We may still be battling 100 degree temperatures here this week in Texas, but Fall officially begins on Wednesday! It’s about this time of year that summer fatigue hits and I am desperate for cozy sweaters and boots (pumpkin spice lattes not so much). We don’t get many moderate weather days between blistering heat and read more >>
My Target Picks
Over the last few weeks, my oldest two kids had reading therapy in the mornings. This left me and my youngest, Bowen, with some free time together before picking them up and heading to summer camp. Bowen loved our morning dates.. as long as they included chocolate milk and a croissant. Because I thrive off read more >>
Etsy Lighting Round Up
One of my favorite things to do as a designer is select lighting. It’s like jewelry for interiors, so it should be intentional and timeless. Surprisingly, a lot of my selections are made via the internet. I think for most people, this seems scary and risky. I can see that. Keep in mind though, as read more >>
Project Update: Broken Bow
It’s really happening! Our little cabins in Broken Bow are moving right along. Cabinetry is starting to install and tile goes in next week. What the heck is Broken Bow you ask? Well, if you don’t know, you should start here. For our four, smaller, three-bedroom cabins, I really wanted something that touched on Mid-Century read more >>
Travel Diaries: Sayulita
If you know my husband and I at all, you know we love Mexico. We got engaged in Tulum and have brought each of the kids since they were babies. Honestly, it’s an easy trip as a family and we love the experience, but most of all, the culture. My first trip to Mexico was read more >>
Make Your Bed Your Happy Place
When I worked as a designer in the hospitality industry, I had the opportunity to work on all different kinds of spaces – bars, guest rooms, lobbies, and ballrooms too! The only thing I really didn’t get a chance to sink my teeth into was bedding. The ‘white bed’ was all the craze and hotel read more >>
Summer Must Haves
I know you come here for the pretty interiors. However, I’m taking a break this week to bring you my summer must have list! I’ve always prided myself on discovering new, unique products. I genuinely get SO excited about it. Maybe it’s my ‘old age’, but I feel like the products you integrate into your read more >>
Aesthetically Pleasing Candles
At a recent photoshoot of a client’s finished home, I found myself rummaging through her cabinets for candles. It was definitely a non-essential detail for the type of photos being taken, but I went there nonetheless. Her options weren’t bad necessarily, they just didn’t really fit the aesthetic of their home. We made it work read more >>
Wallpaper Round Up!
Having grown up in Seattle, a little rain doesn’t bother me. In fact, I sort of live for a rainy morning with a cup of coffee. This monsoon season we currently find ourselves in though is starting to wear on me. As much as I can’t believe I am admitting this, I am desperate to read more >>
Styling Must Haves
I just finished back to back weeks of installs. It’s sort of nice scheduling them like that because I can get in the mindset for them and really sink my teeth in. I start by setting a budget with the client for accessories based on the look we’re going for and what it is I read more >>
Creating a Kid Friendly Space
Growing up, I remember my parents having a real interest in home decor. We had a room in our house that was sort of ‘off limits’. Really, we were just encouraged to play elsewhere. It had plush white couches and glass top tables. My brother and I were certainly active kids, but we were also read more >>
A Spring Pillow Roundup
A few weeks ago I stumbled upon some great block print cushion pillows in my closet I had purchased last summer. I got distracted and started walking around the house looking for a spot for them. I ended up putting them on the guest room bed as a Euro pillow and I loved the look. read more >>
Project Update: Broken Bow
You might have noticed some silence about our Broken Bow project. Things were happening, it just wasn’t super exciting news to share. That’s all about to change though! In case you hadn’t heard, we are in the process of building 5 properties up in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. We had only been one time before with read more >>
How To Decorate (For Dummies)
Most clients come to me stumped on how to finish their space. Occasionally, I’ll get clients who don’t even know where to begin. I thought it might be kind of interesting to really breakdown and simplify my process to share with you all. I think design is intimidating because, much like art, there really isn’t read more >>
Exterior Plant Styling
I often joked last year that while everyone was quarantined baking bread, I was propagating plants. Home has always been my sanctuary, but in 2020, I really took it up a notch. A huge part of creating a sense of home for me is by bringing in plants. I love the layer of life it read more >>
Our Outdoor Patio Refresh
I realize we basically just thawed out from the most major winter storm Texas has ever experienced, but let’s talk outdoors. I receive a lot of questions about outdoor spaces and despite the term, ‘interior designer’, I get hired to design outdoor spaces as well. That’s because for a lot of us, the exterior is read more >>
Etsy Round Up
I am not shy about my love for Etsy. As a frequent scavenger of vintage things, I love the traditional means of sourcing treasures. However, sometimes client timelines don’t allow for that. Other times, I need something very specific and with a quick search, it can be located somewhere in Etsy’s deepest corners of offerings. read more >>
Mixing Old and New
I get asked all the time how I mix old and new pieces together. I’m not sure I can give you an exact formula that works 100% of the time, but I can definitely give you some guidance that will work in your own home. First and foremost, there is SO much consideration that goes read more >>
Nola’s Room
I decided pretty early on in my pregnancy with Nola that I didn’t want a gender typical color palette for her nursery. I opted for almost black walls with white furniture so that art and accessories would look extra vibrant. Her rug was a impulse buy from a riad in Morocco prior to learning we read more >>
Rugs: A Love Letter
When I consider how to allocate funds for a client’s budget, rugs are always a point of contention. Often times, I hear clients say they’d rather not spend a lot of money on a rug because of their kids, dogs, etc. I get that, I do – but I am also here to educate and read more >>
How to Start a Project
Do you have something in your home that is bugging you? Cabinets that are old? A laundry room layout that is less than ideal? Are you ready to do something about it, but you’re not sure where to begin? Let’s break it down. Every project looks so different and each client’s needs are slightly different. read more >>
2021 Design Trends
I’d like to preface this blog post by mentioning that this wasn’t a topic I necessarily wanted to discuss. Don’t get me wrong, I could study interiors all day long because it is absolutely a passion of mine. ‘Trends’ just aren’t something I like to pay a lot of attention to. Each year, I strive read more >>
Let There Be Light
I distinctly remember bringing home a West Elm lamp for the Dining Room credenza in our old house and my husband joked that it was silly and not needed. It was a dark corner of our historical home and I felt like a lamp would bring some much needed ambient lighting. It did the trick! read more >>
New Year, New Vision
The decorations are down and suddenly, your house looks pretty bare. Traditionally, January has been a rough month for me. There is so much build up for Christmas, then in a flash, it’s over. The magic has been packed up for next year and we’re left picking up the pine needles. It’s also usually pretty read more >>