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I love following interior design accounts online and watching design shows on TV, but I always have one major complaint: they never show how to make homes livable. Have you noticed that not one “after” home on HGTV includes a TV mounted on the wall?! I can’t speak for you, but I have a TV […]

The dust is finally starting to settle on my big move into my first place as a homeowner (jk – dust is still flying everywhere because renovations are def still happening), but thankfully the master bathroom is actually done done, folks. And by “done done,” I mean not a single thing is hung on the […]

This week, we experienced our first major condo renovation blip. Let me set the scene: we’re in the final stretch. Movers come next week. The cabinets and countertop are all scheduled to be installed this weekend. And then yesterday, I get a call from the cabinet provider (who shall remain nameless…) that my dream countertop […]

I’m moving in two weeks, so all hopeful projects have come to a screeching halt. But before the move was in motion, public enemy number one in my apartment was my second bedroom. Second Bedroom: Before I use my second bedroom as an office and guest room. The furniture in my second bedroom was purely […]

There are a handful of rules I stick to when decorating rooms: (i) spaces should be visually interesting with different textures and textiles, (ii) the more light the better, and (iii) comfort and function always come first. I rarely have issue convincing clients to lead with comfort…except when it comes to outdoor space. For whatever […]

When folks approach me about decorating a drab room in their home, their biggest fear is always the same: the cost. Very rarely do people wanna pony up the cash for brand new, big ticket furniture like sofas or TV stands. But the truth? In most instances, all a room needs is a little refresh […]