WHY I HATE FIXER UPPER
I CAN HEAR THE COLLECTIVE GASP NOW...But hear me out on this one. WHY I HATE FIXER UPPER I don't hate Joanna or the farmhouse style or even the shiplap. What I can't stand is the unrealistic expectations this show (and basically every other HGTV show) gives clients. ...
HOW TO STYLE YOUR SOFA
HOW TO STYLE YOUR SOFA A great way to make your living room feel complete is by styling your sofa. Not only can it set the tone for the feel of the room but styling your sofa is a way to add color, texture and create something unique in your space. A lot of our...
A SOOTHING MASTER BEDROOM
In a busy young family the master bedroom tends to be the last room in the house to get addressed. We want to put our best foot forward when it comes to the spaces that more people will see and use. But taking the time to create a relaxing retreat + 'adult-only' space...
FAVORITE GRAY COLOR COMBOS
FAVORITE GRAY COLOR COMBOS We all love shades of gray (not 50 shades), but wow there are a lot of them! Gray can be a tricky color to use because there are so many different variations with completely different undertones. So to make it easy--- here are a few of our...
A SAFARI INSPIRED NURSERY: DESIGN PLAN
This weekend we have another photo shoot scheduled to capture the end result of a Single Room Fix makeover (yay!). So often we get hung up on sharing the pinterest-perfect after images that we don't spend enough time talking about the design plan that got us to that...
6 COZY RUGS TO WARM YOU UP THIS WINTER
6 COZY RUGS TO WARM YOU UP THIS WINTER Winter hit us hard last week as temperatures dropped across the country. So lets warm those toes up! Here are 6 cozy rugs to warm you up this winter! Rugs that have a soft hand and a high pile are so cozy you can take a nap on...
INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS 2018
Can you believe another year is coming to a close?! We had a wonderful and busy 2017 full of amazing projects ( like the midcentury cottage, this family friendly living room makeover, this totally to-die-for playroom for a virtual client, and who could forget the...
HOLIDAY PILLOW ROUNDUP!
HOLIDAY PILLOW ROUNDUP! The quantity of holiday pillows on the market is overwhelming! So here is our holiday pillow round up to help you quickly make some decisions....less than 3 weeks! Remember that mixing and matching your holiday pillows is key and buying your...
OUR HOME TOUR
OUR HOME TOUR Ever wanted to take a peek inside my home to see how I live and decorate my personal space? To be honest, when you are an interior designer the bar is set so high for your own home. People have high expectations and expect everything to be perfect and...
OUR FAVORITE ROUND MIRRORS
Round mirrors our one of our favorite design elements lately. They can help fill a space, add reflective light not to mention this round shape is right on trend! However, there are so many choices it can be seriously overwhelming. Almost every online retailer has...
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MIDCENTURY MEETS BOHO CHARM IN LAKE COTTAGE REVEAL!
MIDCENTURY MEETS BOHO IN THIS 900 SQ. FT. COTTAGE The Midcentury Cottage project was a huge undertaking for a relatively small space. What once was a dark, dingy rental house out near the lake has been completely transformed. The end result is a bright and cozy...
RATTAN ALL YEAR LONG
RATTAN ALL YEAR LONG! Rattan all year long?! We say YES! It's not just for your porch anymore! As summer transitions into fall, we love the idea of extending the life of materials typically designated for nights out on the patio by bringing them inside. As designers...
5 THINGS YOU CAN DO TODAY TO UPDATE YOUR SPACE FOR FALL
5 THINGS YOU CAN DO TODAY TO UPDATE YOUR SPACE FOR FALL Fall is inevitably on its way! Some of us embrace this as a time for a fresh new start, time for routine or to simply start getting ready for winter! So here are 5 things you can do today to update your space...
KID FRIENDLY + STYLISH LIVING ROOM
KID FRIENDLY + STYLISH LIVING ROOM Our clients were pretty far along in their first pregnancy when they came to us for help creating a kid friendly and stylish living room. Being a mom myself, I knew the beautiful chaos that was about to happen to this newly designed...
BEST LAMPS UNDER $150
BEST LAMPS UNDER $150 Lamps can create intimate lighting in any space. It can add light to a dark corner, create a warm cozy spot to read, or brighten a spot for work on that final makeup check! They can also make a statement without breaking the bank. Here...
MILES REDD FOR BALLARD DESIGN
MILES REDD FOR BALLARD DESIGN We are crushing hard on the fresh looks coming out of the collection, Miles Redd for Ballard Design. His use of black lacquer and stark white has us drooling over these eye popping, statement making furniture designs. Miles Redd...
VIRTUAL DESIGN PLAYROOM WITH SOPHISTICATED STYLE
VIRTUAL DESIGN PLAYROOM WITH SOPHISTICATED STYLE This virtual design playroom with sophisticated style was a super fun project for us! The client wanted a mix of fun, function and child-like sophistication. We started out with pulling some inspiration photos off of...
A WHIMSICAL PLAYROOM REVEAL
A WHIMSICAL PLAYROOM REVEAL If you have been following us on facebook or instagram you surely know about an amazing project we launched called Blueprint for Change. We came up with the idea to try and pull off a community based makeover for one deserving family, with...
DISPOSABLE COLOR FOR THOSE AFRAID OF COMMITMENT
DISPOSABLE COLOR FOR THOSE AFRAID OF COMMITMENT Afraid to spend the money on an accent piece? Then try the theory behind disposable color. Disposable color was created for the person who is afraid of commitment! It means using a mainly neutral palette in your...
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