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A Simple Home Reset for the Year Ahead

The New Year is funny. Some people live for the clean-slate energy, the planners, the…

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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Remi Tabletop Terracotta Planter

Okiwam Women’s Oversized Sweaters Long Sleeve Crewneck

The Dry Body Oil

Berry & Thread Silver Metal Napkin Ring

Folding Tray Table

Understated Leather Honeymoon Midi Dress

Triomphe Square Sunglasses

Linen Napa Tablecloth

Murphy Floor Lamp

Patelai Set of Caviar Spoons Mother of Pearl Spoons

Woven Garden Trug Basket

Alba White Alabaster Dual Wall Sconce

Moroccan Quartz Geode

European Linen Sheet Set

Medium Crescent Bag

Brooke Coastal Beach Natural Wood Beveled Round Wall Mirror

Coral Frame

Tommy Chair

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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Edy Bucket Sink

Riviera Ripple Wood Mirror

Caviar Cowboy Cap

Halston Leather Sling Chair

Checkerboard Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Michel Tote

The Cascade Dress

Carrousel in Paris – Limited Edition 4 of 20 Photograph

Miracle Balm

Small Pleasures by Grace Elizabeth Coffee Table Book

Beane Basket

Juliska Tuileries Garden French Natural Woven Abaca Food Covers

The July Edit: Enjoy the Small Pleasures

Cheers to our first official summer in the Tumalo Ranch home in Bend, Oregon! We…

Transform your Home: Tips for Staging and Furnishings

When it comes to staging, think of it as giving your home a facelift. There’s…

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Possible? Sure.
Recommended? ...not so much.😅

A kitchen renovation isn’t just cabinets and tile. It’s hundreds of decisions stacked on top of each other.
Even in this phase alone, I can easily count 60+ choices we’ve guided our clients through: layout, lighting, functionality, finishes, details you don’t think about until it’s too late.

That’s the difference between a kitchen that’s pretty... and one that truly works beautifully for the way you live.

Our experience helps you avoid expensive “oops” moments and get it right the first time.

And don’t worry, this is just the beginning. The reveal is coming soon, so stay tuned

If you’re planning a kitchen (or already overwhelmed), explore our design services — we’d love to help.

Idea creds: @gldesignhome

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Possible? Sure.
Recommended? ...not so much.😅
A kitchen renovation isn’t just cabinets and tile. It’s hundreds of decisions stacked on top of each other.
Even in this phase alone, I can easily count 60+ choices we’ve guided our clients through: layout, lighting, functionality, finishes, details you don’t think about until it’s too late.
That’s the difference between a kitchen that’s pretty... and one that truly works beautifully for the way you live.
Our experience helps you avoid expensive “oops” moments and get it right the first time.
And don’t worry, this is just the beginning. The reveal is coming soon, so stay tuned
If you’re planning a kitchen (or already overwhelmed), explore our design services — we’d love to help.
Idea creds: @gldesignhome

✨ A new chapter of the Monthly Edit ✨
(The February Edit goes live tonight at 5pm CST.)

Almost two years ago, I started sharing these little roundups as a way to collect the things I genuinely loved. Pieces for the home, beautiful finds, items I’d saved or purchased again and again.

But over time, it’s evolved into something more.

Because design inspiration doesn’t come from just one place.

It comes from what we’re watching on a cozy night in…
the places we travel…
the fashion trends we can’t stop pinning…
the beauty products we swear by (I’m always testing something new 🙋‍♀️)…
the music that brings us right back to another season of life.

Everything we experience shapes the way we see, and the way we design.

So each month, I’ll be sharing a peek into what’s inspiring me right now! Home, lifestyle, culture (all of it) downloaded from my little world into one Edit.

If you want a glimpse into my (slightly chaotic) designer brain, follow along. 🤍

Save this Reel! The full February Edit goes live tonight at 5pm CST.

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✨ A new chapter of the Monthly Edit ✨
(The February Edit goes live tonight at 5pm CST.)
Almost two years ago, I started sharing these little roundups as a way to collect the things I genuinely loved. Pieces for the home, beautiful finds, items I’d saved or purchased again and again.
But over time, it’s evolved into something more.
Because design inspiration doesn’t come from just one place.
It comes from what we’re watching on a cozy night in…
the places we travel…
the fashion trends we can’t stop pinning…
the beauty products we swear by (I’m always testing something new 🙋‍♀️)…
the music that brings us right back to another season of life.
Everything we experience shapes the way we see, and the way we design.
So each month, I’ll be sharing a peek into what’s inspiring me right now! Home, lifestyle, culture (all of it) downloaded from my little world into one Edit.
If you want a glimpse into my (slightly chaotic) designer brain, follow along. 🤍
Save this Reel! The full February Edit goes live tonight at 5pm CST.

