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An Industrial Take on New York City Living

After sharing last month’s Paris Loft location design (and seeing how much it resonated), we…

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Primitive Iron Horse

Vintage Horse Bust Resin Bookends

Early 20th Century Black Horse Cast Iron Newel Post With Hitching Ring

Footless Horse Figurine

Outdoor Horse Bit Stripe Pillow

A Game of Polo 2

Western Floral Embroidered Faux Silk Velvet Lumbar Pillow

Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillows

Ralph Lauren Benton – 1 Light Armed Sconce

Classical Urn Form Medium Table Lamp

Equestrian Leather Mirror With Snaffle Bit

Damian Ottoman

Julie Wear Cheval Chestnut Brown Dinner Plate

Southwestern Navajo Wool Jute Area Rug

Hand-Carved Antiqued Wood Mirror

Reclaimed Wood Stool

Western Dreams Framed Print

Roping Ranch Terra Cotta Cowboy Cotton Napkins

Cognac Chair

Monty French Country Black Aged Metal Round Side Table

Marcijona Jute Upholstered Bench

The Trend Everyone is Talking About:
Horse Inspired Interiors

Why Horse Decor Is Suddenly Everywhere—and How to Do It Tastefully I don’t know when…

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Ifraz Glass Table Vase

Sirr Handmade Jute Bench with Metal Legs

Laguna 2 Drawer Nightstand

Breakwater Bay Adamarys Mappa Burl Wood Sideboard

Waverly Handmade Ceramic Table Vase

Williston Forge Industrial Distressed Accent Mirror

Nette Table Lamp

Betty Glass Bubbles Chandelier

Interlude Jonah Low Back Armchair in Almond

Marceline Marble Top End Table

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I can’t believe we haven’t done New York City sooner!
New York has such a specific energy (fast, layered, and full of contrast) and that really shaped this design.

Smaller spaces force you to commit to a style and make every piece count, which is something I actually love about city living. This one leans industrial but still feels comfortable and lived-in.

Comment ‘NYC’ for the links.

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I can’t believe we haven’t done New York City sooner!
New York has such a specific energy (fast, layered, and full of contrast) and that really shaped this design.
Smaller spaces force you to commit to a style and make every piece count, which is something I actually love about city living. This one leans industrial but still feels comfortable and lived-in.
Comment ‘NYC’ for the links.

Lately, we’ve noticed some recurring questions come up around our work — where we’re located, how involved clients need to be, and what you’re really investing in when you hire a designer. This post is meant to offer clarity and context, not overwhelm.

And if you’re still wondering about something specific, feel free to reach out. Thoughtful questions are always welcome here:)

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Lately, we’ve noticed some recurring questions come up around our work — where we’re located, how involved clients need to be, and what you’re really investing in when you hire a designer. This post is meant to offer clarity and context, not overwhelm.
And if you’re still wondering about something specific, feel free to reach out. Thoughtful questions are always welcome here:)

Unreasonable. Not practical. Not safe. Not “that’s good enough.”

Unreasonable passion.

For the way light pours into your kitchen at 4pm. For the way your sofa feels at the end of a long day. For the dining table that holds sunday dinners and hard conversations and belly laughs.

I don’t believe in designing homes that are just fine.
I believe in spaces that make you feel something.
That tell your story. That hold your memories.
Because this life? It moves fast. Our babies grow up. Seasons change. Chapters close.

So yes... I’m going to care deeply about the tile.
About the trim detail. About the way the space flows.
Not because it’s “just design.” But because it’s where your life unfolds.

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Unreasonable. Not practical. Not safe. Not “that’s good enough.”
Unreasonable passion.
For the way light pours into your kitchen at 4pm. For the way your sofa feels at the end of a long day. For the dining table that holds sunday dinners and hard conversations and belly laughs.
I don’t believe in designing homes that are just fine.
I believe in spaces that make you feel something.
That tell your story. That hold your memories.
Because this life? It moves fast. Our babies grow up. Seasons change. Chapters close.
So yes... I’m going to care deeply about the tile.
About the trim detail. About the way the space flows.
Not because it’s “just design.” But because it’s where your life unfolds.

Eight years ago I started my design business when Derrick was unemployed. It was a leap of faith to help support our family. I had no idea where it would lead.

