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Beautiful Bedroom Design Tips

For some, the bedroom is just a place to crash after a long day. It’s…
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The Tumalo Rumpus Room Reveal

Hey friends — we just shared a reel about how every room should tell a…
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Texas Pool, Aug. 1970 by Amanda Snyder
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Outdoor Side Table
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Kelly Wearstler: Coffee Table Book
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Lafayette Whitewashed Wood Nightstand
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L.L. Bean Boat & Tote
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Mavis Ruffle Trim Flat Clutch
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Hollywood Regency Upholstered Sofa with Fringe Skirt
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Wallflower Tile
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Oyster Plate
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Tiger Pillow
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Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Porcelain Pendant
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The Harlow Wide-Leg Pant
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The August Edit: Linger Longer

Embracing the Present The summer months are such precious days, aren’t they? We have limited…
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Pros and Cons of Quartzite Countertops

We decided on quartzite countertops in ‘Taj Mahal” for our own home project, and I…
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Faible Modern 4-Piece Wheat Performance Velvet Sectional
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Derrico Acacia Wood Coffee Table
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Aspen Chair
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Texas Pool, Aug. 1970 by Amanda Snyder
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Westlake, Cal. Aug. 1970 by Amanda Snyder
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Linen Hand Block-Printed Pillow Cover
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Rivera Sofa
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Espira Round Cream Marbled Resin Coffee Table
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Cigar Accent Chair
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Linen Hand Block-Printed Pillow Cover
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Cabinet Maker’s Picture Light
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Gold Inlay Dice Case
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Coterie Burnt Orange Rug
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Creative Co-Op Metal Martini Table
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Crackled Moth Wall Art
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Audrey Three Seater Sofa
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Theo Coffee Table
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Nunez Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
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Alameda Floor Lamp
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Eight Homes: Clements Design
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Vintage Art Book | Dali
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Pheasant Feather Triptych Framed Print
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Hand-painted Porcelain Posy Dish
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Ross Ceramic Multi Taper Holder
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Audris Martini Table
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Our Proven Methods for Pairing a Sofa with a Coffee Table

When it comes to designing your room layout and deciding on which furniture to purchase,…
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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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How To Make Your Home Uniquely You

When we design for our clients, our approach is deeply rooted in intentionality. Based in…
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Vintage Adjustable Brass Picture Light
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European Linen Stripe Sheet Set
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European Linen Duvet Cover Set
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Vintage Blue Green Books for Decorating
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Transforming Small Bedrooms with Limited Storage

Looking To Curate Your Home Like A Designer? Between the Layers: A Look at How…
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White Carrara 12″ x 24″ Floor & Wall Tile
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Cloe 2.5″ x 8″ Ceramic Tile in Green
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Selecta Long Sconce
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Concrete Trough Sink Floating Wall Mount
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Seamless Medicine Cabinet
Bathroom

How To Make A Small Bathroom Feel Bigger

Today, I’m excited to share a project that we’ve been hinting at for a while…
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Unlacquered Brass Kitchen Faucet
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Solid Brass Pot Filler
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Cle Hex Pantry Paver
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Natural White – Zellige
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Tobago Reclaimed Wood Kitchen Island
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Chulainn Industrial Brass Dish Wall Light
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Modern Semi Flush – Brass Light Fixture
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Gingham Linen Dish Towel – Dusty Blue
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Gingham Linen Dish Towel – Cinnamon
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Ceramic Salad Dressing Bowl
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Ripple Ceramic Bowl
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Pan & Scrub Brush with Knob
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The High Desert Tumalo Ranch:
Kitchen Reveal

So excited to finally start sharing the final reveal of the Tumalo house as we…
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How to Pick the Right Grout Color

Now THIS is something that I feel like isn’t talked about enough, and is considered…
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Modern Style Mid Century Raw Brass Wall Lamp
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Arcane Pendant
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Katie Small Cylinder Sconce
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Telal Ceiling Light
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Prairie Pendant Light
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Lyndsie Small Sconce
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Chulainn Industrial Brass Dish Wall Light
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Yerevan Mid-Century Opal Globe Ceiling Light
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Modern Brass Sconce
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Brass Wall Sconce
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Tube Swing Arm Wall Light
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Create a Seamless Lighting Plan For Your Home

Lighting – it’s the unsung hero of home design. Trust me when I say, if…
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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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