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We create spaces that look as good as they feel. For years, I have decorated, designed, and organized. You have a vision, and I make it a reality.

I have a creative eye, and I enjoy using that eye in design. I spent a few years in program management for a nonprofit and realized my talent and joy in the position came from making a dream into a reality. In both large visionary decisions, as well as minor decisions along the way, the end result is in mind. As I used this skill in my nonprofit program, I use this same process in events, design,

and organizing. Or you have a vibe or a feeling, and I help you envision the possibilities. Whether you need assistance planning your wedding day, creating your child’s nursery, redecorating your entire home, or re-designing your office space, I’m here to make your ideas and visions into reality. My foundation of beliefs rests upon the value of knowing others and being fully known. I see the creative process as inseparable from the relationship between you and me. My hope is to know your style, your spirit, and your vision. I hope to know you, and, therefore, reflect you in your space or event.

06/25/2024

Here at Cultivate Your Space we believe that our physical spaces impact our wellbeing. From paint choices to furniture layout, our homes have the power to give us exactly what we need.

When it comes to curtain choices, how does this impact your mental health?

Think about lighting, lighting has a large impact on our mood. The example I like to give is a yoga studio versus Wal-Mart and their lighting choices- completely different vibes. Lighting is everything when it comes to setting a mood or a feeling in a space.

Yoga Studio- low lighting. Wal-Mart- flickering florescence and I can feel my blood pressure rising!

Really all 5 of your senses are impacted when it comes to your space, but that's a whole other topic.

The way your curtains play into this is how much natural light you're allowing into your space.

I've met with clients who say "the space just feels dark, drab, and depressing." I look around to see every window shade drawn with blackout curtains. Well yes, zero natural light in a space will contribute to a feeling of darkness.

My morning routine begins with starting the boiling water for my french press coffee and opening every curtain and shade in my home - letting in the light first thing in the morning.

Another part of how window coverings could be impacting the amount of natural light in a space and therefore impacting your mood, is how you hang your curtains. Your curtains should act as a picture frame to a photo, perfectly framing the outdoor view, not obstructing it.

If you want to know exactly how I recommend hanging your curtains as well as some of my current favorite curtains at varying prices, click the link below.

https://cultivateyourspace.com/blog/lets-talk-about-curtains/

I also linked my current fav curtains on LTK, be sure and follow me there too!

06/19/2024

Imagine if you could really enjoy the outdoors this summer.

I’m talking feet kicked up on your favorite new lounge chair, sipping a mojito, as you host the summer gatherings.

Perhaps you notice some Fourth of July fireworks overhead as you truly soak in the beauty of your home, and its outdoor spaces.

If you don’t already know me, I’m Michelle and I specialize in making your spaces work for YOU and your mental health....no matter what the size!

Whether you have an 8 foot patio, or acres of yard space, I can help stop overwhelm, and truly transform your home into something that feels right.

Comment VISION if you’re interested in changing your outdoor spaces this summer.

I have limited spots left for July and August!

06/18/2024

With the summer season coming through (which I am definitely feeling with this Texas heat) why not give a little love to your outdoor spaces?

Exterior paint colors, furniture, outdoor rugs, or even some fun pillows, can add a whole new dimension to your space and make it feel more like...well, YOU!

Did you know Cultivate Your Space offers OUTDOOR designs for everything you and yours need for the summer season.

If you do need help with plants and landscaping though, I must say that’s above my pay grade. My green thumb only extends to the indoors.

BUT my friend Heather with Monarch Garden Company is who you need to talk to.

Swipe to see the possibilities for your space.

06/13/2024

While I LOVE all my clients, this project from Melanie and Tony was a special treat because they really started with a blank slate.

At Cultivate Your Space we always start with how we want a space to feel and Melanie and Tony wanted a colorful, curated, and eclectic feeling home.

I think we accomplished just that!

Melanie and Tony are a D.I.N.K. household (Dual Income No Kids) with two dogs, a cat, and a new house they built out in the country. But it came brand new, and out of the box with no color...and didn’t really feel like the vibrant people I saw in front of me.

Every wall was white washed, they had vintage records they didn’t know where to display, and honestly, while their fun-loving funky personalities showed up when we chatted, the vibe was completely missing when I saw their new house.

Melanie and Tony are edgy, and what some may consider out of the box. I mean, Tony has a nose ring, and Melanie, who is from New Orleans travels home to party it up for Mardi Gras EVERY. YEAR!

These people are meant for so much more than white walls, and old couches! (And if you’re wondering the answer is YES, I want to be their friends IRL.)

So when it came time to change up their space here’s what I did to give it more character:

✨ We created a fun nearly lime-colored wall in their living room that also showed off their TV

✨They had plenty of spaces for guests to lounge, like when they stop by for crawfish boils and other gatherings

✨A moody blue bedroom for these two hardworking individuals to unwind
And when all was said and done, not only did this space FEEL like Melanie and Tony, but they were thrilled with how it looked and functioned too.

And here’s what Melanie and Tony had to say about their experience working with me on Give Me The Vision:

“I found Michelle through some friends who had used her services. I was not disappointed!! We used her to plan our living room, kitchen, and master bedroom. Her vision is incredible. Now our house feels like us. Definitely would recommend!!”

