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Idella Top
Embroidered Daisy Bandana
Broken Arrow Melody Cuff
Paloma Upholstered Amber Swivel Dining Chair
Finley Curio Cabinet
The Horse Lodge Cardigan
Louis XV Copper Pot
Organic Percale Printed Sheet Set
Zanzibar Pillow Cover
Antique Brass Tap Faucet
Antique Iron Log Holder
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The September Edit: Curated, Seasonal Must-Haves

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Frame TV
Infrared PEMF Go Mat
RB4376 Sunglasses
Seersucker Swim Trunk
Naples Lei in Paradise Swim Trunks
Sinclair Textured Stripe Camp Shirt
Black Gallery Picture Frame
Leather Passport Case
YETI Hopper Backpack
TRUFF Hot Sauce Variety Pack
Woody Cornhole Boards
Arizona Soft Slide Sandal
5 Liters-American Oak Aging Barrel
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Celebrating a Fresh Spring Menu for Mother’s Day

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Vintage Wicker Picnic Basket
Boscoe Round White Concrete Outdoor Dining Table
Anais Dress
Large Molten Silver-Tone Hinged Cuff Bracelet
European Linen Modern Stripe Duvet Cover
Spongeware Pitcher
Tabletop Hurricane
Santa Maria Novella Cinquanta Eau De Cologne
The Remsen Chair
Leather Handle – The Flanders
Clay Clutch Suede Sand
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The February Edit: A Delightful Roundup

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“The Big Book of Chic”
Darling Huggies
Red Ami de Coeur Cardigan
Artisan Heart Beads
Ambroeus Coasters Set of 4
Superstar Bicolor Suede Low-Top Sneakers
Roses Large candle
Icon Pink 2-Pc Carving Set
Oriente Italiano Dinner Plate
Lip Suede Lipstick Palette
Estelle Colored Wine Stemware – Set of 6 (Blush Pink)
Ruffled Cotton Throw Pillow
La Cultivada, Hojiblanca Pink Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Decorative Small Pink Tin
Francis Coppola Sofia Mini Blanc De Blancs White Wine – 4pk
Solo Stove Tabletop Fire Pit
Rough Luxury Soft Molding Paste
TheraGun
Softie Mélange Sweater
Bondi 8 Running Shoe
Native Union Magnetic Wallet
Waterford Crystal Whiskey Glasses
Leather Dopp Kit
Erika Classic 54mm Sunglasses
For Him Fragrance Set
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A Valentine’s Gift Guide for the Stylish Soul

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Sharing My Secrets for a Relaxing Holiday

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The Quintessential Holiday Gift Guide

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A Mother’s Day Gift Guide that’ll tug at her heartstrings ?

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A Gift Guide for your Valentine ♥️

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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🩷
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.
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.
People often ask why renovations have always been my favorite. The easy answer is that I love watching a transformation. But if I’m honest, I think it’s something much deeper than that.

Years ago, our family walked through a season that forced us to start over. It wasn’t something I would have chosen, but looking back, it changed the way I see everything. Homes. People. Even myself. I stopped looking at what something was and started paying attention to what it could become. Maybe that’s why fixer-uppers have always felt so familiar to me. I know what it’s like to feel like you’re starting over. I know what it’s like to wonder if something beautiful can come from a season that feels uncertain. That’s why I love renovations. They’re hopeful. Every wall that comes down makes room for something new. Every decision is an act of believing that what’s ahead can be better than what was there before.

The funny thing is... I don’t think this is really about houses. I think all of us have something in our lives that feels unfinished, overlooked, or in need of another chance. I’ve learned that the middle of the story rarely looks like the ending. And sometimes the most beautiful things aren’t built from scratch. They’re simply revealed.
For anyone who’s ever had to start over... I’m rooting for you!