How to Host a Holiday Soiree Your Guests Will Remember

Planning the ultimate holiday gathering at home doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Instead of stressing over the details, follow these simple tips to bring your festive vision to life! Let’s dive into five key elements to throw a holiday party that feels effortless and unforgettable. 1. Choose a Unique Color Palette Selecting a color scheme…

Perfect Window Treatments on Any Budget

Window treatments are one of the most significant design elements in our homes. Whether you need to cover windows for light control or privacy is also an integral part of their artful design. We understand that shopping for the perfect window treatment can be a daunting task, especially if you are on a fixed budget.…

“Top 4 Great Looking Recliners”

Hello lovelies, in this blog we will be spilling tea with our Top 4 Great Looking Recliners! The best recliners are not only comfortable but also stylish and built to last! Recliners have become a more frequently requested item to professional designers than years past for clients homes. Option 1: Link This gorgeous swivel chair…

What to Do During a Lull in Your Interior Design Business

Every business will experience every cycle there is: The good, the bad and… the lull. Here’s what not to do should your design business hit a temporary lull: Don’t: Panic. Curl into a ball. Decide you’re a failure. Think it’s time to close shop. Comfort eat. Numb yourself watching TV. Tell everyone who’ll listen how…

Adorable Kids Bedroom Ideas

It’s that time of year again – pencils are being sharpened, backpacks are neatly packed and new shoes are eagerly awaiting their “first day” debut…It’s BACK TO SCHOOL season!!! Start the year off with a clean slate and give your little one’s room a little fresh update while you’re at it! There are countless ways…

Top Three Home Accessory Blunders

So, you’ve updated your home, invested in some new furniture and installed beautiful window treatments and now it’s time to add the finishing touches. As you embark on your final quest to accessorize, we are here to ensure that your fabulous design train doesn’t derail as you are approaching the light at the end of…

Our Top 5 Favorite Light Fixtures

Every once in a while, many look around their personal surroundings and make the decision that the ambience could use a little updating! It doesn’t have to be major and more importantly, it doesn’t have to break the bank. As every design professional knows, a favored quick fix that also offers a MAJOR aesthetic payoff…

Five Little Ways to Make A Space Look Bigger

One of the greatest slight-of-hand-tricks a good interior designer can do is to use design strategically in order to make any room “look” (and feel) bigger than it is. Small spaces can be vastly improved using various time-tested design moves. Here are 5 favorites that can be easily put into action by anyone – some…

Top 3 Tips on How to Make Any Room Look More Expensive

As a designer with over 15 years in the business, never ONCE have I heard, “I love what you are doing, but is there any way that we can pour MORE money into this project?” We have all felt the uptick in pricing these last few years, due to a spike in inflation; everything from…

The Ins and Outs of Area Rugs

Hello my lovelies! There are plenty of reasons why it’s ideal to have an area rug in a living room, bedroom, or other living space. Area rugs provide comfort, warmth, and decorative interest (color, pattern, texture, etc.). And they create a frame in which to place furniture and define spaces. Like furniture & art, area…

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