As some of you know from following me on Instagram, we moved this past summer. We were ready to leave the city and the prospect of having more space and outdoor space greatly appealed. Long story short, this rental property dropped into our lives serendipitously and from the time we first saw the listing to when we moved in, it was 11 days… a personal best in my history of moving :). Furnishing the extra 2,000 sq ft of home we found ourselves with has been equally as exhilarating as it has been exhausting! Let’s dive into how our new bedroom came together… this space was definitely a labor of love…
Read more12 Ways to Revitalize Your Space (Without Spending a Ton)
Feeling stuck or bogged down by your environment? Here are a few quick, easy and inexpensive (if not free!) ways to achieve a feeling of fresh newness and expansiveness in your space… Enjoy!
Read moreSavoring your Space & Embracing Working from Home (Part I)
This topic is near and dear to my heart, because not only does it touch on the role design plays in our overall well-being, but it’s also a realm of self-growth I’ve been learning to navigate for quite some time…
Read moreDecision Fatigue: The Struggle is Real
I’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 moreMineheart's 2020 Interior Design Awards
I was so honored to be asked to participate as a judge for Mineheart's 2020 Interior Design Awards. The work of each designer I viewed was extraordinary, and ranking them in terms of my preference was downright challenging…
Read moreHow to Honor the Presence of Windows
Windows (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…
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