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Hi I'm Leslie McWilliams & I create spaces that compel you to see it all,
sit-a-spell & soak it in.

No more overwhelm, spaces are finally done! Home that feels like you dreamed it could be without all of the decision overload!

11/10/2025

White Buttons knows you have ideas!

We’re just brilliant at editing them for you!

Taking ideas & turning them into DONE already!

11/09/2025

I spent the day exploring, experiencing & meeting brilliant people who run incredibly curated businesses and thanks to everyone - all things authentic mid century modern- I took a tour of many gorgeous establishments I can’t wait to come back and explore again!
It was a boost of beauty and spirit!

07/15/2025

We all want a beautiful home!

But let’s not equate “beauty” with
Personalized, meaningful or functional
For the people living in those spaces.

It can be both beautiful and fabulously functional-

You don’t have to choose between them!

You do have to make a plan ❤️ though.

I have a home filled with all my favorite things and I find that I need both order and a bit of chaos to feel most like myself.

That’s not for everyone I know but
What do you ?

Are you team?

📣 I need a messy drawer! Or
📣 I need absolute organization at all times!

06/30/2025

I will unapologetically tell you that each of my “services” are my favorite!

But this service is literally the scrumptious icing on the cake - (and yes I used to bake wedding 🍰 cakes)

Architecture is one HUGE aspect of design like a great cake.

BUT the entire experience of that cake is enhanced, elevated & smack the person closest to you bliss when it's paired with fillings, icings, fruits…endless possibilities for the Perfect Pairings!

Great design is just like that first bite- you can’t help but sit up take notice and demand more!

As a storytelling designer- the absolute euphoria I have when finding all the right colors, textures, artwork & layers that fill in your story is the challenge and adventure I love!

I’ll definitely look through every tile just to ensure I’ve found precisely what I’m after- thousands of rugs, art, wallpapers, light fixtures & furniture pieces and giddily chat to myself about what I love- ooohhhs & aaahhsss abounding!

Here’s to a happy sourcing day for your projects and when you get tired of going at it alone seriously, you’ve found the girl who can’t help but love the details with you!

White Buttons is me Leslie McWilliams and I love all things design and what we offer is a vast imagination and sourcing list and the opportunity
to...
finally
have
your
project & spaces
feel like home
& finally done!

Can't wait to chat today!

Talk soon!

Leslie

06/30/2025

Begin at the very beginning...
que the "Sound of Music" for those of you who know you're welcome that song will be with you for the next hour!

Fun times though and this Full Service is the whole cake the icing and the organic beeswax birthday candles too!

You need this service if you are even considering a New Build or Major Remodel- and you want me to be your new best resource for all things amazing BEFORE you begin and throughout the entire project!

WHY before???

Questions and Answers- full stop!

Who is asking you all of the questions to ensure you miss nothing in this major design you're about to undertake and invest in?

From the minutest details to the big ones.

I am not a believer in the "Field of Dreams" philosophy of "Build it and they will come" Nope not this girl I review your designs 100% based on what you'll actually need & how that will fully function for for your life in those spaces.

Example: I walked into an in-progress major remodel & asked the potential clients about the built-ins they were installing. One question from me had them realizing that they had overlooked a few serious functionality issues they hadn't planned for but should have and would now have to either abandon this space for one of the functions they had intended or have a few change order discussions with their builders. Not ideal!

This is far too easy to do & no fault of the homeowners as they were already making 200 other decisions about their build.

The issue isn't your intelligence or your contractor- far from it but merely that outside set of eyes that will delve deeper FOR YOU, taking that overwhelm OFF of your shoulders & giving you the insight of a fresh perspective, ensuring you have planned for all of the easily overlooked details you need in your major investment.

Having White Buttons by your side is having the advocate who earnestly listens to you, ensures you have a cohesive, gorgeous, livable design and collaborates in a respectful way with all of your builders and contractors.

My experience in the wedding design world helped me hone the process of taking the overwhelming and turning it into- We've got this, have a seat and lets have a chat "you're all good I'll handle it for you!"

Working with us is the easy part and I can't wait to hear about the project you're dreaming of!

We are one phone call away, can't wait to chat with you today!

Talk soon Delaware!

Leslie

06/30/2025

First Impressions will stop the scroll!

