How to Think Like an Interior Designer (Even If You’re Doing It Yourself)

I love a good Pinterest board as much as the next girl. But here’s where most people get stuck… They have ideas – but no clear way to turn those ideas into a home that actually works. And that’s the difference between collecting inspiration and creating intentional interior design. So today, I want to walk…

Designing a Home You Truly Love: Outdoor Living, Family Life, and Eco-Friendly Choices

Let’s dish about design! One of the things I love most about teaching design is helping people realize that creating a beautiful home is not about perfection. It is about intention. When you approach your home with thoughtful planning and a little strategy, you can create spaces that support your life and bring you joy…

Outdoor Living Spaces – Elevated Outdoor Design Trends That Bring Indoor Style Outside

For years we’ve heard it: bring the outdoors in. But lately? I’m seeing something even more exciting. We are designing outdoor living spaces that feel just as layered, intentional, and beautiful as our interiors. And whether you’re a DIY Design Lover creating your own backyard retreat or one of my Design Professional Lovelies guiding a…

Your Design Fingerprint: The Foundation of Better Interior Design Decisions

If you are a Design Professional, you already know this truth. Projects run more smoothly when there is a clear framework guiding interior design decision-making from the very beginning. If you are a DIY Design Lover, this may be the missing piece that explains why design decisions sometimes feel overwhelming, inconsistent, or exhausting. That framework…

My Interior Design Pet Peeves (And Why They Matter More Than You Think)

Every designer has them. Those little interior design moves that make our eye twitch, our shoulders rise, or our inner editor want to step in and gently say, “Um…no.” Today I’m sharing a few of my biggest design pet peeves, not to shame, but to elevate the conversation around handsome, thoughtful, intentional design. Shower niches…

Design Decisions for Couples: Designing a Home Together Without Losing Your Mind

Designing a home as a couple can be one of the most exciting projects you ever take on. It can also be one of the most stressful if you don’t set a few things straight from the start. In my experience, most tension comes down to design decisions for couples and how those decisions are…

Interior Design Project Planning: 3 Things to Decide Before You Begin

3 Things to Get Clear On Before Starting an Interior Design Project Let’s have a real talk moment, my friend. Starting an interior design project is exciting – fresh ideas, beautiful possibilities, big dreams. But here’s what often gets skipped in the excitement phase: life does not stop just because you decided it’s time to…

Stop Treading Water in Your Interior Design Business

Honesty time as we open back up for business in 2026. It’s time to check in with yourself with the one soul-fueling, profit-driving question that actually matters. Are you feeling energized by last year, or secretly fatigued as you carry it forward? Do you have the Sunday scaries as you think about opening back up…

How Long Does an Interior Design Project Really Take?

After budget, the timeline for an interior design project is one of the biggest questions I hear – and I totally get it. Whether it’s a single-room makeover or a full home transformation, you want to know when you’ll finally get to enjoy it! And while today’s design timelines look a bit different than they…

How to Add Wow Factor to Your Home During the Holidays

Girlfriend, the holidays are the perfect time to infuse your home with a little extra sparkle and style! Whether you’re hosting family or simply want to make your space feel festive, there are several ways to elevate your décor and add that “wow” factor to your home. If you’re craving holiday interior design ideas that…

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