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Lifestyle

A Simple Home Reset for the Year Ahead

The New Year is funny. Some people live for the clean-slate energy, the planners, the…
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The Five Minute Journal
The Hydrogel Face Mask
Enameled Cast Iron Essential French Oven with Horse Lid
Mongolian Cashmere Shrunken Cable Crewneck
Journey West Suede Tassel Loafer
Faux-Fur Handbag
Projection Valet Hook
Erin Gates by Momeni Orchard Leaning Flower Jute and Wool Hand Woven Area Rug
Lip and Cheek Stick
Brass Angel Wing
Felix Chair
Bowen Frida Ruffle Chair
The Ada – Leopard Suede
Pleated Ceramic Vase Sour Cream
Bollinger Ice Bucket, Silver
Oskan Fringed Suede Shoulder Bag
English Pear & Freesia Hand Cream
Elliot Croc-Embossed Leather Slippers
Happy Times Dinner Plate
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The January Edit: Winter Trends for 2026

Winter 2026 Trends January always feels like a reset, doesn’t it? This is the month…
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Agra Rug
Oriente Italiano Meringa Dinner Plate
Abraham Moon Plaid Pillow Cover
Asya Turkish Pillow
Belmond 3-Piece L-Shaped Light Brown Velvet Sectional Sofa
Marbled Vase, Terracotta
Jewel Highballs Set of 2
Halima Linear Chandelier
Bretagne 96″ Resin and Metal Dining Table
Ceremonie Dresden Brown Dining Chair
Yellow Forsythia
IMPERIAL DRAGON JAR
BRASS HORSE
Antique Primitive Jelly or Linen Cabinet
Handmade Black Ceramic Sculptural Vase
Craft Hair On Hide Accent Chair
Perry Glass Table Lamp
Kennon Wool Throw
Hala Chandelier
Woodland Granite Area Rug
Wingback Bed in Performance Velvet
Iris Modern Classic Brown Oak Nightstand
Lucca Round Coffee Table
Petrified Wood Coasters
I Beam Black Marble Modern Side Table
Topanga Leather Swivel Accent Chair
Ethereal Equines: Horses in the Fog of Vigiljoch
Aluminum Table Lamp
Valezka Knee High Boot
Faux-Fur Handbag
Callum Leather Belt
Shawl Collar Wrap Sweater
Siena Lugged Penny Loafer
Adrienne Landau Landau Vest
Astor Puffer Jacket
Oskan Fringed Suede Shoulder Bag
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Aspen: Lodgecore Redefined

Aspen: How Winter Should Feel There’s something about December that makes Aspen the blueprint for…
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Fairfax Square Ottoman
Journey Terracotta Red Velvet Bench
Billings End Table
Travertine Coffee Table
Alford Woven Rattan Double Handle Vase
Estate Travertine and Metal Rectangular Coffee Table
Emmy Brass Vanity Mirror
Liam Double Flange Pillow Cover
Allegra Wall Sconce
Harper Jute Rug
Marceline Marble Top End Table
Lahey Solid Wood Console Table
Hortensia Wall Tapestry
Holiday

15 Quick Finishes That Make Any Room Look Designer

Sofa ordered. Room still flat? These 15 pieces make it feel designed by today. If…
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How To Bring The Cozy Cabin Vibe To Your Home This Holiday

How to Bring Cabin Season Home There’s something about this time of year that makes…
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Black Velvet Nina Flats
Blackwatch Selena Blouse
Vienna Taper Candle Holder
Portuguese Bench
1990s Iron & Marble Console
Fairbanks Fox Puffer Jacket
Caramel N’ Cream
Traditional Antique Folk Clay Plate
Jordan Chandelier
Studded Leather Clutch
Carmine Velvet Bolster Pillow
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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I’m going to be honest... when I first started in this business even I was intimidated.

I would walk into showrooms and wonder how their pricing worked and if you really must know there was a lot of ambiguity around how designers worked.

