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Creating Elevated Comfort on Clamshell Lake
The clients wanted their Clamshell Lake cabin to feel intimate, while also being able to expand, allowing them to graciously host their large set of family and friends.
Finding Craftsmanship in Florence
If I could sum up Florence in one word it would be “craftsmanship.” Whether it’s food, leather products, stationary, fragrances, etc. - it is all made with generations of learning, passion and precision.
Summers in Sicily
Every summer we spend some time with my husband’s family in Sicily, but this summer was a little different.
Brooklyn: A Step Off My Beaten Path
I went back to visit New York in May of this year for the first time in FIVE years and this time I was determined to see more than just Manhattan.
Antwerp: A Design Destination
Antwerp is one of those places for me that always hits home, yet offers something new every time I visit.
Spring in Paris
One of the best things about Paris is that it’s a “one top shop” city. There’s fantastic fashion at all price points, great home stores, and amazing vintage.
Salone del Mobile 2023 Recap
My recap of Salone del Mobile - a renowned international trade fair and exhibition that presents the latest trends and innovations in furniture and interior design.
Round Top Round Up
Recently I had the opportunity to visit Round Top, Texas, a self-described “big time small” city about an hour and a half outside of Austin with a world-renowned antique and vintage scene.
The Case for Client-Led Design vs. Signature Style
As an interior designer, I’m often asked to describe my “signature style” or aesthetic. It’s a reasonable question, but one that I struggle with and there are a few reasons why.
Minneapolis Interior Design Trends in 2023
As a Minneapolis native, and with a long career in the design industry, I’ve had my finger on the pulse of its trends for a long time and these are the Interior Design Trends I’m seeing for 2023.
5 Tips for Designing a Great Home Office
There is maybe no other room in the house that’s been discussed more in the past three years than the home office. But how do you make it a place where you can achieve more than just the task at hand? Here are my five tips.
2023 Travel Destinations for Design Inspiration
Travel-inspired design isn’t just about bringing home trinkets from your trips to put on a shelf. It’s about experiencing different cultures, environments and ways of life, and then incorporating those things that speak to you into your home and daily rituals.
Benefits and Considerations: Hiring an Architect
We’ve lived in our custom designed home for over a year now, so here are my thoughts on the benefits and considerations of using an independent architect for your new home build.
How to Design a Multi-Functional Space
Now, more than ever, creating functionality and flexibility in your space is critical, so here are a few ideas for achieving that wherever you are in life.
To Build or Not to Build
In 2015 our family had the opportunity to spend a part of the year living in Hong Kong but transitioning back to our suburban home life after living in a bustling city for months was challenging.
My Top Small Business Saturday Spots
In honor of Small Business Saturday I’ve rounded up several of my favorite spots here at home and away.
My First Home Renovation Project: 7 Lessons
Home ownership and improvement has always been an area of excitement and interest for me and my partner, and it also happens to be an area where we work really well together.
Maison&Objet Market Interior Design Trends Recap
Being back out in the world and being able to physically touch and feel items reminded me how important your senses are in creating a sense of place.
The Future of Householding
When we take the time to think big-picture about design, the details become intentional and important.
The American South, Part 3: The Career Change
In the last seven years, I made two major, life-altering career changes. One was a professional bucket list item, the other I never saw coming.