Tag: decor
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How Film Shaped the Way I Design
Long before I called myself a designer, I spent years of my life pouring over movie sets. I would actually try to pick certain movies based on how I thought the character’s home would look. I have quite literally said to my husband, “Let’s watch that movie. The house is incredible.” At the time, I…
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The Collected Living Room: Where Stories Settle In
If the kitchen is the heart of a home, the living room is its memory keeper. This is where stories linger, conversations stretch, and personal history quietly reveals itself. A collected living room doesn’t feel staged or overly considered. It feels known. The most compelling living rooms are layered with objects that suggest a life…
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The Collected Kitchen: Staples That Make a Home Feel Storied
When decorating your kitchen and dining room, there are certain collectibles that take a space from boring to storied. The kitchens that feel the most inviting are rarely the newest or the most “finished.” They’re the ones that look like they’ve been gathered slowly—layered over time with pieces that carry warmth, use, and a little…
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The Secret to a Timeless Kitchen
When I think about the perfect kitchen, I imagine a space that feels like it’s always been there: timeless, welcoming, and layered with character. That’s the heart of classic design. It isn’t about following the latest trend; it’s about blending the best of the past with the conveniences of today so your home feels collected,…
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Bathroom Refresh: From Stark Gray to a Classic Cottage Multi-Use Space
Sometimes, a home refresh starts with the most unexpected things—in our case, a broken washing machine. When our washer suddenly gave out, my husband (who is a jack of all trades) knew he could fix it. As he began to disassemble the stackable washer and dryer, I realized this was my golden opportunity. I had…