If you’ve ever set out to decorate a space, whether it’s  with a professional of own your own, you’ve probably been asked to label your style. It’s even a question I ask my own clients. Traditional. Modern. Coastal. Farmhouse. Mid-Century. Eclectic. Pick one (or more if you’re like me). It’s what we use to search for…

Whenever someone tells me they’re “not a color person,” I’ll admit it. I’m skeptical. Not because I think everyone should live with bold jewel tones and patterned wallpaper. (If your dream home is filled with soft sage, dusty blue, or warm terracotta, I completely understand the appeal.) But because I’ve learned there’s a big difference between not…

I crave contrast.  Not just in interiors, either. If you’ve ever seen the way I get dressed, you probably won’t be surprised. I like a fitted top with a flowy bottom. A shorter skirt with a cosy cardigan (at least when it’s cooler). Something polished paired with something a little unexpected. It’s the same reason I…

A few of the products mentioned in this post are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them. I only link to things I genuinely recommend. When I hear someone say they have a decorating budget, I don’t immediately start looking for the cheapest version of everything. Honestly, that…

I think one of the most interesting parts of designing homes is noticing the difference between knowing what you love and knowing how to bring it all together. Most people I talk to know what they like when they see it. They can point to a sofa they love, a paint color that catches their eye,…

This might be an unpopular opinion, but hear me out. As an interior designer, one of the things I tell clients surprisingly often is that we aren’t going to a box store to buy art. Before you close this tab or assume I’m about to become the interior design equivalent of a food snob, let me…