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Holiday Entertaining: Fun for the Hostess Too!

Alright, so let’s set the scene. Picture this: the house is filled with the cozy,…

The October Edit:
Curating Cozy Vibes and Fall Musings

October is an exciting month for CH. Queue travel, project photoshoots, publication features, and continued…

Why We Opted for a Dutch Door

A quick history lesson … From the moment we started planning our Tumalo home here…

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John Derian Picture Book

Art House – Assouline Coffee Table Book

The Italian Dream book

The Garden Book

Tom Ford

Found Reclaimed Wood Bowl

Ruffled Marble Bowl

Antler

Modern Brass Sconce

Pair of Mahogany Wooden Armchairs with Wicker Grid Seats

Fluted Marble Bowl

Marble Candlestick Holder

Genuine Sea Coral

White Quartz Geode

Italian Travertine Coffee Table

Anna Antique Brass Taper Holder

Shop Our Living Room: High Desert Tumalo Ranch

The living room at our high desert Tumalo ranch home is finally coming together! I’ve…

What to Look for When Selecting Kitchen Appliances

Today, I want to chat about something that can truly make or break your kitchen…

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Lately, we’ve noticed some recurring questions come up around our work — where we’re located, how involved clients need to be, and what you’re really investing in when you hire a designer. This post is meant to offer clarity and context, not overwhelm.

And if you’re still wondering about something specific, feel free to reach out. Thoughtful questions are always welcome here:)

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Lately, we’ve noticed some recurring questions come up around our work — where we’re located, how involved clients need to be, and what you’re really investing in when you hire a designer. This post is meant to offer clarity and context, not overwhelm.
And if you’re still wondering about something specific, feel free to reach out. Thoughtful questions are always welcome here:)

Unreasonable. Not practical. Not safe. Not “that’s good enough.”

Unreasonable passion.

For the way light pours into your kitchen at 4pm. For the way your sofa feels at the end of a long day. For the dining table that holds sunday dinners and hard conversations and belly laughs.

I don’t believe in designing homes that are just fine.
I believe in spaces that make you feel something.
That tell your story. That hold your memories.
Because this life? It moves fast. Our babies grow up. Seasons change. Chapters close.

So yes... I’m going to care deeply about the tile.
About the trim detail. About the way the space flows.
Not because it’s “just design.” But because it’s where your life unfolds.

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Unreasonable. Not practical. Not safe. Not “that’s good enough.”
Unreasonable passion.
For the way light pours into your kitchen at 4pm. For the way your sofa feels at the end of a long day. For the dining table that holds sunday dinners and hard conversations and belly laughs.
I don’t believe in designing homes that are just fine.
I believe in spaces that make you feel something.
That tell your story. That hold your memories.
Because this life? It moves fast. Our babies grow up. Seasons change. Chapters close.
So yes... I’m going to care deeply about the tile.
About the trim detail. About the way the space flows.
Not because it’s “just design.” But because it’s where your life unfolds.

Eight years ago I started my design business when Derrick was unemployed. It was a leap of faith to help support our family. I had no idea where it would lead.

Then we chose to build this business together. Exciting… and terrifying. Running a design + renovation company side by side stretches you (as entrepreneurs and as husband and wife).

We started over AGAIN and moved across the country to Tennessee!

It hasn’t been easy. There have been dark days… stress, uncertainty, moments that felt lonely.

But there have also been incredible highs — clients who trust us, a team that amazes me, opportunities I never could have planned for.

And recently, as I looked back through my camera roll, I realized something…

It’s not just the big milestones that built this life.

It’s the quiet moments. The moments you don’t realize are building the life you once only dreamt of. 🤍

Little by little, the life I once dreamed about… is becoming my reality. ✨

If you’re scared to start over… believe me when I say, I totally get it.

Just do it. (Maybe it’s all those years working at Nike that has rubbed off on me)
But seriously, show up each day for the life you want.

