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The Before Tour:
What We Saw (and Why We Bought It)

First, a quick clarification A few days ago we shared “Why We Chose Franklin, Tennessee…
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Budgeting for a Flip:
What People Always Forget to Include

If you missed last week’s post—Diamond in the Rough: What to Look for When Walking…
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Ripple Armchair
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Thin Knot Choker Necklace
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Pointed Toe Slingback Kitten Heels
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Silver Stamped Matchbox
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Hammered Copper & Forged Gold Measuring Spoons
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Embroidered Corduroy Baseball Cap
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Decorative Scallop Trimmed Pedestal Bowl
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Rattan Wall Rack
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Classical Urn Form Medium Table Lamp
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Vini Botanical Jacquard Bolster Pillow
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Gelli Genuine Leather Upholstered Storage Bench
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Lomax Toggle Switch
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Pocket Circle Mirror in Ivory
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AN0THER 13 Eau de Parfum
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Nevelyn Fringed Tablecloth
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The Essential Curve Medium Shoulder Bag
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Onyx Sink
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Half Flower Brass Wall Sconce
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Oval Tray
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Gardenia Wall Art
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The September Edit:
Home Is a Feeling

A Fresh Start, A New Season September has always felt like a reset for me,…
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Dori Coastal Beach Beige Stoneware Seabream Serving Platter
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Nile Wall Sconce
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Riverstone Natural Woven Rattan Saddle Seat Stool
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Interlude Delray Counter Stool
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The Secret Beach Photography by Lynne Douglas
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Handmade Nautical Rope Ball Drawer Pulls
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Mid-Century Whitewash Teak Trunk
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Sur Throw Blanket
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Stillwater Floral Quilt
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Cotton Cable Half Zip
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Fleur Coastal Beach Silver Stainless Steel Brown Bamboo Salad Tongs
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Coveteur Queen Canopy Bed
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Oceana Black Metal Table Lamp with Alabaster Shade
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Ettika Private Island Shell Necklace
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Decorative Crafts Brass Seashell Planter
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Mochaware Soup Bowl
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Bamboo Cordless LED Table Lamp
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Koulis Short Sleeve Denim Shirtdress
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PAZIMIIK Makeup Bag Large Cotton Zipper Pouch
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Medium Natural 5 Pocket Open Top Canvas Tote Bag
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August Aesthetic: Channeling Fisherman Core

What Even Is “Fisherman Core?” Fisherman Core can go many ways—think classic nautical, quiet coastal…
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Demetri Black Casted Aluminum Male Bust
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Tyrion Vase
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Marrakesh Handcrafted Ceramic Vase
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Glass Cloche
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Tipped Vases
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Goulding Woven Bowl
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Apolonia Decorative Bowl
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Emerald Iron Candlestick
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Mykonos Picture Frame
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White Marble Knot Sculpture
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Roman Easel
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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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Remi Tabletop Terracotta Planter
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Okiwam Women’s Oversized Sweaters Long Sleeve Crewneck
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The Dry Body Oil
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Berry & Thread Silver Metal Napkin Ring
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Folding Tray Table
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Understated Leather Honeymoon Midi Dress
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Triomphe Square Sunglasses
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Linen Napa Tablecloth
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Murphy Floor Lamp
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Patelai Set of Caviar Spoons Mother of Pearl Spoons
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Woven Garden Trug Basket
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Alba White Alabaster Dual Wall Sconce
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Moroccan Quartz Geode
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European Linen Sheet Set
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Medium Crescent Bag
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Brooke Coastal Beach Natural Wood Beveled Round Wall Mirror
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Coral Frame
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Tommy Chair
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The April Edit:
Spring Has Officially Arrived

April is what spring is all about … it feels like the month where everything…
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24 Outdoor Pots & Planters That Transform a Patio

When I was designing our patio, adding some big stone planters and pots quickly made…
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Ball Cabinet Knob
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Vernon Bin Pull
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Urban Tile in Raven Black
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Urban Tile in Nova White
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San Jose Vintage Adjustable Brass Picture Light
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Glass Shade Ceiling Light
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The Bold & The Beautiful
Part 1: Mudroom + Laundry Room

Some projects feel extra special from the start, and this is one of them. We’re…
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Beautiful Bedroom Design Tips

For some, the bedroom is just a place to crash after a long day. It’s…
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Came across this old video from one of our campaign shoots at the #High DesertTumaloRanch and it made me a little 🥹

We’re enjoying our family vacation in Sunriver, and I’ve actually been back in Oregon for the past month—catching up with clients, squeezing in site visits and consults, and honestly just loving being here again.

There really is nothing quite like an Oregon summer. Even with the wildfires, which has been heartbreaking to watch become such a normal part of summers here, this place still holds so many special memories for our family and has always felt like a bit of a retreat.