I have never wanted our clients to feel that way. We keep our process really streamlined, transparent and unintimidating. It starts with a quick questionnaire: budget, goals, how you live, etc. From there, we hop on a 15-minute discovery call to make sure we’re aligned. We want to be sure both parties are a good fit for each other!

Once everyone is agreed this feels “right” we dive into your first full conceptual design and walk you through layouts, materials, and selections in a way that we think brings the space to life.

You’ll have time for edits, and then from there we finalize everything so you can move forward with confidence. We follow through with executing the vision.

Our goal is always to make the process feel approachable and comprehensive. If you’ve been thinking about working with a designer but didn’t know what to expect... this is your sign.

Link in bio or head to our ‘work with us’ page to get started!
Enjoy a minute and a half walkthrough of the main level of our 6th Street Bungalow project. I’ve been having so much fun finally starting to style some of these finished spaces and wanted to share a little update.

This is also your reminder that life actually happens in our homes. Notice the hallway that still hasn’t been wallpapered, the moving boxes stacked in the corner of the dining room, or the empty shelves in the hutch that have quickly become our family’s catchall. Don’t get me wrong, I love a clean and tidy home, but as things usually get put back by the end of the day, a new mess unfolds the next morning. That’s just the reality of living through a renovation. But the mess is also a good sign. It means things are changing, construction is moving, and we’re getting closer to a home that finally feels like ours without people constantly in and out working.

While it’s fun to share the final reveals, this is your reminder that Instagram is a highlight reel. Try not to compare your home to someone else’s on its best.
This voiceover is from an interview with Ina Garten, and it stopped me in my tracks.

My parents still tell the story how they’d leave for a dinner out while I babysat my little sister and brother, and by the time they got home, the entire living room would be completely reworked. Not asked for.... but I just had to see if it could feel better. I had recruited my sister and brother to help me move the furniture in an entire new layout!

I didn’t know it then, but that instinct was the beginning of everything.

Fast forward 35 years... I went from being a stay-at-home mom to starting my own business, taking on real clients (not just my parents, who truly didn’t sign up for the redesigns😂 and building something that genuinely fills my cup.

There were so many moments of doubt in between, like starting later, wondering if it was too late, if I’d missed my window. But here’s the thing. It’s never too late to start. To pivot. To build something around what you naturally love.

Sometimes the thing you’re meant to do has been quietly following you your whole life.
Hey, I’m Allison:))

If you’re new here: I’m a self-taught designer with 20+ years of experience. What began as renovating our own homes has grown into a business helping clients coast to coast reimagine their spaces.

Lately I’ve been re-evaluating who we are and what we do best. I have lots of big ideas (dreams, really), but somewhere along the way things got a little muddled. So I’m getting back to the heart of it:

I make homes feel personal. Whether it’s a full renovation or just a few rooms, I help spaces reflect the people who live in them. A skill I’m most proud of? Knowing how to allocate your budget to deliver an elevated design that’s not only beautiful but lasting.

I’m also deeply committed to listening. I take your vision seriously, guide you through the overwhelm, and help turn those ideas into a reality, because I know how hard decisions can feel alone.

This is what clients come to us for. If this resonates, welcome and glad the algorithm brought you here!
Thanks for being here🫶🏻
I say this all the time, but drapery really is one of the most important layers in a room. We had just finished styling this space and it still felt like something was missing... adding these from @onequince was what finally pulled it together.

They add privacy but still let the light come through, and I always look for a bit of texture so things don’t fall flat. These hit that balance really well.

We’re actually planning to layer in bamboo shades here too, but I almost always like to double up on panels like this first. It gives the windows a fuller, more finished look even if they’re mostly decorative.

Also, small tip... these technically aren’t meant for drapery pins, but I pinned them along the back at the pole tabs to get a more tailored feel. Not perfect, but it works and makes them read a bit more custom.

Comment SHOP and we’ll send the link.

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