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Downing Round Dining Table
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Harbour Cane Wide Nightstand
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AERIN Navona Wicker Vase
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Leonelle Box-Pleated Sofa
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Antique Marble Cake Stand
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Dunne Wide Pendant
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The Rush House Original rug
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Skano Fanny Pack
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Greta Hat
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French Vintage Set of 6 Large Table Forks
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Clear Book Holder
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The ReNew Long Liner
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The March Edit: Welcome to Spring!

Welcome to Spring! It’s that time again … the March Edit is here, and boy,…
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Scallop Embroidered Placemat
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Niles Upholstered Bench
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Ross Ceramic Multi Taper Holder
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Seagrass Picnic Pitcher
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The Al Fresco Dining Chair
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Katie Hodges Chandelier
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Lily Cereal Bowl
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Collide Heavyweight Bedcover
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Truro Coffee Table
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Peche Fruit Bowl
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Spring Refresh: 8 Easy Pieces for your Home

Spring is the perfect time to breathe new life into your home with a simple…
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Timeless Style and Beauty Essentials for Spring

Hey, lovelies! Spring is peeking around the corner, and you know what that means ……
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Edison Portuguese Linen Napkins
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Jasper Portuguese Dinner Plates
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Plaid Tablecloth
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Flora Cotton Tea Towel
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Etched Floral Pitcher
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Morgan Double Old Fashioned Glasses
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Sprig + Stripe Cotton Tablecloth
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Cedar Stick Candles
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Glenna Cake Stand
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Scallop Edge Woven Rattan Charger
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Spring Musings: Styling a Transitional Easter Spread

This Easter is bringing a twist for our family – a delightful blend of bittersweet…
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Single-Handle Brass Wall Faucet
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Brass Shower System
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Molly Bar Pull
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Barrington Edge Pull
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Basden Extra Large Linear Chandelier
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Kitchen Faucet with Side Sprayer
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Sconce Lighting With White/milk Glass Dome Shade
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Reeded Bar Pull
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Oxford Bath Sconce
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Polish Brass Drop Pull
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Our Designer Formula for Mixing Finishes

Ever found yourself wondering about the perfect mix of finishes for your home? Clients often…
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Johanson Woven Pendant
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Renata Lounge Chair
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Custom Pleated Color Blocked Drapery Panels
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Modern Brass Sconce
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Kaholo Bench
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Faux Linen Pinch Pleat Semi Sheer Curtains
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Rupert Sofa
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PART ONE: My Secret to Creating a High-End Aesthetic

I’m often asked about my secret for crafting a luxurious aesthetic in interior design, but…
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The February Edit: A Delightful Roundup

Welcome to The February Edit! We’re diving into our current sources of inspiration and everything…
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Saro Lifestyle Goat Fur Throw Pillow
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Concrete Accent Side Table Hourglass Wood
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Artificial Mini Boxwood Arrangement Green
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Custom Street Sign
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Steel Coat Hook
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Chimayo Wool Pillow Cover in Harvest Tan Stripe
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Resin and Wood Photo Frame
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Matte Black and Antique Gold Wall Sconce
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Checkerboard Pouf
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Cottonwood Hand Woven Plaid Wool/Cotton Rug
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Flatweave Rug Neutral
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Wooden Plaque Wall
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Custom Quote Banner
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Steel Lighting Co. Venice Store Sign Light
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Frigidaire Retro Mini Fridge in Blue with Freezer
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How To Convert A Garden Shed into a Teen Haven

If you’ve been keeping tabs on our little family adventure up at Tumalo, you know…
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Green and Brown Floral Pillow Cover
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Gingham Sheet Set
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Sofita Marble Dresser – White Oak
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The Hayes Chair
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European Linen Modern Stripe Duvet Cover
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The Remsen Chair
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Arctic Sheepskin
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Padma Swing Arm Wall Sconce
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Statton Trutype Americana Oak Formica Side Table
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Cosmo Block Print
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Elyse Floral Napkin
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The 5 Elements of Our Signature Style

Ever wonder what makes the magic happen at Clouz Houz? Well, I’m pulling back the…
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Our Proven 3-Step Method to Designing Small Spaces

Our proven, 3-step method to Designing Small Spaces Small spaces might seem like a breeze…
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Shady Lady Faux Tree
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John Derian Picture Book
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Storage Basket
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Natural Marble Tray
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Hangers
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Tom Ford
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Four Home Staging Secrets You Need to Know

  If you’re on a journey to unveil the secrets behind staging your home for…
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My Favorite Spring Items for Styling Your Home … all under $100!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.🤍

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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.🤍
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