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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
Arcane Pendant
Katie Small Cylinder Sconce
Telal Ceiling Light
Prairie Pendant Light
Lyndsie Small Sconce
Chulainn Industrial Brass Dish Wall Light
Yerevan Mid-Century Opal Globe Ceiling Light
Modern Brass Sconce
Brass Wall Sconce
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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Transform your Home: Tips for Staging and Furnishings

When it comes to staging, think of it as giving your home a facelift. There’s…
Holiday

Celebrating a Fresh Spring Menu for Mother’s Day

Hey there, lovely people! Can you believe it’s already spring? Time sure does fly ……
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The Rush House Original rug
Suede Fringe Stool
Vintage 1950s Thonet Style Bentwood Revolving Coat Stand
Meera – Hand Block-printed Linen Pillowcase
Tulip Coco Pillow
Tube Swing Arm Wall Light
Large Antique Church Pew Bench
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Tumalo Entryway: Space Optimization & Solutions

Let’s talk entryways, shall we? It’s funny – we’ve shared all sorts of updates about…
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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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May Edit: Embracing Romance and New Beginnings

April showers have come and gone, leaving behind the promise of May flowers. This monthly…
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Peche Fruit Bowl
The Italian Dream book
Rectangle Baroque Tray
The Micro Montgomery Tray
Magnifying Glass With Ceramic Handle
Ital Large Glass Decorative Centerpiece Bow
Carlo Table Lamp
Textured Ceramic Pedestal Bowl
Pinet Woven Plant Pot
Found Reclaimed Wood Bowl
Italian Ceramic Interlock Vase
Zebra Hide Coasters
The Micro Victoria Basket
Midcentury Brass Gazelles
Wonderland
Totie Task Lamp
Vintage French Painting
Rattan Photo Frame
Black Round Concrete Vase
Art House – Assouline Coffee Table Book
Moroccan Basket Tray
Damien Hirst: Cerisiers en fleurs
Vintage Stoneware Crock
Vintage French Painting
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Styling Essentials We Suggest for That Finished Look

Styling Essentials We All Need We’ve all hit that decorating wall, haven’t we? Even for…
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Aurora Alpaca Throw
Darya Swan Neck Wall Light
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0, Smokeless Fire Pit
Tarina Indoor / Outdoor Rug
Bismarck Single Light Outdoor Wall Light
Provence Scalloped Edge Outdoor Planters – Moss
Sienna Fiber Stone Outdoor Planters
Rectangular Antique Rustic Solid Pine Folding Farm Table
Suzanne Kasler Campaign Chair
Tabletop Hurricane
Green Cordless Lamp
Barnacle Bell Planter
Teak Adirondack Chair
Celina Coastal White Cushion Woven Wicker Natural Teak Outdoor Sofa
Wavy Concrete Orb Planter
Ribbed Terracotta Low Taper Pot
Heavy Duty Deep Fire Pit 30″
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Give Your Patio a Glow Up that Works Every Time

If you’ve been following us for a while, you know that we’re all about creating…
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Creating a Color Palette for Your Home

Do you like all the walls to match, or do you prefer mixing up your…
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Hand Blocked Floral Pillow Cover
Modern Brass Sconce
Ruffled Linen Cafe Curtain
Overdyed Turkish Accent Rug
Custom Pleated Color Blocked Drapery Panels
Cafe Curtain Rod
Rose Pillow Cover
Kura Brass – Glass Bathroom Ceiling Light
Brown Striped Linen Pillow Cover
Vintage Oil Painting Evening River
Linen Floral Pillow Cover
Botanical Pillow Cover with Exposed Zipper
Vintage Oil Painting River Landscape
Pleated Ticking Stripe Cafe Curtain
Muted Anatolian Rug
Yerevan Mid-Century Opal Globe Ceiling Light
Scout Bin Pull
Antique Oval Knob with Backplate
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Here’s What to Source on Etsy

We’re excited to chat about one of our favorite sources for all things unique, handmade,…
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Large Square Wicker Urn and Pedestal
Shore Dining Chair
Wildwood Semi-Flush Mount
Battery Operated LED Table Lamp
Dempsy Low Planter
Fluted Green and White Distressed Vase
Simone Crochet Heels
Fringed knit cardigan
Basket Case Mini Leather Bag
White Cushion Black Welt Metal Outdoor Chaise Lounge
Soleil De Feu Spark Lip Balm
Aria Nightstand
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The April Edit:
Embracing Outdoor Inspiration

Welcome to “The April Edit.” You’re probably a bit confused since we just released our…
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How to Style Your Coffee Table with Ease

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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!
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the little things.
After moving across the country, leaving behind everything we’d known, and living in the middle of a major renovation, I’ve realized that joy isn’t waiting for me on the other side of a finished house.

It’s in the fresh flowers on the counter.
The windows open on a summer morning.
A glass of rosé at the end of the day.
Clipping greenery from the yard.
Lighting a candle just because.

These small rituals have become the way I slow down, stay present, and make this house feel like home-even while it’s still a work in progress.

ICYMI, I wrote all about this in my post “A Home That Feels Like Summer.” It’s a collection of the simple rituals, thoughtful edits, and favorite finds that are helping me embrace this season instead of waiting for the next one.

You can read the full story through the link in our bio.🤍