A look inside our design services and how we support our clients (from start to finish):
Thoughtful design, clear process, real collaboration.
Swipe through to see how we work—and who we’re best suited for.

Inquire via the link in bio when you’re ready

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A look inside our design services and how we support our clients (from start to finish):
Thoughtful design, clear process, real collaboration.
Swipe through to see how we work—and who we’re best suited for.
Inquire via the link in bio when you’re ready

This fireplace was… a lot 😅 Demo always looks scary before it gets good. We’re officially past the messy part and heading into all the exciting details—follow along as this space starts to come to life!

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This fireplace was… a lot 😅 Demo always looks scary before it gets good. We’re officially past the messy part and heading into all the exciting details—follow along as this space starts to come to life!

At this point, I’d say I have a very specific Valentine’s Day philosophy. I love a romantic moment, but I’m not here for gifts that feel like a one-day event. If it can’t be worn, used, styled, or loved again come March... I’m probably skipping it.

So I pulled together a Valentine’s gift list that feels thoughtful, cozy, and actually livable. Things I’d happily give, receive, and keep reaching for long after February 14th.

Comment ‘LOVE’ and I’ll send you the full list🤍
The full blog post is live if you want the deeper reasoning behind each pick (I always go a little more detailed over there 😉).

And if you want the easiest way to shop it all, our LTK has every link (even the ones that don’t always make it to Instagram)!💌

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At this point, I’d say I have a very specific Valentine’s Day philosophy. I love a romantic moment, but I’m not here for gifts that feel like a one-day event. If it can’t be worn, used, styled, or loved again come March... I’m probably skipping it.
So I pulled together a Valentine’s gift list that feels thoughtful, cozy, and actually livable. Things I’d happily give, receive, and keep reaching for long after February 14th.
Comment ‘LOVE’ and I’ll send you the full list🤍
The full blog post is live if you want the deeper reasoning behind each pick (I always go a little more detailed over there 😉).
And if you want the easiest way to shop it all, our LTK has every link (even the ones that don’t always make it to Instagram)!💌

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what that really means as a designer.

Design is always meant to be collaborative — your home, your life, your vision. But somewhere along the way, collaboration can start to blur into control. When every idea is questioned, redirected, or overridden, the process stops working the way it’s meant to.

You don’t hire a designer because you don’t have taste. You hire a designer because you see something in their work. Their eye, their intuition, their ability to pull the whole picture together and get it right the first time. Honestly, you hire me because you like my interpretation of good design - the lens each designer looks through is different.

You’re not paying me to follow instructions or copy. You’re paying me to think, to edit, to push when needed, and to guide you through decisions you don’t want to second-guess a year from now. Some of my best work has stemmed from this premise.

This quote feels like a reminder (to myself and to future clients) that our purpose as designers is not to be watered down. You hired me because you trust my process, my experience, and my perspective. When that trust is there, the result is always stronger, more thoughtful, and something you’ll love for years instead of regretting. Remember good things always come when you accept that pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is when the magic happens. Recently, one of my clients said- “This is so me, but way better than I ever could have imagined.” This made my heart sing.

If you’re someone who wants to feel supported, heard, and guided (not overwhelmed) that’s exactly where the magic happens❤️

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Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what that really means as a designer.
Design is always meant to be collaborative — your home, your life, your vision. But somewhere along the way, collaboration can start to blur into control. When every idea is questioned, redirected, or overridden, the process stops working the way it’s meant to.
You don’t hire a designer because you don’t have taste. You hire a designer because you see something in their work. Their eye, their intuition, their ability to pull the whole picture together and get it right the first time. Honestly, you hire me because you like my interpretation of good design - the lens each designer looks through is different.
You’re not paying me to follow instructions or copy. You’re paying me to think, to edit, to push when needed, and to guide you through decisions you don’t want to second-guess a year from now. Some of my best work has stemmed from this premise.
This quote feels like a reminder (to myself and to future clients) that our purpose as designers is not to be watered down. You hired me because you trust my process, my experience, and my perspective. When that trust is there, the result is always stronger, more thoughtful, and something you’ll love for years instead of regretting. Remember good things always come when you accept that pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is when the magic happens. Recently, one of my clients said- “This is so me, but way better than I ever could have imagined.” This made my heart sing.
If you’re someone who wants to feel supported, heard, and guided (not overwhelmed) that’s exactly where the magic happens❤️