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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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Fairfax Square Ottoman
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Journey Terracotta Red Velvet Bench
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Billings End Table
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Travertine Coffee Table
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Alford Woven Rattan Double Handle Vase
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Estate Travertine and Metal Rectangular Coffee Table
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Emmy Brass Vanity Mirror
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Liam Double Flange Pillow Cover
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Allegra Wall Sconce
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Harper Jute Rug
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Marceline Marble Top End Table
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Lahey Solid Wood Console Table
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Hortensia Wall Tapestry
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15 Quick Finishes That Make Any Room Look Designer

Sofa ordered. Room still flat? These 15 pieces make it feel designed by today. If…
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How We Turned a Formal Home Into a Fresh,
Functional, and Feel-Good Space

The Project Two years in the making. Forty-eight hours of installing, styling, and watching this…
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Spring Birthday Celebration:
A ‘Girl Dinner’ Themed Party

Spring is finally here, so we had the best excuse to throw a candlelit, slightly…
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Brightening Eye Masks
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Oni White Alabaster Coasters
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Salta Room Spray
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Tree of Life Napkin Set Bordeaux Floral
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Caviar Timeless Vanity Case
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Early 21st Century Silver Plated Candlestick Holders
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Milano Modern Stainless Steel Ice Bucket
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Staud Ankle Boots
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Vintage Brass Bistro Cabinet Handle
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Angel set of four glass champagne flutes
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Ephemere Light Beige Ceramic Vase
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Tizu Throw Pillow
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The January Edit: A Fresh Start

Happy New Year friends! I just want to say a big thank you to everyone…
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Signature Hemmed Sheet Set
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Khatie Bed
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Raffi Quilt
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Fleur Pillowcase
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Bergen Quilt
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Anwar Woven Throw
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Organic Airy Gauze Blanket
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Arya Linen Bed Blanket
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Luxury Organic Flannel Sheet Set
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Camel Color Floral Lumbar Pillow
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Clayton Platform Bed
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Hana Hand-Knotted Lumbar Pillow
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Bruno Oversized Throw
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The Secret to a Perfectly Layered Winter Bed: 5 Must-Haves

Winter is here in Bend, friends—frosty mornings, dark evenings, and the undeniable urge to make…
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A High End Window Covering Hack You Must Try

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Get the Look:
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Welcome to one of my favorite spots in our home—what we lovingly call the “rumpus…
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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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5 Ways to Cozy Up Your Home For Fall

Fall is one of my favorite times to host. There’s something so special about welcoming…
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An Interior Designer’s List of Reliable Etsy Vendors

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Everyone wants their home to feel elevated. What most people don’t realize is that it rarely comes from choosing the most expensive countertop or the prettiest light fixture.

During every project, we’re constantly asking ourselves, “Will this actually make life better?” Does this layout make unloading groceries easier? Is there somewhere to put the toaster instead of leaving it on the counter? Will there be enough storage for the things this family actually owns? Is this chair beautiful... and somewhere you’ll want to sit every night?

I think people assume we spend our days obsessing over fabrics and finishes. Truthfully, we spend just as much time talking through layouts, storage, and the tiny decisions you’ll appreciate every single day. Those conversations don’t always show up in a highlight reel, but they’re usually the reason a home feels so good to live in.

You don’t have to have every decision figured out before reaching out. Most of our clients come to us because they know something isn’t working—they just need help seeing what’s possible. Schedule an hour consultation with me and we can talk through your project (link in bio)!

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Everyone wants their home to feel elevated. What most people don’t realize is that it rarely comes from choosing the most expensive countertop or the prettiest light fixture. During every project, we’re constantly asking ourselves, “Will this actually make life better?” Does this layout make unloading groceries easier? Is there somewhere to put the toaster instead of leaving it on the counter? Will there be enough storage for the things this family actually owns? Is this chair beautiful... and somewhere you’ll want to sit every night? I think people assume we spend our days obsessing over fabrics and finishes. Truthfully, we spend just as much time talking through layouts, storage, and the tiny decisions you’ll appreciate every single day. Those conversations don’t always show up in a highlight reel, but they’re usually the reason a home feels so good to live in. You don’t have to have every decision figured out before reaching out. Most of our clients come to us because they know something isn’t working—they just need help seeing what’s possible. Schedule an hour consultation with me and we can talk through your project (link in bio)!

Life is too short for a room that doesn’t make you happy. Color is @farrowandball Setting Plaster🩷

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Life is too short for a room that doesn’t make you happy. Color is @farrowandball Setting Plaster🩷

POV: You want a home you love... but you don’t have the budget to do it all at once.

