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5 Reasons to Hire an Interior Designer

OK design aficionados, let’s take a fun detour back to the basics: why should you hire an interior designer? Sure, some outside the industry might think we just make things look pretty, but there’s way more to it! Think project management, saving time and money, and having access to cool resources. Join us as we...

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Rustic 19th Century Elm Coffee Table
Bonnet Indoor / Outdoor Coffee Table
Aged Steel Gazebo
Concrete Sphere Oil Burner
French Art Deco 1940s Wrought Iron Coffee Table
Charles Dudouyt Large Oak Coffee Table
Miramar Sofa
Butchers Tan Table
Pair of Double Light Empire Style Sconces
Green and Natural Floral Hand Block Print Pillow Cover
Zalona
Fiore Dinner Plate
US Vintage Block Print Napoleon Chair | Emma Gold
Casa Nuno Green Assorted Plate Set
Royal Block Print Napkin
Suzanne Kasler Morris Small Lantern
Antique Indian Dhurrie Rugs
Designed Evermore Sling-Back Chair
Rustic Porcelain Garden Stool
Limestone Trough
Vintage Rattan Wicker Cane Brass Handwoven Placemats
Carrington Outdoor Wall Sconce
Claremont’s Tree of Life Pillow Cover
Gig Leather Chesterfield Chair by Leanne Ford
“Between Summer and Fall” Abstract Acrylic Painting
Bonnie Pendant
Parkside Rattan Woven Tray
Elara Vintage Vessel
Pair of 1950s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker on Wood Chairs
Pierce & Ward Twisted Metal Floor Lamp
Ceyra
Atherton Table Lamp
Rope Handles
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How to Design a Home with A Modern Take on Spanish Style

Why Santa Barbara Has Me in a Chokehold Santa Barbara is one of those coastal…
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The 5 Best Bedding Combinations for a Cool & Cozy Summer

Why You Should Refresh Your Bedding for Summer There’s something about summer that makes everything…
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Nautical Curveback Adirondack Chair
The Rope Co. Two-Tone Doormat
Solar Pathway Lights
6″ Warren House Number
Textured Ceramic Outdoor Planter Pot White
Seagrass Basket Planter
Metal Firewood Rack
Charton Seagrass Square Pouf
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9 Things I Chose to Give
Our Front Deck a Little Love

A couple of weeks ago, I shared a little update on our backyard patio—and honestly,…
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So Susie Headquarters:
The Plans, Materials & Details

Setting the Scene at So Susie Headquarters When we first teamed up with Susie, the…
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Kitsch Hair Wax Stick
Carry-On Luggage
The Medium Check-In Roller
The Premium Weekend Bag
Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Self Tanner Mousse – (Medium)
Coco & Eve Antioxidant Face Tanning Micromist
Outdoor Side Table
Marina Teak Wood Outdoor Patio Armchair
Tepa Accent Rechargeable Table Lamp
3 Pack Retro Aviator Reading Glasses
Frank & Eileen Rory Dress in Lived In Linen
Swimsuit Crochet Swim Cover Up
Fieldbar Drinks Box Cooler
Glass Hurricane Pillar Candle Holder
Janessa Leone Zoe Straw Hat
2-Pack Caviar Chiller Server with Mother of Preal Spoon
Gruns Adults Super Greens Gummies
Pure Linen Rectangular Tablecloth
Crème de Corps Refillable Hydrating Body Lotion
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The Summer Things I Can’t Live Without!

There’s something about summer that just makes me want to keep things simple. We’re usually…
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Mulberry Sofa, West Haddon Hall Collection
Walkoly French Solid Wood Three-seater Sofa
Miramar English Roll Arm Sofa
Litchfield 3 seater sofa
Marquee Stripe Chenille Sofa
1940s Vintage Kittinger Chippendale Sofa
1940s Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa
Architect Sofa, Neutral Floral
Marc Striped Sofa
Charley Ruffle Skirt Slipcovered Sofa
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Patterned sofas are the secret sauce of living rooms—
why we love them

Okay, hear me out—patterned sofas. I know, they’re not always the first thing that comes…
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Beaston Slipcover Sofa
Charlotte Skirted Sofa
Vintage Faux Bamboo Caned Chair
Prinsesstårta Candle
Rattan: A World of Elegance and Charm
Waterlilies Oil Painting
6 Vintage McGuire Style Brown Bamboo Rattan Round Back Chair
Inside Paris
Chelsea Ottoman
Georgiana Semi-Flush Mount
Naveta Velvet Pillow
Bodega Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Acqua della Regina Candle
Penny Swing Arm Floor Lamp
Art Nouveau “Hjort” Ceramics Table Lamp
Baker Louis XVI Style Painted Bedside Cabinets, Pair
Ria Bed
Anya Indigo Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Comtesse Monopoint Flush Mount
Montaigne Medium Table Lamp
Kareena Pillow
Gathered Edge Accent Pillow
Gilded Bamboo Mirror
Bunny Williams Raffia Wrapped Coffee Table
Winton Lacquer Console Table
Auricula Handwoven Jute Rug
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Inside a Charleston-Inspired Colonial Home

This Month’s Design Escape: Charleston, South Carolina One of my favorite things about running a…
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Woven Vetiver Grass Wine Bottle Holder
Stonebriar Galvanized Metal Serving Tray
Wicker Serving Tray with Lid
Galvanized Metal Beverage Party Tub
Outdoor Wicker Rocking Chair with Ottoman
Tepa Accent Rechargeable Table Lamp
Celina Coastal White Cushion Woven Wicker Natural Teak Outdoor Sofa
Doug Good Feather Adirondack Blanket
Leland Tonal Gray Faux Stone Hourglass Outdoor Side Table
Outdoor Dining Armchair with Cushion
Clemmie Concrete Coffee Table
Stargazer Garden Lights Set of 21 Bulbs, Clear
Stargazer Garden Lights Socket Strand, 20′
Outdoor Lamp Post
Latitude Run Hurricane Candleholders
Lucia Acrylic Wine Glasses
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What’s in My Cart:
Outdoor Finds for Finishing Our Patio

