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Tepa Accent Rechargeable Table Lamp
Fluted Sweetgrass Vase
Morning Noon Night
Potted Faux Rosemary Topiary
Sycamore Striped Jute Rug
Baies (Berries) Classic Candle
Reve Round Fluted White Marble Bowl
Modern Pewter Octagonal Pocket Change Tray
Havenhurst Jute Rug
Woodside Coastal Woven Rope Rectangular Tray With Handles
Yellow Cream Blossom Branch
Costa Mesa Round Rattan Wrapped Accent Table Tan
Apollo French Country Green Grand Olive Drop In Potted Tree
Eat Drink Nap
Glass Cloche with Unlacquered Brass Knob
City Country Coast Our House Your Home
L’Enchere Square Wool Ottoman
Artificial Queen Anne’s Lace
Ruffle Marble Decorative Bowl
Faux Maiden Hair Drop-In
Sisal Almond Brown Area Rug
Rope Taper Candle
Judy II Jute-Blend Rug
Corduroy Effie Tripod Chair
Bellfield Fully Upholstered Bench Checkered
Accent Table White Wash
Bellfield Fully Upholstered Ottoman
The Atelier Candle – Onyx
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Feeling stuck with your home after winter? You’re not alone. I totally get it—holiday décor…
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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!
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how I run my business… so whether you are a prospective client or a new designer here’s something I wanted to share…
After 15+ years, I can tell you this: running a design studio is about so much more than creating something beautiful.
Most days, it feels like 80% of my job is understanding people—how they live, what they need, what matters to them and only 20% is the actual design. And honestly, that might surprise you.
A lot of how I operate comes from my early career as an Executive Assistant at Nike, where I learned the value of being organized, anticipate needs, and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. That foundation shapes everything we do.
Because in the end, it’s not just about pretty homes… it’s about creating spaces that truly support the people living in them. And the process in getting there can completely change the entire experience. 
So if you are questioning if you have what it takes to do this, or maybe you are considering working with us- know this: if you think designers are just “creatives” you are wrong- it’s also all the unsexy stuff - the process in which we create a beautiful space.
If you want your home to feel more custom, look up.
One pet peeve is when electricians “swiss cheese” your ceiling with a bunch of recessed can lights. By strategically placing them you can get a beautiful and seamless look. Standard recessed lights have a visible trim that creates a subtle shadow line on the ceiling.
These 3” mud-in recessed lights are installed and finished directly into the drywall, so there’s no trim, no harsh edge, no visual interruption. Seamless.
A subtle ceiling detail I have never done before but I’m soooo glad we did!
It’s quieter. Cleaner. More intentional.
Save this and bring it up early in your planning phase. This is a detail WORTH considering! Also, If you want the exact lights we used comment ‘ME’ and we will DM you the link.