Along with a beautiful storage solution for their books, our clients wanted a functional floor plan that would transform their catch-all living room into a purposeful literary lounge where they could relax, read, and play their piano…
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COVID changed the way we interact and work with one another. So many of us have found ourselves working from home more frequently, and for some, permanently. While this is a welcome change for many folks, what if your home isn’t supportive of a positive work from home experience? Let’s take a look at some of the things you can address to make your home office work for you.
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When you spend years in your home, the rooms become just as special as the memories you and your family created in them. Our clients wanted their current home to immerse them in their fondest memories and evolve with their changing needs for many years to come…
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Today, I want to share 5 of my favorite upholstery projects. With each stitch and every carefully chosen fabric, these furnishings exude comfort and beauty while effortlessly infusing the home with intention and character...
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A major component of soulful design is incorporating elements that remind you of deeply meaningful places so that your home can give you those same wonderfully relaxing and fulfilling sensations each and every day. This concept resonated with our recent clients, who wanted a bedroom that would allow them to immerse themselves in some of their fondest vacation memories…
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I have been creating custom window treatments for many years, and with each installation, I have had the pleasure of witnessing a home’s transformation from bland to soulful. Window treatments bring everything together and make a room really sing. But instead of just telling you, this month, I want you to see the magic for yourself...
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“Mindfulness” seems to be a buzzword we’ve been hearing everywhere lately, but what does it actually mean? To me, it’s the way we can choose to move thoughtfully through our daily activities, savoring the little details, the sights or scents or textures, and enjoying those activities no matter how routine or mundane they may seem.
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Many of my fondest childhood memories are of spending relaxed, leisurely afternoons at museums with my mother. Not only did I relish the special time with her, but I grew to adore the art we viewed together. Since an early age, art has been a source of inspiration for me.
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Have you ever felt pressured to meet an expectation, even though your heart wasn’t really in it? Maybe during childhood, you just needed to have those brand-new trendy shoes.
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Happiness and joy. Do you use these words interchangeably in conversations? I used to, too. Now, I define them differently, and it’s a change that has made a dramatic impact on my life.
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As an adult, the outdoors are still part of who Susan is. She might not collect rocks anymore or live in the forest, but when she imagines those times, she feels that same spirit of possibility, family, joy, and connection to the natural world. In other words, these memories feel like home.
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I understand what it’s like to be afraid of making the wrong choice. I get it. I really do. We’re all short on time and money and emotional energy for these BIG decisions.
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This season, instead of dragging out the decorations and throwing them any old place just to get them up… how about you take a “less is more” approach and enjoy your efforts? Here’s my method for creating some Zen holiday spirit.
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Do you remember dreaming about what you wanted to be when you grew up? Where you wanted to live? What you imagined life would be like?
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I recently completed a 1980’s kitchen makeover. Once dark and cramped, this kitchen and its wonderful inhabitant has a fresh, new lease on daily life…
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How can memories inspire a design that uplifts and fulfills you every day? Incorporating many design elements from my various memories empowers me to create a deeply personal space as I’m surrounded daily with my unique best. Here’s how…
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If you have ever raised an eyebrow at the term “holistic,” you’re not alone. However, when it comes to interior designer, taking a holistic approach is far from crazy. In fact, it’s the only way to create spaces that will inspire your most joyful and fulfilling life. Here’s what you need to know…
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One of the biggest barriers to the function and wellness of a home is the layout of its rooms. Furniture layout can make or break a room, and lead to a claustrophobic and dysfunctional space…
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The WAIT. It’s painful. Incredibly drawn out and unbelievably, agonizingly slow. I’m not talking about that feeling little kids get when waiting for Christmas to arrive. I’m talking about product delivery lead times…
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Our homes speak to us in so many ways. If the daily chaos of life has shown itself in tangible ways such as clutter, dingy overlooked rooms, and uncertainty about how to proceed with your next home project, perhaps yours is telling you to slow down. When your home is offering this kind of advice, how do you follow-through? I suggest doing the following…
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