Then we chose to build this business together. Exciting… and terrifying. Running a design + renovation company side by side stretches you (as entrepreneurs and as husband and wife).

We started over AGAIN and moved across the country to Tennessee!

It hasn’t been easy. There have been dark days… stress, uncertainty, moments that felt lonely.

But there have also been incredible highs — clients who trust us, a team that amazes me, opportunities I never could have planned for.

And recently, as I looked back through my camera roll, I realized something…

It’s not just the big milestones that built this life.

It’s the quiet moments. The moments you don’t realize are building the life you once only dreamt of. 🤍

Little by little, the life I once dreamed about… is becoming my reality. ✨

If you’re scared to start over… believe me when I say, I totally get it.

Just do it. (Maybe it’s all those years working at Nike that has rubbed off on me)
But seriously, show up each day for the life you want.

I’m here if you want to chat, just send me a DM. xx

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Eight years ago I started my design business when Derrick was unemployed. It was a leap of faith to help support our family. I had no idea where it would lead.
Then we chose to build this business together. Exciting… and terrifying. Running a design + renovation company side by side stretches you (as entrepreneurs and as husband and wife).
We started over AGAIN and moved across the country to Tennessee!
It hasn’t been easy. There have been dark days… stress, uncertainty, moments that felt lonely.
But there have also been incredible highs — clients who trust us, a team that amazes me, opportunities I never could have planned for.
And recently, as I looked back through my camera roll, I realized something…
It’s not just the big milestones that built this life.
It’s the quiet moments. The moments you don’t realize are building the life you once only dreamt of. 🤍
Little by little, the life I once dreamed about… is becoming my reality. ✨
If you’re scared to start over… believe me when I say, I totally get it.
Just do it. (Maybe it’s all those years working at Nike that has rubbed off on me)
But seriously, show up each day for the life you want.
I’m here if you want to chat, just send me a DM. xx

This testimonial from a recent Designer for a Day session is exactly why I do this work.

To hear a client say they felt truly heard means everything to me. Beautiful spaces matter — but if a home doesn’t reflect how someone actually lives, who they are, and what they value... then we’ve missed the point.

Every project begins with listening. Understanding rhythms, routines, priorities. Designing from there.

It’s such a privilege to collaborate with clients who value intentional design, thoughtful planning, and homes that feel deeply personal.

If you’re ready for a space that feels like you, DM us to inquire + learn more about Designer for a Day!

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This testimonial from a recent Designer for a Day session is exactly why I do this work.
To hear a client say they felt truly heard means everything to me. Beautiful spaces matter — but if a home doesn’t reflect how someone actually lives, who they are, and what they value... then we’ve missed the point.
Every project begins with listening. Understanding rhythms, routines, priorities. Designing from there.
It’s such a privilege to collaborate with clients who value intentional design, thoughtful planning, and homes that feel deeply personal.
If you’re ready for a space that feels like you, DM us to inquire + learn more about Designer for a Day!

Pink paint doesn’t have to feel girly! And if that sentence alone makes you nervous... keep reading.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I pulled together a roundup of my favorite pink paint colors.

Some l’ve loved for years, and a few I’m seriously considering for a room at our #SixthStreetBungalow... any guesses?

The truth about pink paint? It’s all about undertone. When done right, pink can feel grounded, warm, and feminine... but with an edge. Not sweet, not juvenile, not bubblegum.

Look for dusty, muted, brown, or beige-leaning pinks that read almost neutral on the wall. Avoid anything too bright or overly saturated (those are the ones that scream “little girl’s room” fast).

Save this for the next time you’re flirting with pink paint—so you can order the right samples and fall in love with the result!

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Pink paint doesn’t have to feel girly! And if that sentence alone makes you nervous... keep reading.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I pulled together a roundup of my favorite pink paint colors.
Some l’ve loved for years, and a few I’m seriously considering for a room at our #SixthStreetBungalow... any guesses?
The truth about pink paint? It’s all about undertone. When done right, pink can feel grounded, warm, and feminine... but with an edge. Not sweet, not juvenile, not bubblegum.
Look for dusty, muted, brown, or beige-leaning pinks that read almost neutral on the wall. Avoid anything too bright or overly saturated (those are the ones that scream “little girl’s room” fast).
Save this for the next time you’re flirting with pink paint—so you can order the right samples and fall in love with the result!