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Ripple Armchair
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Thin Knot Choker Necklace
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Pointed Toe Slingback Kitten Heels
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Silver Stamped Matchbox
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Hammered Copper & Forged Gold Measuring Spoons
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Embroidered Corduroy Baseball Cap
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Decorative Scallop Trimmed Pedestal Bowl
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Rattan Wall Rack
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Classical Urn Form Medium Table Lamp
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Vini Botanical Jacquard Bolster Pillow
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Gelli Genuine Leather Upholstered Storage Bench
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Lomax Toggle Switch
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Pocket Circle Mirror in Ivory
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AN0THER 13 Eau de Parfum
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Nevelyn Fringed Tablecloth
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The Essential Curve Medium Shoulder Bag
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Onyx Sink
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Half Flower Brass Wall Sconce
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Oval Tray
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Gardenia Wall Art
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The September Edit:
Home Is a Feeling

A Fresh Start, A New Season September has always felt like a reset for me,…
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Beaston Slipcover Sofa
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Charlotte Skirted Sofa
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Vintage Faux Bamboo Caned Chair
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Prinsesstårta Candle
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Rattan: A World of Elegance and Charm
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Waterlilies Oil Painting
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6 Vintage McGuire Style Brown Bamboo Rattan Round Back Chair
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Inside Paris
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Chelsea Ottoman
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Georgiana Semi-Flush Mount
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Naveta Velvet Pillow
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Bodega Lounge Chair with Ottoman
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Acqua della Regina Candle
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Penny Swing Arm Floor Lamp
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Art Nouveau “Hjort” Ceramics Table Lamp
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Baker Louis XVI Style Painted Bedside Cabinets, Pair
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Ria Bed
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Anya Indigo Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
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Comtesse Monopoint Flush Mount
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Montaigne Medium Table Lamp
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Kareena Pillow
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Gathered Edge Accent Pillow
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Gilded Bamboo Mirror
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Bunny Williams Raffia Wrapped Coffee Table
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Winton Lacquer Console Table
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Auricula Handwoven Jute Rug
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Inside a Charleston-Inspired Colonial Home

This Month’s Design Escape: Charleston, South Carolina One of my favorite things about running a…
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Create A Designer Space That Feels
Effortless And Pulled Together

Your Dream Home? Just Got Easier to Achieve. We have officially launched our Clouz Houz…
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Black Velvet Nina Flats
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Blackwatch Selena Blouse
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Vienna Taper Candle Holder
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Portuguese Bench
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1990s Iron & Marble Console
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Fairbanks Fox Puffer Jacket
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Caramel N’ Cream
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Traditional Antique Folk Clay Plate
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Jordan Chandelier
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Studded Leather Clutch
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Carmine Velvet Bolster Pillow
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20th Century Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk
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The December Edit:
Winter’s Cozy Layers

As winter settles in here at Bend, there’s a natural shift. It’s like the world…
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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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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. 🤍✨

Office reveal… but also a little life update.

We’ve been working from this space behind the scenes, and it finally feels ready to share. This is where client projects come to life…where we’re sourcing, planning, and building what’s next for both our Oregon projects and the ones we’re beginning here in Tennessee.

Oregon will always be home for our work. Our roots are there and very much staying, but we’re excited to now be creating in Tennessee as well, while continuing to serve clients nationwide.

We have three project openings this summer and are currently taking on new clients in both locations.

If you’ve been thinking about starting a project, you can inquire through our website…we’d love to work together. 🤍

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Office reveal… but also a little life update. We’ve been working from this space behind the scenes, and it finally feels ready to share. This is where client projects come to life…where we’re sourcing, planning, and building what’s next for both our Oregon projects and the ones we’re beginning here in Tennessee. Oregon will always be home for our work. Our roots are there and very much staying, but we’re excited to now be creating in Tennessee as well, while continuing to serve clients nationwide. We have three project openings this summer and are currently taking on new clients in both locations. If you’ve been thinking about starting a project, you can inquire through our website…we’d love to work together. 🤍

What started as a “simple” fireplace update quickly turned into one of those classic renovation plot twists.😅
Here’s how it actually unfolded:

1. Planned to install tile over the existing fireplace tile — that was the original vision.
2. Began demo and discovered some serious structural damage to chimney. Immediate pivot.
3. Tore in further and uncovered the original brick hiding underneath.
4. Brought in the mason to re-mortar and clean everything up.
5. The brick went from dusty and rustic to bright red and very classic — and yes... I freaked out a little.
6. Lived with it for a bit to see if I could make peace with the new look.
7. Ultimately we applied a watered down lime grout (what was used by mason) to give it that old-world imperfect feel again.
8. Polished/stained the original stone hearth to refresh it without replacing it.
9. Stripped down the fussy details from the wood mantle and surround.
10. Painted the mantle and reinstalled it — and finally, it all felt right.

Renovations rarely go exactly as planned, but sometimes uncovering what’s underneath leads to something better than you imagined in the first place.

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What started as a “simple” fireplace update quickly turned into one of those classic renovation plot twists.😅 Here’s how it actually unfolded: 1. Planned to install tile over the existing fireplace tile — that was the original vision. 2. Began demo and discovered some serious structural damage to chimney. Immediate pivot. 3. Tore in further and uncovered the original brick hiding underneath. 4. Brought in the mason to re-mortar and clean everything up. 5. The brick went from dusty and rustic to bright red and very classic — and yes... I freaked out a little. 6. Lived with it for a bit to see if I could make peace with the new look. 7. Ultimately we applied a watered down lime grout (what was used by mason) to give it that old-world imperfect feel again. 8. Polished/stained the original stone hearth to refresh it without replacing it. 9. Stripped down the fussy details from the wood mantle and surround. 10. Painted the mantle and reinstalled it — and finally, it all felt right. Renovations rarely go exactly as planned, but sometimes uncovering what’s underneath leads to something better than you imagined in the first place.

Omg this kitchen is so close I can feel it😭

The brick floors are in, the character is there, and the countdown to actually cooking in here (aka retiring the air fryer + constant takeout era) is officially on.

This one detail alone is making everything feel real and lived-in already... And I can’t wait to see it all come together.

If you’re into kitchens with soul + old-house energy, save this for later!

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Omg this kitchen is so close I can feel it😭 The brick floors are in, the character is there, and the countdown to actually cooking in here (aka retiring the air fryer + constant takeout era) is officially on. This one detail alone is making everything feel real and lived-in already... And I can’t wait to see it all come together. If you’re into kitchens with soul + old-house energy, save this for later!
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