JR Miller Design

12/31/2025

Getting festive with The Oblist and Pinterest.

12/20/2025

It’s a thing. It’s that time of year when I obsess over chrome and velvets and dimly lit rooms.

08/09/2025

So, the fall collection emails are rolling in. And Target emails to say the nightstand & dresser I had wanted were back in stock - months after I found an alternative. BUT, that didn’t sway me from pulling together a new bedding look to coordinate - you know, as if I had a second bedroom to outfit. Someday.

Here’s what could have been. And the more laidback version that is.

Which do you like better?

06/29/2025

Desk lately. A little backstory - I spent my formative years and met my husband in Southern California. Our first date was a windy hike up Mt. Wilson. And we spent many carefree pre-child days driving through canyons and along coastlines - reminiscing of days surfing or working in surf shops, sipping wines and enjoying endless amazing sunsets. We lived together on the beach in Belmont Shore and in the eclectic, winding hills of Los Feliz. California can be as every bit romantic as you hear.

We’ve lived in the Midwest for 12 years now and it felt time to honor the beginning of our life together in this home. It’s kind of becoming our California Cottage away from the coast.
I’ve been obsessed with finding new-to-us furnishings that were reminiscent of that vibe and our memories - earthy, grounding textures, dusty desert landscape colors, and the feeling of the cool breeze and salt in your hair.

Recently, I’ve pulled together the concept for our room - tans, creams, browns, and slate. Baskets, woods, landscapes, and pottery.

06/07/2025

I’m falling so deeply in love with all the finishes for my powder bath facelift.
Well, maybe I’m just crushing hard on this vintage rug from kilim.com that I pinned (and then my oh so sly husband purchased for my birthday. He’s a good one!)
Thank you to everyone who weighed in on the wallpaper selection! The third slide is a clearer picture of Simon in Sandstone.
I have all the pieces together for my beach-dune bathroom, now… we just have to do the work!

03/07/2025

I took a step back from social media recently because well, life. But in its absence, I was able to spend some time actually reading through some of my design books - you know, what they’re meant for - not just for bookshelf styling. Here are some of the books I spent some time with. ⁠
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What others would you recommend?⁠
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12/01/2024

I may be the only one not ready for Christmas this year? I’ve been sick for a week and my kid sick before that and maybe I just want those two weeks back first? Anyway, fall decor came down today & the Christmas bins are out of storage. Ho Ho here we go - whether I’m ready or not.
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11/05/2024

Extra! Extra! This just in - and will be holding a special Open House at 2711 NW Cedarwood Ankeny, IA 🤍 this Sunday from 1-3pm. No appointment needed so come check it out!
Nov 10th

10/30/2024

It’s not often I get to see our customs AFTER move-in. I just love it. Especially when I had a hand in furnishings decision-making and shopping. It was the best beautiful, sunny fall day to be back in this home again taking photos. And it still felt so good- I just didn’t want to leave!
Can’t wait to show more so you can relive it with me.

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10/18/2024

How about a Friday morning flashback of a pretty vintage farmhouse inspired pantry.

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10/11/2024

Go vote for your favorite Caliber Homes Iowa kitchen!

10/03/2024