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Happy New Year! We’ve been chatting on social media during the month of December and it was unanimous! We like our homes so much better during the holidays! I commented that I had been ready to start several big design projects and suddenly I liked my space again when it was decorated for the holidays. […]

5 Ways to Refresh Your Decor for the New Year

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Have you ever been on vacation and stayed in a beautiful hotel? It’s really hard to leave, isn’t it?! It seems like you sleep better when you have the sense of getting away from it all. Even when you aren’t able to travel to a resort, creating a relaxing bedroom retreat in your own home […]

Creating a Relaxing Bedroom Retreat

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“Go green!” In this case I’m not talking about helping the environment (we should!) but I’m here to show you how to incorporate the beautiful rich tones of green into your fall color scheme. Decorating with green has so many possibilities! Gorgeous Green Green may not be the first color that comes to mind when […]

Gorgeous Green

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News Flash! Using neutral colors in design does not = boring! In this post I’ll share some tips with you on how to make your space fun and interesting when using neutral colors. I’ll go over the shoppable design I’ve created and show you how to pull off this look in your home. Nice and […]

Nice and Neutral

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It’s about that time! Time for pumpkin spice lattes, football games, sweater weather, and fall decorating. Are you a traditionalist when it comes to the holidays or do you like to mix it up a bit? For those who love the reds, golds, and orange of the turning leaves, I’ve got a great design for […]

Fall Decorating Plan: Optimistic Orange!

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Looking for a gorgeous transitional family room that is still family friendly? You are in the right place! Learn more about why I chose these pieces and shop the look to create a space you will love in your home! Check out this shoppable contemporary coastal design plan and learn about alternate items you can […]

A Contemporary Coastal Design

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Using the popular Sherwin Williams paint color Sea Salt as my inspiration, this beachy boho design is fresh and fun.

Fresh Looks for Spring

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This past year has brought significant changes to our lives and many of us have been working from home for several months. As a result, we’ve learned how to participate in virtual meetings and use zoom filters! Most of us don’t miss the long commute times, but working from home can be challenging. There are […]

How to Create a Home Office that Will Make You Want to Show Up for Work!

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Hello! Today I want to share with you some thoughts on one design dilemma that I am often asked about: “Where in the world do I begin?!” As far as the design process goes, I have a survey that I send to my clients to get an idea of their needs and preferences. One of […]

Using a Rug as Inspiration for Your Room Design

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