Typically (in rental properties especially), a closet contains one hanging rod and maybe one shelf up above. Between those two, you’re left with the ability to stack a few items (often out of reach) and hanging the rest, with a sizable amount of space down below which can easily become a dark zone for piles of shoes or lost items…
Read moreColor has an incredible way of uplifting the psyche, and I think we can all use a bit more of that right now… here are a few of my favorites for Spring 2020!
Read moreI’ve had two experiences recently where I personally felt the overwhelm that comes from (design) decision fatigue - the first was when I was trying to source some new rugs for our place online, and the second was when I stumbled upon a massive 4-floor furniture store. Despite being enamored with much of what I saw, I was unable to make any sort of purchasing decision because I was completely overwhelmed with options. It’s something I experience often with clients, because we truly live in a day and age where anything is possible and/or accessible… but being inundated with options is taxing and ultimately unproductive if you’re looking to progress with your design changes and get things done…
Read moreWindows (of any kind) and floor-to-ceiling glass doors are such a gift. They invite the outdoors in, amplify the amount of natural light felt within a space, and bring about an overall sense of airy openness. Nature is known to help with healing, sunlight is known to help with depression and feeling connected to the outdoors can offer a welcomed sense of grounding and perspective. Remembering these benefits as you endeavor to style your space around the presence of windows can be very helpful…
Read moreI have tremendous respect for those who have envisioned their lives in one place, setting down roots and staying put, creating their “forever home,” I really do. Personally though, that mindset is very foreign to me. I think it’s because by the age of 18 moving became such a familiar concept to me that I learned to thrive off of the newness, change and growth afforded to me through experiencing living in so many different places…
Read moreAs a follow up to yesterday’s post, #1 Fix for Enhancing the Flow of Any Space, here are a few pieces of accent seating I’m loving right now - to help you fill in the gaps when applying my rounding principle to your spaces…
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