06/08/2024

There is power in your outdoor spaces. Especially, with so many of us working from home, we want to make sure there is a place for us to play as well.

When we invest in beautifying our outdoor spaces, and dedicate a spot to connect with nature, get our Vitamin D, and just a breath of fresh air it will improve your physical and mental health.

You don’t need 100 acres to have an outdoor space to enjoy. All you need is a little corner of sunshine, creativity, and dedication.

That’s where Cultivate Your Space comes in. I LOVE designing outdoor spaces, and am offering a limited number of spots of my Give Me The Vision offer for your OUTDOOR PLANS this summer.

https://cultivateyourspace.com/give-me-the-vision

Regarding outdoor spaces, I can help you with furniture, planters, lighting, paint colors, etc. When It comes to plants, if you're in Houston or BCS, check out my friend Heather with Monarch Garden Company.

06/06/2024

Whenever I enter a space for a client....my first question is: does your home serve you, or is it a point of stress?

Let’s take the kitchen for example. Does your kitchen allow you to do what you want and need to do? Maybe that’s meal prepping, entertaining a dozen of your closest friends for an dinner party, or plenty of counter space for your latest Pinterest project.

If so, you may need lots of open spaces, places to move around. For me, my kitchen is for coffee and cocktails. :) So all I really need space for is my whisky and coffee pot.

Whether either or neither of these options sound like you, it will improve your mental health to design a room that actually works for YOUR needs. Not just aesthetically, but functionally.

That’s why, when designing Jeremy and Jen’s kitchen I was careful to take into consideration how they use their space. They love hosting themed parties, and are often the go-to hang out house for their friends.

So we expanded the kitchen to be larger and an open concept with an eat-in kitchen table. We added a bar top for friends to hang while Jen cooks, and a built in bar for Jeremy to mix up his favorite cocktails. Check out the transformation in these before and after photos 😍

Want to create change in your space?

I have limited spaces for my Give Me The Vision offer for the month of June so if you’re interested click the link below.

https://cultivateyourspace.com/give-me-the-vision

06/04/2024

"Intentional, purposeful, and functional."

Three words I feel honored for my design word to be described as.

05/03/2024

Decorating Karen's living room and patio were two of my favorite projects.

Karen already had a beautifully remodeled home, it just needed some of those finishing touches to make it feel like home.

Sometimes that final push after a remodel or move can be the most difficult, you're exhausted and just ready to be done!

Adding in those styling touches at the end is my sweet spot.

If you're needing someone to come in and just finish things up, let's chat!

05/01/2024

What if our surroundings impact us more than we know?

I know I'm usually talking about our homes, but I'm thinking of this on a larger scale, stay with me...

It's been almost exactly one year since I moved to Austin. It was only two hours from my old home, and to some that might seem like a small move, but it was everything.

I left the place I'd lived for FIFTEEN YEARS, the town I became an adult in, the town where my family was, where I grew my business from the ground up, the city where my entire support system resided, the place where I rebuilt my entire life and personhood after trauma. The town I outgrew.

It was no small move.

This move changed everything.

Has it been hard?

Actually, no. Maybe the easiest change I've ever made. It was time. The timing was perfect.

I knew my energy was stagnant in my old town. I knew I had stopped growing. I knew my healing had haulted. I knew I needed to make a shift, moves things around, shake s**t up.

Could I have stayed and still grown?

Sure, probably, but not in the same ways in the same timeline.

In Austin the energy is different. It's the energy I need right now.

My surrounding changed and so have I.

I've grown as an independent person more in the past year than I have in 7 combined.

I'm choosing myself in ways I didn't know were allowed. I'm building relationships that are what I need.

Sometimes your surrounding is everything, sometimes you have to shake s**t up.

Sometimes you can start at home.

If you need help in how to or where to start, I'm your girl.

DM me, let's chat.

04/19/2024

Okay, so how does virtual interior design actually work?

Don't you need to be in my home to really see what I need?

The answer: after over 800 spaces remodeled and 7 years of doing this, 4 of which have been almost exclusively virtual, my answer is "no."

So how does it work?

1. You fill out a quick inquiry form.

2. We hop on a free 15 minute call to discuss your project, needs, style, budget and make sure we're both a good fit for each other. Here we can also decide whether in person or virtual is best for your needs.

3. Schedule a consult, pay deposit, start dreaming.

4. Have in person or virtual consult where we physically walk through your space. I ask detailed questions about feel, intention, desire, need, preferences, budget.

5. You send me specific photos and quick measurements of your space that I'll use to create a floor plan to scale. I make this seamless and simple for you.

6. I get to work on your clickable design. All links are connected, you can visualize your space with the exact items, some you might already own. I include a floor plan so you know exactly how it will all work together.

7. You get to work on your own timeline and your own budget needs to implement a design that you know will serve all of your needs.

No more returns, no more 6 rugs purchased to find "the one", no more Pinterest research of the perfect "white" paint to come home with 16 samples, no more purchasing curtains and getting home to realize you didn't coordinate with the previously purchased pillows.

It's all planned, it's all strategic, it's all known.

All to give you what you want most: a home that feels like you, functions for you, and gives you the life you want to live inside of it!

Ready to get started or learn more? Click the link below.

https://cultivateyourspace.com/give-me-the-vision

Also my DMs are always open!

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