Parisian Inspired Girl’s Nursery I think nurseries are my new favorite rooms to put together. I had so much fun designing this perfectly pink nursery for my daughter, Ellery. I knew I wanted a Parisian feel without doing the cheesy Eiffel tower theme so I made sure to include a lot of antique gold accents,…
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One of the most difficult tasks for an interior designer is staying on a tight budget. I’ve done this countless times with my clients but I’m finding it’s actually more difficult to do it for myself as I have “expensive taste syndrome.” Everything I fall in love with is the most expensive option (of course!)…
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Dupe of the Day! The Blake nightstands from Serena and Lily are wrapped in a beautiful neutral rafia. They have 1 drawer on the front with a round gold pull and open storage on the bottom. They are $1,298 each which can be pretty pricey when you have to buy a pair. So I went…
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My Top 10 Semi-Custom Pieces of Art Artwork can make or break a room and it’s one of the key elements that can pull a whole space together. Unfortunately artwork can be one of the most difficult pieces to find. There’s so many options available yet usually the piece you fall in love with is…
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Finding a rug is one of the most difficult parts of designing a room. When I’m designing a room, I usually choose my rug first then use it as a jumping off point to design the rest of the room around it. A rug can make or break a design so it’s important you select…
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What’s the difference between an Interior Designer and an Interior Decorator? Most states allow anyone to use the title “Interior Designer” even without a degree, formal training, or certification. So you can’t assume one has more training or experience than the other. The biggest difference between a decorator and a designer is the expectations. Most…
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Are you a last minute shopper like me? You may be in full on panic mode right now as Christmas is less than a week away! Well don’t worry, I’ve got you covered (or should I say Amazon Prime does!) These last minute gifts would be the perfect gift for any of the home decor…
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Lately I’ve been so drawn to the “California Coastal” design style. It’s surprisingly a very classic style but has modern elements like golds and black metals to root its overall light and airy feel. The key elements of the “California Coastal” style are lots of bright and airy colors with a mix of warm textures…
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Can You Become an Interior Designer Without a Degree? One of the most common questions I get asked by my course students is if they can call themselves an “Interior Designer” if they don’t have a degree. Most states allow anyone to call themselves an Interior Designer regardless of education, training, or experience. There are certain…
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Yes, anyone can assist on new builds and remodel projects if there is a contractor on the project. The homeowner can also choose to act as contractor which means they are responsible for hiring their own subcontractors (ex. plumber, electrician, etc.) I personally don’t recommend acting as contractor unless you are licensed as there is…
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