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  As we celebrate our country this weekend, I can’t help but thinking about how freedom can mean things great and small. Our forefathers fought hard to be sure we had certain freedoms and so many brave men and women fight daily to ensure we keep them. This is what is truly important and I know we’re so very grateful. While I’m not trying to discount that, I think we can take it on a smaller scale too and celebrate the freedoms we have in our homes.  1. Freedom to do things our own way I spent some time with one...

There was just something really special about this space. The way the elements came together, the softness of the colors and texture, the soothing feeling it gives… My client has family all over the country so she wanted a guest room where they can feel welcome and comfortable. She has the very best style and a beautiful custom home but this room was a blank slate. Let's take a look at where it started. The antique bed and armoire stayed and the rest was a fresh start. Here’s what I did and why this design works.  1. Scale: 9 times out...

 This was originally  posted in October 2018 but it still rings true so I'm re-sharing today.    We live in a crazy world. Just a few years ago you had to pick up a physical magazine in your hand to get decor inspiration. We could look at gorgeous space after gorgeous space and feel good about taking a few items of inspiration to our own homes, but not getting too stressed out because hello, only the people in magazines live like that! I even remember going to the real library to check out actual books for my Interior Design classes!  ...

It’s been raining for days here and I really don’t mind it one bit. When it finally moves out you can see what it’s done. The grass is greener, the sky is bluer the flowers are thriving and everything seems fresh, clear and renewed. I think we can take the same look at our homes. What are those quick tasks that can make our homes feel different, fresher and renewed. We too often think of the big projects that will take days or weeks and lose site and the value of those quick hitters that make all the difference. The...

We’ve been feeling rather “Summerish” for a while now but Memorial Weekend always marks the real start of the season. While our seasons may look as different as our schedules, there is still a shift in how we do life, whether it’s kids at home more or summer camp schedules or more days off or less days off… whatever it is, the weather changes our homes inside and out. Summer is not my favorite. Sure, there are some really great spots to it but it will never have my heart like Fall and Spring. Even so, here are a few...