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Walt Bed Tall Headboard
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Morex Ribbon Viviana Velvet Ribbon
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Gavin Rustic Brown Oak Rectangular Kitchen Island
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Medium Suede Shopping Bag with Shearling Lining
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Ginger Beige Faux Fur Throw Blanket
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Rustic Spanish Club Wrought Iron Towel Ring
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Damian Ottoman
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Antique Wooden Skis
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Drinks Box Lobster Red
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Villa Single Kitchen Sink
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Faux-Fur Handbag
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Waterproof Sneaker
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Axel Upholstered Stool
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Eastmoreland Flush Mount
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Sandstone Heather and Brown Blanket Stitch Harrow Cardigan
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Tirrell Chandelier
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Soho Storage Bench
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Cotton Poplin Long-Sleeve Pajama Pant Set in Peppermint Stripe
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Juniper Daybed
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Bibianna Table Lamp
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South Oval Pedestal Dining Table
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Vintage Retro Italian Tortoiseshell Wine Cooler
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Franco Cacao Suede Boat Shoe
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Erin Gates by Momeni Orchard Ripple Brown Hand Woven Wool Rug
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Valezka Knee High Boot
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Braided Storage Basket
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Sherpa Half-Zip Fleece Pullover
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Small Mango Wood Cutting Board
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These Cozy Items Will Make Any Cabin Look Richer

These Cozy Items Will Make Any Cabin Look Richer … but not in the literal…
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Design Study: Tennessee Greek Revival

We just moved in—and Tennessee is already changing how I see houses. Every drive feels…
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A Guide to Effortless European Living

Why We Love the European Villa Aesthetic There’s something about European design, especially the quiet…
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Where to Spend vs. Save in Home Design

A designer’s honest take on what’s worth the splurge and what isn’t. When you’re designing…
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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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Introducing Between the Layers… my Substack- a new space where I can share more than what fits here.

Comment ‘YES’ and I’ll send you the link, or head to the link in bio to subscribe. 🫶

Think of it as a behind-the-scenes look at how I see and think about design… and everything around it. I have been dreaming about this for a bit and I can’t wait to take you along!

Less “perfect posts,” more real life.
More context. More depth. More of the why. When we are working on content here, Emma (my daughter and social media manager) is always saying “we can’t say all of that, it’s too long”... I guess I have a lot to share! 😂

Inside you’ll find:
– how to make confident design decisions
– real project breakdowns (what worked, what didn’t)
– building a home you want to be in
– what I’m loving, wearing, cooking, saving
– the in-between moments that shape how a home feels

It’s for anyone who loves design… but also wants to understand it.

If you’ve ever wondered how to make it all come together, this is for you!

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Introducing Between the Layers… my Substack- a new space where I can share more than what fits here. Comment ‘YES’ and I’ll send you the link, or head to the link in bio to subscribe. 🫶 Think of it as a behind-the-scenes look at how I see and think about design… and everything around it. I have been dreaming about this for a bit and I can’t wait to take you along! Less “perfect posts,” more real life. More context. More depth. More of the why. When we are working on content here, Emma (my daughter and social media manager) is always saying “we can’t say all of that, it’s too long”... I guess I have a lot to share! 😂 Inside you’ll find: – how to make confident design decisions – real project breakdowns (what worked, what didn’t) – building a home you want to be in – what I’m loving, wearing, cooking, saving – the in-between moments that shape how a home feels It’s for anyone who loves design… but also wants to understand it. If you’ve ever wondered how to make it all come together, this is for you!

When life gives you lemons… you make lemonade. 🍋

But for us, it wasn’t just a saying.

For over 20 years, I had been designing our homes… but when Derrick lost his job, everything shifted. What felt like everything falling apart was actually the beginning of something new.

After years of being a stay-at-home mom — the role that meant everything to me — I stepped into something completely unknown and started my design business. I was terrified.

Somewhere along the way, Derrick and I found our rhythm, and what started as helping each other turned into building something side by side… Clouz Houz.

And then… we did it again.

We left everything familiar and moved to Tennessee, starting over in a place where no one knew us. No reputation. No safety net. Just a dream… and a lot of faith. And if I’m being honest, it’s taken more grit and determination than I ever imagined. Because starting over midlife hits differently — when so many around you are slowing down, you’re asking yourself to dig deeper, push harder, and believe bigger.

There have been moments I’ve questioned everything. Moments that felt heavy, lonely, uncertain.
But also moments that feel like… this is it. This is the life we fought for.

“Life is Short. Make it Beautiful.” came from one of those turning points — when we realized life wasn’t going to wait for us to feel ready. So we chose to begin.
Again.

And in this season of rebuilding, I’ve found myself being pulled toward something new… a different way of sharing what I’ve learned, what I see, and what I love. It’s stretched me in new ways — and in some ways, it’s been unexpectedly therapeutic.

I can’t wait to share more soon. 🤍✨

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When life gives you lemons… you make lemonade. 🍋 But for us, it wasn’t just a saying. For over 20 years, I had been designing our homes… but when Derrick lost his job, everything shifted. What felt like everything falling apart was actually the beginning of something new. After years of being a stay-at-home mom — the role that meant everything to me — I stepped into something completely unknown and started my design business. I was terrified. Somewhere along the way, Derrick and I found our rhythm, and what started as helping each other turned into building something side by side… Clouz Houz. And then… we did it again. We left everything familiar and moved to Tennessee, starting over in a place where no one knew us. No reputation. No safety net. Just a dream… and a lot of faith. And if I’m being honest, it’s taken more grit and determination than I ever imagined. Because starting over midlife hits differently — when so many around you are slowing down, you’re asking yourself to dig deeper, push harder, and believe bigger. There have been moments I’ve questioned everything. Moments that felt heavy, lonely, uncertain. But also moments that feel like… this is it. This is the life we fought for. “Life is Short. Make it Beautiful.” came from one of those turning points — when we realized life wasn’t going to wait for us to feel ready. So we chose to begin. Again. And in this season of rebuilding, I’ve found myself being pulled toward something new… a different way of sharing what I’ve learned, what I see, and what I love. It’s stretched me in new ways — and in some ways, it’s been unexpectedly therapeutic. I can’t wait to share more soon. 🤍✨
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