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…

Want a More Beautiful Home? Steal These Hacks!

Hello, my lovelies & welcome back to my blog! In this blog, we will be spilling the tea on how to elevate the interior of your home. Whether you’re looking to bring some fresh updates to the interior design of your home or ready to put it on the market and want to get some…

3 Hurdles Every Interior Design Project Faces

It’s safe to say that for small or large interior design firms, a competitive market and hectic schedules can make design a difficult industry. Many design firms face barriers, ranging from finance to functional project management, and even to accounting. Here are the common and challenging struggles that most design interior design business owners experience.…

3 Things to Consider When Purchasing Floral Arrangements

Fresh floral arrangements are an excellent way to add major style to any holiday party (or, just a regular night at home for that matter😉) To take your floral arrangements to the next level, follow my 3 easy tips below. Color Let’s start with color. Do you want this arrangement to compliment your space or…

How to Perfectly Style Any Bookcase

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…

4 Ways Use Home Accessories to Keep your Space Feeling Fresh

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…

Our Top 5 Favorite Floor Lamps

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…

How to Select the Right Materials for Your Kitchen

Hi my Gorgeous Design Divas! (You too my Divos…the gents) Today we are talking about one of the highest stress rooms you’ll ever do…yep…The Kitchen! Let’s dive in with 5 Tips for Selecting the Right Materials for Your Kitchen. And listen: If you’d love to UP your GAME, Increase your Design Know How and LOWER…

How to Select Rugs & Window Treatments For Your Open Concept Home

Hey Lovelies! Hey Gorgeous Divas & Divos! (the guys…ahem) Today we’re diving into Open Concept spaces – especially the questions I get for dealing with RUGS and WINDOW TREATMENTS in Open Concept. I’m sharing 3 Tips When Selecting Area Rugs & Window Treatments in Open Concept….let’s straighten out your thinking….clear those cobwebs! Feel free to…

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