We spent so many good evenings out on this patio, usually with those killer mountain views in the background. Seeing this again brought me right back. Had to share.🤎

It’s never too late to dial in your patio. IMO early fall is still some of the best time to spend outdoors (and let’s be honest, you can find some pretty amazing sales- save now and enjoy later). Let us help you design your outdoor space for any season!

Videography: @bozemanmediadesign

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Came across this old video from one of our campaign shoots at the #High DesertTumaloRanch and it made me a little 🥹 We’re enjoying our family vacation in Sunriver, and I’ve actually been back in Oregon for the past month—catching up with clients, squeezing in site visits and consults, and honestly just loving being here again. There really is nothing quite like an Oregon summer. Even with the wildfires, which has been heartbreaking to watch become such a normal part of summers here, this place still holds so many special memories for our family and has always felt like a bit of a retreat. We spent so many good evenings out on this patio, usually with those killer mountain views in the background. Seeing this again brought me right back. Had to share.🤎 It’s never too late to dial in your patio. IMO early fall is still some of the best time to spend outdoors (and let’s be honest, you can find some pretty amazing sales- save now and enjoy later). Let us help you design your outdoor space for any season! Videography: @bozemanmediadesign

Hiring a designer is a funny thing. You’re essentially handing someone your home your budget, years of saved inspiration, and a pretty intimate look at how your family actually lives-and trusting them to get it right.

That’s not a small thing.

And a good designer’s job is so much more than making your home beautiful. It’s listening closely enough to know when to push you toward something you wouldn’t have chosen on Your ow? when to wark with what you already love, and when to say, Nope, that doesn’t feel You should still recognize yourself in your home when we’re done. Just maybe a version you couldn’t quite figure out how to get to on your own.

That trust takes time, which is why we start every project with a conversation.

If you’ve been thinking about getting some help with your home but aren’t quite sure what that looks like yet, that’s okay. Tell us what you’re working on. We’ll start there.

Discovery calls are always the first step — link in bio or shoot us a DM.

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Hiring a designer is a funny thing. You’re essentially handing someone your home your budget, years of saved inspiration, and a pretty intimate look at how your family actually lives-and trusting them to get it right. That’s not a small thing. And a good designer’s job is so much more than making your home beautiful. It’s listening closely enough to know when to push you toward something you wouldn’t have chosen on Your ow? when to wark with what you already love, and when to say, Nope, that doesn’t feel You should still recognize yourself in your home when we’re done. Just maybe a version you couldn’t quite figure out how to get to on your own. That trust takes time, which is why we start every project with a conversation. If you’ve been thinking about getting some help with your home but aren’t quite sure what that looks like yet, that’s okay. Tell us what you’re working on. We’ll start there. Discovery calls are always the first step — link in bio or shoot us a DM.

Maybe someone in your life needs to hear this right now. Someone whose life looks completely different than they thought it would. Who’s feeling stuck in their career.

Starting over. Watching their kids grow up and wondering what’s next for them. Or just feeling that little nudge that maybe it’s time for something different.

I’ve been there. And if I’m being truthful, I still have moments where I’m there.

There were seasons of my life I never would have chosen, but they pushed me toward things I’m not sure I ever would have been brave enough to choose on my own. This business. Moving. Starting over. Taking risks when I definitely didn’t have all the answers.

I think we put so much pressure on ourselves to have life figured out when really, we’re supposed to evolve. You’re allowed to change your mind. You’re allowed to want something different. You’re allowed to start the thing you’ve been quietly thinking about for years—even if the timing feels weird or the path there looks nothing like you imagined.

Sometimes you just have to trust the nudge and see where it takes you. 🤎

And while I’m feeling sentimental, thank you for being here and following along through all the different chapters. I’ve loved the support, conversations, and little community that’s grown here more than you know.
Send this to a friend who might need that reminder today.

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Maybe someone in your life needs to hear this right now. Someone whose life looks completely different than they thought it would. Who’s feeling stuck in their career. Starting over. Watching their kids grow up and wondering what’s next for them. Or just feeling that little nudge that maybe it’s time for something different. I’ve been there. And if I’m being truthful, I still have moments where I’m there. There were seasons of my life I never would have chosen, but they pushed me toward things I’m not sure I ever would have been brave enough to choose on my own. This business. Moving. Starting over. Taking risks when I definitely didn’t have all the answers. I think we put so much pressure on ourselves to have life figured out when really, we’re supposed to evolve. You’re allowed to change your mind. You’re allowed to want something different. You’re allowed to start the thing you’ve been quietly thinking about for years—even if the timing feels weird or the path there looks nothing like you imagined. Sometimes you just have to trust the nudge and see where it takes you. 🤎 And while I’m feeling sentimental, thank you for being here and following along through all the different chapters. I’ve loved the support, conversations, and little community that’s grown here more than you know. Send this to a friend who might need that reminder today.
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