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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Our upstairs bathroom could be called a “tiny” space. Measuring at about 5’ x 8’ (the size of a small area rug), this room used to be either a large storage space, or a tiny sitting/sewing room. Here’s how we transformed it…
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To get to the absolute heart of what makes your interior aesthetic unique to you and only you, you need to take the time to understand what guides your instinctual choices. Here’s how…
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A lot of folks are taking a look around their homes and noticing things that could use a refresh or update. If you’re like me, you’re pretty much over staring at the same dingy areas or pieces of furniture in your home. For a quick pick-me-up in your home, try one (or all) of these three projects to get back into your groove.
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The type of window coverings needed will be different for everyone. You might need to lighten and brighten a room. You might need privacy. Perhaps you need both. Here’s how to pick the window treatments for you.
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These are surreal times. Our priorities have shifted overnight. We have been forced to take life one day at a time as even our best laid plans have to change on the fly. When we are in major life upheavals we gravitate towards comfort and familiarity. This is where your personal story can help!
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I get a lot of questions about furniture reupholstery. “Is it worth it?” Is the biggest one I hear. Here are a 5 ways to tell if it makes sense to have a piece of furniture re-upholstered, or to start from scratch and buy new:
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Most people who consider hiring a designer don't realize that our work goes far beyond aesthetic. Here are 6 key values that come with our professional designs, including problem-solving and hands-on service that let you enjoy your life to the fullest — when your project is complete, of course, but during the process, too.
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I recently took a client through the Design From Within program to help her determine the best possible choices for her master bedroom makeover. Here’s how it turned out and why we made the choices we did…
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Instead of looking at all of the “lack” after your holiday decorations are packed away, give yourself permission to take this time to plan. To enjoy what we have, to prepare for spring when the earth starts to awaken and we stumble out of our long winter’s nap…
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Today I’m sharing my own before and after living room transformation and my decision-making process. You can apply the same techniques to create your most inspiring and supportive home!
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I have to tell you a story of emotion and moving through obstacles you might not even know you have. It’s my story of home… and maybe it’s yours, too.
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What's holding you back from a home that speaks your truth, upholds your values, and brings wellness to every area of your life?
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We take in so much information with our eyes. In a micro-second we know if a design speaks to us. How can you enhance visual enjoyment and wellness at home? Here’s how…
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Here’s why texture is so important to incorporate into a space that promotes wellness… and how to do it yourself.
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Scents can do many wonderful things to create wellness and stir up fond memories at home.
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