You have potential guests excitedly looking for the "perfect getaway" You have your guaranteed audience looking to pay for a vacation stay they are dreaming of. You will join the list of "that's so disappointing it looks great until the inside" or the save that for later potential rentals or you'll stop the scroll and they'll go through all of the photos excitedly thinking "Oohh yes! this looks amazing and it fits the needs we have for our vacation!" Period! Let's book!

Guests will pay for the stay at a property that looks and feels like a true "away from it all" pampering experience.

I call this the Vacation Rental BFF service because I'm in this with you and I want you to be wildly successful.

Working with me would look like
+ Property walk through either in person or virtually
+ Who your ideal clients are, your location and the vibe that most guests are looking for that vacation in that region, what would help you stand out against the competition, what guests are doing at this particular location and why are they staying at your rental what do they need most from their stay with you- All of these insights help reveal what will pamper your guests the most and will knock you from basic to Fabulous!
+ Budget chats - lets be real we have to start with how much we can spend and where that money can be best used to help your rental feel & preform better in getting bookings
+ We'll discuss logistics for how this design will be accomplished
+ We would also discuss how this new design was going to be photographed, and marketed in the description of the space. You may not need this as you may be a marketing maven but it is available to discuss as we want to think of this project holistically from start to finish having a process to accomplish all aspects of this new look for your property.

Invest in your success with White Buttons this collaboration is a single phone call away!

Call today to chat about your property!

Talk Soon!

Leslie

&
P.S.
Obvs- if you have a vacation home (not a rental for sharing) and want the "perfect for you" pampering experience you need when you walk away from the everyday and want to experience home but fabulous vacation time too! I've got incredible ideas for you too!
You come up with the dream experience I'll style, figure out the logistics and make it happen for you!

Hi there!I thought it was time for a good old-fashioned intro I'm Leslie McWilliams, the Owner - Lead designer & the tex...
02/07/2025

Hi there!
I thought it was time for a good old-fashioned intro I'm Leslie McWilliams, the Owner - Lead designer & the textile-obsessed, former navy brat, mother of 4, & wife to my college sweetheart who also happens to be a brilliant project manager of custom builds here in DE.

Welcome to White Buttons where
We LOVE the human element in the artistry of designing. You might think, "Umm, what does that mean?"

It just means we design because I deeply value people & their lives- the stories & needs we all have. The emotional & psychological needs & call me crazy but I hold to actually functional everyday life designs that last for years.

We create designs that we see meet your specific tastes & needs in a way we hope is more magical than you could have imagined for yourself.

We think YOU deserve a home that's unapologetically your own & we're here to help you figure out what that even is & give you the fabulous option of doing it for you!

We believe great stories are told
every day in the spaces we inhabit,
classic style is forever &
cake tastes better for breakfast!

These quotes pretty much sum up everything I believe about design!

“Good design is making something intelligible & memorable.
Great design is making something
memorable & meaningful.”
— Deiter Rams

"The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are & not be questioned."
— Maya Angelou

I hope you feel empowered to rethink 'home' while you're on my corner of the web.
You absolutely rock for reading all the way to the end! I feel honored you stayed for my chat.

Talk soon!
Leslie

Cozy library days in my latest projectAre you loving the earlier evenings curled up in a favorite room that feels like a...
10/27/2023

Cozy library days in my latest project

Are you loving the earlier evenings curled up in a favorite room that feels like a hug?

Life happens in here, and yes, that's a crochet project waiting to be finished. This wasn't a styled shoot for this room it's just life, and that's what design for home is creating a place for the life we want to live surrounded by our favorite people and things...


Black & WhiteNatural & BrightBlack and white bathrooms can be designed to fit pretty much any design aesthetic out there...
04/19/2023

Black & White
Natural & Bright
Black and white bathrooms can be designed to fit pretty much any design aesthetic out there, which gives them such versatility!

I chose to layer this look with several different textures: from a sisal rug, deep moody nature scenes you enjoy every time you look into the bathroom as they are reflected in the fabulous natural wood round mirror, accompanied by some dried eucalyptus leaves in the perfect pottery jug which share their amazing scent each time this bathroom gets steamy, then we chose a large scale tile for both the shower & floor to help keep an open airy feel for this mid sized bathroom, along with light curtains and a simple blue plaid shower curtain.

So many choices you can take a black and white bathroom, don't be afraid to explore all the colors and styles that pair with these beautiful neutrals!
Happy creating you guys!

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