Want to know which tools and supplies it takes for me to get the job done right? It varies slightly depending on what I’ve got scheduled, but here’s a quick sneak peek at what might be inside my bag(s) on any given day!

Today I’ve decided to be a little vulnerable and write about something that’s just the slightest bit triggering for me (if your own blog isn’t a safe space, what is?). Now, my clients would never bear witness to this of course, because I am an utmost professional — but I have what could be described as a “complicated” relationship with lighting.

Nearly all homes — whether intentionally “designed” or created more organically over time — are an eclectic blend of multiple styles of décor. It’s simply the byproduct of living in any one space for more than a few years. Our budgets and our needs change. We collect things (for better or worse).

Whether our design brief requires a serene setting for a brand new bundle, or an energetic hangout for a burgeoning “big kid,” creating a child’s bedroom is always such a privilege and a joy. Can you think of a more important assignment for an interior designer?

From settling down in a more permanent spot, to joining forces with some type of life partner, to simply aging out of Ikea, there are a multitude of reasons we all eventually transition to that “seeking higher quality furniture” stage of life. But what do you do when your furniture budget hasn’t quite yet transitioned along with you? 

Now that the world is starting to open back up, we’ve been getting the itch to travel again! How about you? To help you plan your next trip — or maybe just to encourage a little bit of daydreaming — we’ve rounded up a list of ten of the most swoon-worthy boutique hotels in some of our favorite destination cities across the globe.

When it comes to a home design project, there’s nothing quite as exciting — or as daunting — as tackling a kitchen. And after almost ten years in the business, with just about as many kitchen projects now under my belt, I’ve learned a thing or two about what it takes to make this central hub of any home as functional as it is beautiful.

As someone who primarily focuses on interiors, it always feels like a rare and special treat when my design work has the opportunity to spill across the threshold to the exterior of a client’s home. These projects are most often focused on things like patios and pool rooms, but today I get to share a fun before and after for a completely different type of project — a new porch addition!

If Marie Kondo made you throw everything away in 2019, left only to be sitting alone in a stark, minimalist apartment for an entire year during the pandemic, chances are you’re at least somewhat open to exploring a “more is more” approach for a more energetic and inspiring space. Here’s how to do it the right way.