Anyone can add items to a bookcase, but to get that perfectly styled, designer look? That’s a different story. If you have a bookcase in your home that could use a little love, check out these 4 easy tips below to take your décor to the next level. Photograph & Measure: Empty your bookcase and…
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Divas and Divos, welcome! Tis the season to bring out the pumpkin spice and everything nice! I can smell the fresh fall air 😊 The fall season is the kick-off for not only the holidays to come but also the new school year, as well as the beginning of the new goals that need to…
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Interior design trends are ever evolving. Keeping up with them or ahead of them requires attention. Design trends develop and evolve by reflecting social movements, overall lifestyle, fashion changes, and even economic outlooks. To easily stay ahead of trends, we’ve put together a few pointers. Stay Classic on Big Ticket Items Trends come and go,…
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Ready to hire your first full-time employee? Here are three fool-proof tips to follow: Know what you’re looking for Back-of-house? Senior Designer? Junior Designer? Full-time, contract, part-time, freelance? Take the time to sit down and REALLY define the expectations for the role you are seeking to fill. Writing “want ad”, copy can be time-consuming, but the…
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So often living rooms, home offices and reading nooks don’t provide the best lighting for certain activities. Designers understand how impactful lighting can be! It cannot only dramatically change the way a room feels, but also the way it functions. Whether sourcing a chandelier, table lamp or a floor lamp, how a space is being…
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I teach two types of interior design; I teach DIY design lovers how to decorate their own homes AND I teach new interior design professionals how to uplevel their businesses. What do these two groups have in common? A lot of confusion when it comes to wall colors! If I had a dollar every time…
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‘Tis the season to eat, DRINK, and be Merry! It is the time of year when the proverbial water cooler is replaced by its much more lively, worldly & chic cousin, the bar cart! This blog is an ode to the beloved party accessory and all the spirit(s) it brings us; check out our top…
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For many, a sofa is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make for your home. Make the right choice, and you’ve got a piece that will add comfort and style to your home for 10, 15, even 20 years! Make the wrong choice? And you’ll be stuck with a very expensive piece that just isn’t…
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Just like Cinderella’s glass slipper, not every interior design job will be the right fit for you. The key is to know when to walk away if the fit is not right. Think of the last time you wore super cute shoes that were a size too small… I rest my case; nothing is worth…
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Hi there, my lovelies! Who out there is a clutter bug? I can fall into this trap too. But I always feel lighter when I can de-clutter a space. It magically reenergizes a room! Give it a try, I think you will be surprised how transformative it is. With an eye toward that magic, give…
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