What I’m Ordering to Actually Finish Our Patio This Year (because it has bugged me…
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Things I Saved Just for the Month of May

There’s something about the month of May that makes you want to press reset—but not…
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Walter G Outdoor Pillow Cover – Huts in Atlantic
Woven Ikat Outdoor Pillow Cover
Walter G Outdoor Pillow Cover – Yukka in Atlantic
Outdoor Pillow Cover – Brown Cognac Camel
Outdoor Pillow Double Sided White Yellow and Slate Gray
Outdoor Serena Dugan Prussian Blue Cassis Decorative Pillow Cover
Peter Dunham Outdoor Pillow Cover – Fig Leaf on White
Peter Dunham Outdoor Pillow Cover – Asha in White Indigo
Peter Dunham Outdoor Pillow Cover – Mombasa Indigo on Natural
Outdoor High Performance Herringbone Pillow
Outdoor Boucle Pillow Cover
Indigo Ikat Outdoor Pillow Cover
Outdoor Peter Dunham Blue and Aqua Bukhara Decorative Pillow Cover
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Designer Hack:
The Secret to Finding the Perfect Pillows

Tired of Searching for the Right Pillows? If you’ve ever tried to refresh your patio…
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Demetri Black Casted Aluminum Male Bust
Tyrion Vase
Marrakesh Handcrafted Ceramic Vase
Glass Cloche
Tipped Vases
Goulding Woven Bowl
Apolonia Decorative Bowl
Emerald Iron Candlestick
Mykonos Picture Frame
White Marble Knot Sculpture
Roman Easel
Aelia Metal Table Vase
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Why Over-Styling Shelves Can
Make Your Space Feel Cluttered

There’s something so satisfying about well-styled shelves, isn’t there? This design essential can instantly make…
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Create A Designer Space That Feels
Effortless And Pulled Together

Your Dream Home? Just Got Easier to Achieve. We have officially launched our Clouz Houz…
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In case you missed it — here are some of this month’s featured finds. Comment ‘SHOP’ and I’ll send you the link to access all of the items in one place. 
If you’re dreaming of a Nantucket-themed summer, this roundup has a little something special just for you: coastal charm, everyday ease, and timeless touches for home, wardrobe, and slow weekends ahead.
Share with a friend who’s already mentally checked into vacation mode!
The butterfly effect is wild, isn’t it?
Sometimes I think about how one hard moment—Derrick losing his job—led us here. To Bend in 2018. To starting Clouz Houz. To doing work that feels aligned with who we are and how we want to live.
If you’re new here, hi! I thought I’d share a few things about us 🐝
1. We moved to Bend from Portland in 2018—looking for space, peace, and a fresh start.
2. We’ve been flipping homes for over 20 years, but we didn’t turn it into a full-time business until just 3 years ago.
3. I’ve been designing homes for 15+ years—starting with friends, family, and our own renos. Now, we work with clients nationwide and it still feels surreal.
4. We’re country folk at heart. We believe in slow mornings, full plates, and building homes you can linger in.
5. We named Clouz Houz after a play on our last name—Clouser—growing up Derrick was “Clouz” by his friends.
6. I’m forever inspired by old houses, antique shops, and the idea that every room should tell a story.
7. And yes—Lucy, our golden retriever, is very much the real boss around here.
It’s been a winding path, but every step mattered. Comment below or just say hi if you’re new. I’d love to connect. 🤍
“Sorry can’t talk I’m renovating” - if you’re in the thick of it to (or about to be), our Design Guides were made for you.
Comment ‘PLAN’ to get our expert tips, designer recommendations, and thorough plan for designing a curated and cohesive home like a pro.
We made these digital guides for those of you who are needing some extra tools and tips in their back pocket as they start a project. We like to think of them as a blueprint to success! 
So if you are wanting a designer approved and curated space- we hope you check them out. xx
Save for later or take it now—comment QUIZ and we will send you the link to get designing?
We created a free 3-minute quiz to help you name your style and feel more confident in designing your home. It’s just 10 quick questions (some visual, some text), and you’ll get instant results that make everything more clear on what you even are attracted to.
Once you’ve got your style, we’ll show you how to bring it to life—down to the exact pieces and mood you’re going for.
Still dreaming up your space? This quiz is the 
perfect place to start.
Save this if you got ‘California Casual Cottage’ on our style quiz—or if you’re not quite sure what your interior vibe even is.
So these are the things that made it into my cart this May from our Edit… and I can honestly say, each of these items have become some of my new faves! Comment ‘MAY’ and I’ll send you the link to all these goodies so you can shop before they sell out again!
Yellow Sweater- I love the cut of this and perfect for throwing over your shoulders on the way out the door for that extra layer.
Mesh Ballet Flats- these could pretty much walk by themselves at this point. I wear them with jeans, skirts, dresses and relaxed trousers. I love them!
This balm has saved me in the afternoons when my skin needs a pick me up. I apply right over my make-up.
The apron that may actually make me want to start cooking again. Watch out Derrick, there’s a new chef in town. 🙂
A wall mounted soap dish that turned our shower into a little spa oasis. I love the delicate touch it adds in the most beautiful brass finish. Hang Eucalyptus from your shower head and voila- instant relaxation.
A chic champs cooler— or really any beverage of choice to keep cold alllll summer long. Perfect for travel too. 
Cutest new dish towels in a mossy green buffalo check that goes perfect in our little kitchen.
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