And then you find our studio!

I’d rather see you create one room you absolutely love than stretch yourself across an entire house and feel like nothing is ever finished. One finished room gives you momentum. It reminds you why you started. And it gives you a clear vision for everything that comes next.

One of the things we help clients with is deciding where to begin. Together, we create a roadmap that allows your home to evolve thoughtfully over time-without feeling pieced together.

You don’t have to do it all this year. You just have to know what comes first.

If you’re wondering where to start, we’d love to help. Feel free to message me and we can set up a 15 min discovery call!

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POV: You want a home you love... but you don’t have the budget to do it all at once. And then you find our studio! I’d rather see you create one room you absolutely love than stretch yourself across an entire house and feel like nothing is ever finished. One finished room gives you momentum. It reminds you why you started. And it gives you a clear vision for everything that comes next. One of the things we help clients with is deciding where to begin. Together, we create a roadmap that allows your home to evolve thoughtfully over time-without feeling pieced together. You don’t have to do it all this year. You just have to know what comes first. If you’re wondering where to start, we’d love to help. Feel free to message me and we can set up a 15 min discovery call!

New project in Bend, Oregon.🤍

We just signed on with the sweetest family, and one of the first things they said was, “We don’t really love our house.” A home can be objectively beautiful and still not feel good to live in.

In this house, the kitchen, dining room and living room are all one big great room. It sounds ideal until you realize the dining table is taking up the exact real estate the living room desperately needs.

Instead of making the kitchen bigger, we’re making it smarter. One move solved several problems at once: more storage, a better dining area, and enough square footage to give the living room the footprint it deserved.

Now we’re moving into one of my favorite phases... layering in materials. This is why I love the conceptual phase. Before a single cabinet is ordered, we’re already changing the way this family will live in their home.

If you’ve been looking around your own home thinking, “I know this could work better, I just don’t know how,” we’d love to help. Whether you’re planning a renovation, reworking your layout, or just need an expert eye before making expensive decisions, that’s exactly what we have to offer!

Check out our services through the link in our bio or send this post to a friend who’s struggling with this exact thing.

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New project in Bend, Oregon.🤍 We just signed on with the sweetest family, and one of the first things they said was, “We don’t really love our house.” A home can be objectively beautiful and still not feel good to live in. In this house, the kitchen, dining room and living room are all one big great room. It sounds ideal until you realize the dining table is taking up the exact real estate the living room desperately needs. Instead of making the kitchen bigger, we’re making it smarter. One move solved several problems at once: more storage, a better dining area, and enough square footage to give the living room the footprint it deserved. Now we’re moving into one of my favorite phases... layering in materials. This is why I love the conceptual phase. Before a single cabinet is ordered, we’re already changing the way this family will live in their home. If you’ve been looking around your own home thinking, “I know this could work better, I just don’t know how,” we’d love to help. Whether you’re planning a renovation, reworking your layout, or just need an expert eye before making expensive decisions, that’s exactly what we have to offer! Check out our services through the link in our bio or send this post to a friend who’s struggling with this exact thing.

While renovations are an investment, one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned after years of designing homes is this:
It’s not about how much you spend. It’s about where you spend it.

The homes that feel the most elevated aren’t necessarily the ones with the biggest budgets. They’re the ones where every decision was made with intention.

That’s the philosophy behind everything we do. We help our clients understand where it’s worth investing, where they can save without sacrificing the overall look, and how to create a home that feels layered, timeless, and beautifully functional. Because a thoughtfully planned home will always feel more luxurious than one filled with expensive choices that don’t work together.

Good design isn’t about spending more.
It’s about making every dollar work harder for you-and creating a home you’ll love living in every single day.

If you’re planning a renovation or a furnishing project, we’d love to help. Learn more through the link in our bio.

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While renovations are an investment, one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned after years of designing homes is this: It’s not about how much you spend. It’s about where you spend it. The homes that feel the most elevated aren’t necessarily the ones with the biggest budgets. They’re the ones where every decision was made with intention. That’s the philosophy behind everything we do. We help our clients understand where it’s worth investing, where they can save without sacrificing the overall look, and how to create a home that feels layered, timeless, and beautifully functional. Because a thoughtfully planned home will always feel more luxurious than one filled with expensive choices that don’t work together. Good design isn’t about spending more. It’s about making every dollar work harder for you-and creating a home you’ll love living in every single day. If you’re planning a renovation or a furnishing project, we’d love to help. Learn more through the link in our bio.
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Bend, OR 97703, US

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(503)422-5682