I’m here if you want to chat, just send me a DM. xx

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Eight years ago I started my design business when Derrick was unemployed. It was a leap of faith to help support our family. I had no idea where it would lead.
Then we chose to build this business together. Exciting… and terrifying. Running a design + renovation company side by side stretches you (as entrepreneurs and as husband and wife).
We started over AGAIN and moved across the country to Tennessee!
It hasn’t been easy. There have been dark days… stress, uncertainty, moments that felt lonely.
But there have also been incredible highs — clients who trust us, a team that amazes me, opportunities I never could have planned for.
And recently, as I looked back through my camera roll, I realized something…
It’s not just the big milestones that built this life.
It’s the quiet moments. The moments you don’t realize are building the life you once only dreamt of. 🤍
Little by little, the life I once dreamed about… is becoming my reality. ✨
If you’re scared to start over… believe me when I say, I totally get it.
Just do it. (Maybe it’s all those years working at Nike that has rubbed off on me)
But seriously, show up each day for the life you want.
I’m here if you want to chat, just send me a DM. xx

This testimonial from a recent Designer for a Day session is exactly why I do this work.

To hear a client say they felt truly heard means everything to me. Beautiful spaces matter — but if a home doesn’t reflect how someone actually lives, who they are, and what they value... then we’ve missed the point.

Every project begins with listening. Understanding rhythms, routines, priorities. Designing from there.

It’s such a privilege to collaborate with clients who value intentional design, thoughtful planning, and homes that feel deeply personal.

If you’re ready for a space that feels like you, DM us to inquire + learn more about Designer for a Day!

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This testimonial from a recent Designer for a Day session is exactly why I do this work.
To hear a client say they felt truly heard means everything to me. Beautiful spaces matter — but if a home doesn’t reflect how someone actually lives, who they are, and what they value... then we’ve missed the point.
Every project begins with listening. Understanding rhythms, routines, priorities. Designing from there.
It’s such a privilege to collaborate with clients who value intentional design, thoughtful planning, and homes that feel deeply personal.
If you’re ready for a space that feels like you, DM us to inquire + learn more about Designer for a Day!

Pink paint doesn’t have to feel girly! And if that sentence alone makes you nervous... keep reading.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I pulled together a roundup of my favorite pink paint colors.

Some l’ve loved for years, and a few I’m seriously considering for a room at our #SixthStreetBungalow... any guesses?

The truth about pink paint? It’s all about undertone. When done right, pink can feel grounded, warm, and feminine... but with an edge. Not sweet, not juvenile, not bubblegum.

Look for dusty, muted, brown, or beige-leaning pinks that read almost neutral on the wall. Avoid anything too bright or overly saturated (those are the ones that scream “little girl’s room” fast).

Save this for the next time you’re flirting with pink paint—so you can order the right samples and fall in love with the result!

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Pink paint doesn’t have to feel girly! And if that sentence alone makes you nervous... keep reading.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I pulled together a roundup of my favorite pink paint colors.
Some l’ve loved for years, and a few I’m seriously considering for a room at our #SixthStreetBungalow... any guesses?
The truth about pink paint? It’s all about undertone. When done right, pink can feel grounded, warm, and feminine... but with an edge. Not sweet, not juvenile, not bubblegum.
Look for dusty, muted, brown, or beige-leaning pinks that read almost neutral on the wall. Avoid anything too bright or overly saturated (those are the ones that scream “little girl’s room” fast).
Save this for the next time you’re flirting with pink paint—so you can order the right samples and fall in love with the result!

With our DFAD service You’ll leave with direction, confidence, and a real olan—not just inspiration/moodboards.

What this isn’t:
- A full-service design project
- A shopping-for-you service
- Someone managing orders, installs, or trades
- A quick “tell me what paint color” consult

What it is:
- Big-picture clarity with real, actionable next steps
- This is for clients who want a plan they can actually act on
- Perfect if you’re ready to move forward but need a designer in your corner
- Professional input before you make expensive mistakes
- Think clarity and direction, not execution from start to finish

If that sounds like you, Designer for a Day might be exactly what you need.
Inquire today, link in bio!

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With our DFAD service You’ll leave with direction, confidence, and a real olan—not just inspiration/moodboards.
What this isn’t:
- A full-service design project
- A shopping-for-you service
- Someone managing orders, installs, or trades
- A quick “tell me what paint color” consult
What it is:
- Big-picture clarity with real, actionable next steps
- This is for clients who want a plan they can actually act on
- Perfect if you’re ready to move forward but need a designer in your corner
- Professional input before you make expensive mistakes
- Think clarity and direction, not execution from start to finish
If that sounds like you, Designer for a Day might be exactly what you need.
Inquire today, link in bio!