Look, I get it. It’s fun to control the lights behind your TV, computer monitor, or Zoom background. In a world where big tech has such a large influence on the economy, politics, etc. Why not have that reflected intimately in your home? It’s not surprising the even wash of colored lights gained so much momentum in recent years. It somehow reflects the sleek, colorful, and yet restrained design language so many of these companies love to utilize. As if they want to yell that

May may be the best month. I’ve felt this way for at least the past 10 years. It’s usually a bit on the busier side but it’s always full of anticipation of summer break, vacations, or generally higher energy levels. I’ve recently been informed that May also houses National Renovation Month as well as National Mental Health Awareness Month. If that’s not the perfect combination for my work, I couldn’t tell you what is! If you’re unfamiliar, my background is in both interior de

Today, I want to discuss a juicy topic: home design for aging in place. Okay, maybe it isn’t the topic everyone wants to discuss, but it’s important, especially for those of us who are hoping to have the privilege of aging and living a full life. Now, if you’ve watched John Oliver , or have a family member who has considered some sort of living facility, you’ll probably be aware of at least some of the horrors the later years of life can look like if one doesn’t stay in th

It's funny how some things stay the same Soo I've recently been focusing on trying to put all the puzzle pieces together for this design business. There's been a foundation for a handful of years at this point but, as you may know, I'm feeling ambitious. Part of this process has been going back through the last 5+ years of projects and posts and analyzing to inform the direction I want to go. And there was one thing in particular that really stuck with me, this video. Why d

pomegranate, blue + olive, plus a dash of wheat This week I needed a creative outlet. The nature of the home design I focus on is much more functional than aesthetic driven. Of course, the idea is that they feed each other but I begin with function always. So I set out to just create something that felt fun. I wanted color. Stimulation. Something kinda playful but maybe slightly sexy too. I wasn’t totally sure where it would take me but I decided a bedroom was where I wanted

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