Making Spaces

Hello Reader, Ever stand in a room that should look good… and still feel like something's not quite right? From my experience, it's usually not a major problem. Most of the time it comes down to a few small things that are surprisingly easy to fix. In my latest video, I'm sharing 4 quick design fixes I see over and over again: artwork that's the wrong proportion curtains hung too low rugs that are just a little too small lighting that is too cool or too direct These are the kinds of tiny...

Hello Reader, Have you noticed the 90's are coming back in a major way? Maybe it's because I have teen boys who both are (re)discovering bands like Nirvana and vintage collegiate sweatshirts (vintage as in the year I graduated college, 2001). You know what, we're seeing this trend in the home world as well. And while I'm not generally one to jump on a trend band wagon of any sort - clothes or otherwise - I am happy to see these shifts. Overall, I'm seeing a shift towards embracing wood...

Hello Reader, Im all about shifting mindsets - from therapy to how I approach my workday, sometimes, changing how we think about something - even slightly, can make all the difference! And that is so true when it comes to home decorating as well! I know when I stopped asking myself one question and switched to a different way of thinking - it made all my decor dilemmas easier to solve. I've also noticed it comes up a lot in my 1:1 calls so I figured it was worth sharing here as well! Ready...

Hello Reader, You know, we all have some weaknesses and mine is measuring. I tell you, I have to measure and re-measure and then measure one more time. Whether it was back in my sewing days or choosing furniture, man, I need to keep that measuring tape nearby. Admittedly, I used to order things thinking I had a handle only to realize I was wrong. Ugh. Welp. I've come up with some good strategies for deciding if something will fit in a space (like using painter's tape to visualize something in...

Hello Reader, Life is moving fast over here; two boys in high school and one headed off to college soon. Doing this alone is tough and I'm always looking for quick wins - especially when it comes to the house. During some of my 1:1 design calls with a few of this week - I realized a lot of us could use some easy wins. For me, that means low-cost, simple but with a HIGH IMPACT. I'll share a few of my favorites below along with the coordinating video I made which goes in more details. If these...

Hello Reader, Are you a rule breaker or follower? I always consider myself a rule follower - I like order and structure...but then when it comes down to home design, I throw them all out the window! (Except for some tried & true guidelines but that's another post...) Over the last few weeks during some 1:1 design calls (one of my favorite things!), I've noticed a lot of us hold onto to some home decor myths that have been drilled into our minds. And you know what? They don't stand the test of...

Hello Reader, This week, I've worked with so many of you on your spaces (yay!)- making decisions about paint and furniture layout and even creative storage options. Plus, I've had to make a lot of decisions over here with my home renovation - it made me think about this fun design game I used to play in my head... "If I could only change one thing in this room...." Because sometimes, that's all we've got. Whether, it's time or money or resources - changing one thing might be the only or best...

Hello Reader, Ever feel like you could have all the baskets in the world and still never be organized? I certainly feel that way. Years ago, I thought another bin, basket, tub, or rack would solve all of my organizational issues. Boy, was I wrong. This is a common issue - focusing more on just containing items rather than actual functional organization. I realized it was more about methods and processes (which I’ve shared in other posts) and once those are under control, then it’s time to...

Hello Reader, Every look around and think, why does it feel so cluttered in here - I don't even have that much stuff?! I know I for sure have been there - from my bookshelves to bedroom and kitchen counters. It's not necessarily that everything has to go or that I no longer want them - but either way it's stressing me out. You know the idea 'out order contributes to inner calm.' Well, there's lots of reasons for this - and, good news, easy fixes! Even if you do actually have tons of stuff,...

Hello Reader, Here we are at Week 2 of the Decluttering for Real Life series! As I improve on my organization - I'm excited to share these tips with you. Also, be sure to go to the end and click which TYPE of email content you enjoy most so I can focus on that for you :) Last week I shared the OHIO device (Only Handle It Once) which gives your brain a clever trick to handle clutter. Today, I'm sharing two types of decluttering methods that can make a big difference. Personally, I can find...