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heart that built me Interior Design/Decorating I would love to help your space ‘reflect your heart’. I can’t wait to help you in whatever way you need.

I feel like your home should be the place you walk into, take a deep breath and feel peace.

Sunday Stills:Moments from the week. 1. Our three trees. 🥰2. Front patio. Someday the siding around the front door will ...
05/24/2026

Sunday Stills:

Moments from the week.

1. Our three trees. 🥰
2. Front patio. Someday the siding around the front door will be painted and there will be brick on the concrete. Ha!
3. A shelfie.
4. Louie sleeps wherever there is sun.
5. PNW treasures from our neighbors beach.
6. Our in-progress room.
7. Totch after eating 600,000 IU of Vitamin D. (He’s fine)
8. My in-laws dog, Lizzie.

A common misconception is that design doesn’t take place until after construction is underway. In an ideal world, it’s a...
05/23/2026

A common misconception is that design doesn’t take place until after construction is underway.

In an ideal world, it’s actually the opposite. So many of the design details dictate a space.

- Window Placement
- Lighting Placement
- Exposed Beams or Ceiling Details

Every single one of these details impacts furniture placements, which impacts design flow and aesthetics. There are so many nuanced decisions that impact the final aesthetic, thinking of them up front helps the process go smoother.

What design detail would you start with?

05/21/2026

Outdoor living space.

It is an extension of the home. And here in the PNW, having a covered space is a game-changer. When we designed this space, we wanted it to capture the beauty all around while also creating a calming and comfortable place to relax. We use this almost daily. It’s great when we have parties because with the fireplace and heaters, it becomes another gathering place even when it’s a little chilly.

I always, always recommend creating outdoor living. In any climate, it is a wonderful extension of home.

My favorite is a glass of wine at the end of the day or coffee with my hunny on slow Saturday mornings. What would you use this space for?

Let’s talk about floating shelves. I have heard some rumblings that floating shelves are on their ‘way out’. I, for one,...
05/17/2026

Let’s talk about floating shelves.

I have heard some rumblings that floating shelves are on their ‘way out’. I, for one, would like to dispute this thought process and talk about the history of the floating shelf concept.

In the 16th & 17th centuries, many kitchens had exposed wood shelving supported by brackets. So technically, this ‘trend’ has been around for centuries. Sure, how it shows up in design has changed. But I think it’s safe to say this is one design staple that is here to stay. And I am all for it!

Design:
Photo:
Florals & Staging:
Lighting:
Stools:

A focal point.My office. This is one of my favorite rooms in our whole home. Every single inch of this room was intentio...
10/14/2025

A focal point.

My office. This is one of my favorite rooms in our whole home. Every single inch of this room was intentional. And all created around the rug.

I saw this rug when we were very early on in the building process. As soon as Natalie posted it, I just it needed to live in my office (if you’re looking for a vintage rug is your place!). I had a vision for the space, but finding the anchoring piece brought it all together. It turned out even better than I could’ve imagined!!

Design:
Photo:
Florals & Staging:
Rug:
Picture Lights:
Custom Arch Doors:
Chair:

Trunk Desk: Restoration Hardware (over 10 years ago 😌)

Sunday Stills.A moment of total honesty - sometimes I really struggle with what ‘should’ be vs what is. An example, our ...
10/12/2025

Sunday Stills.

A moment of total honesty - sometimes I really struggle with what ‘should’ be vs what is. An example, our home is far from completed (there’s a longer story there but I’ll save it for another time), and there are spaces that barely have furniture and decor. Believe me when I say I fully realize this is not a real-life problem! However, as a designer I struggle with feeling ‘less-than’. Like it should be perfect / we can do some parts work on that later. 😂

I guess my point is, we all have spaces in our lives where we feel like something ‘should’ be where it is not, and the tiny squares we spend a lot of time on aren’t helping with that narrative. So for anyone today who needs to hear it, you are enough exactly where you are. May you do something today that brings you joy and feeds your soul. And I’ll be over here working on shifting my inner dialogue to gratitude instead of not enough. 🥰

Let’s talk decorating for Halloween. Especially when it’s not your thing.Our kids are big fans of Halloween. I am not. H...
10/10/2025

Let’s talk decorating for Halloween. Especially when it’s not your thing.

Our kids are big fans of Halloween. I am not. However, over the years I’ve bent a bit and incorporated more Halloween decor in with our fall decor. It truly makes them happy, and which makes me happy.

And there are easy ways to do this. Target is a fav spot for ‘spooky’ decor. There are always $1-$3 decor items that are Halloween themed. Such an easy way to add a touch of the season. We got a skeleton, named Captain Braid-beard, at Costco almost ten years ago. He comes out every year. And yes, on November 1 all of the jack-o-lanterns, skulls and spiders go right back in their storage bin. 🕷️

Halloween | Decor | Keep It Simple

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10/05/2025

Sunday Scroll.

Space of immense beauty.
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