The world of interior design is always changing, and a charming and nostalgic trend has taken center stage. Cottagecore, a design aesthetic rooted in simplicity, nature, and a yearning for the tranquility of rural life, has emerged as the new evolution of farmhouse style. This whimsical and romantic design movement draws inspiration from[...]
Here’s the thing: I hate my house. Yep, there it is. I’m an interior designer and I have hated my house for a long, long time. The circumstances in which I moved in where not the greatest (nothing traumatic with a capital T), but we rented up until recently. Which meant, even though I hated the 30+ year old carpeting, the well water,[...]
I’m not one to be super into following trends. I’m not an HGTV watcher - most of the time at least- and I was in college when you-know-who revolutionized design as we know it today with the rise of farmhouse design. With each passing year, the trends in home interior design continue to evolve and change. As much as I’m not one to f[...]
You wanna hear a naughty word? Budget. 🤭 Budget can be a sore spot for any design, refresh, or renovation and many clients will run with their tail between their legs at the thought of it. Recently, at one of my networking meetings recently we had an accountant come on and she said something so profound for us, and it was that[...]
Recently I sent out a survey to my followers and email list friends, and asked a few questions about what they wanted to hear from me. A resounding number of people needed help with picking colors! I totally get it, it's something I've struggled with throughout my career too, and is a part of my design personality that I'm exploring. B[...]
Let me guess, you have a design project you’ve been meaning to start but haven’t gotten to it yet because it is literally so daunting. You’re worried about downtime on your listing, and losing out on valuable bookings while you complete the project. This is where I come in. First and foremost, you do not need a luxury sized budge[...]
When asked about your brand (a totally normal question that is asked regularly, I'm sure), what comes to your mind first? For me it's all about curating a sanctuary, modern design, holistic tendencies, and unparalleled customer experiences. It's stuff like that that will continue gravitating your people to your brand. There are tons of[...]
Keeping an eye on the trends that have been coming and going, it wasn't shocking to see the Color of the Year that had been picked by Sherwin Williams for 2022. Evergreen Fog is a color of hope, which is exactly what we all need at the moment. Keep reading to find out how I've incorporated this refreshing color into a bedroom design an[...]
Have you ever walked into a place and something just felt...off? I always feel that way when you walk into a full ass wooden cabin up north. I honestly hate it, and thought it was because it was boring- but now I'm realizing that the energetics were off because of the overwhelming amount of wood in the space, linking to the earth eleme[...]
Let me guess - you found this post via Pinterest, didn't you? Pinterest is such an amazing resource for business owners and end users alike. (And is the main traffic producer to my blog!) I know people are feeling a bit burnt out on this platform, but trust me, it's such a useful tool if you use it to its fullest potential. Today - I'l[...]