07/23/2026
There was a time when one of my favorite weeks of the summer wasn’t spent designing homes—it was spent inspiring future designers.
Each summer, I hosted a design camp for 3–4 girls, ages 8–12, where we walked through the entire design process from start to finish. We began with a floor plan so they could understand the fundamentals of space planning. From there, we headed to the Denver Design Center to source fabrics, furnishings, and finishes, learning how every selection contributes to a cohesive design.
Back at our studio, we assembled everything into a complete room presentation, giving each student a fully designed bedroom to take home and proudly share with their parents. I'm sure they appreciated what it would actually cost 🤣
Watching their creativity grow and seeing them realize that great design is equal parts imagination and problem-solving was incredibly rewarding.
This photo was taken at one of my favorite Denver landmarks—the iconic, what I call the “French Fry in the Sky” at the Denver Design District. It brings back such wonderful memories.
Who knows… maybe one of these young designers will create beautiful spaces for a living some day. 🩷