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Not too long ago, I was building my design business and kicking off my entrepreneurship journey. Okay, it was almost 10 years ago, so that might be long to some — but it feels like just yesterday, and I’m thrilled by all we’ve accomplished in under a decade. When I reflect on these past years and […]
Of all the tools I keep in my designer’s toolkit — and believe me, there are many — Pinterest is one of my most used. The visual, searchable, and interconnected platform is the best sidekick for helping me conceptualize a vision and keep track of specific pieces, ideas, or sources. I know you all love a […]
I’ve sometimes heard clients and friends wondering if interior designers and architects are interchangeable, or if a project truly needs both. The truth is that architects and interior designers are stronger together, and projects are better for the collaboration — and frankly, it’s a lot of fun to work together. I’ve partnered with an architect […]
In my experience, there’s a common misconception that interior designers spend their days choosing pretty colors and patterns, testing out couches, then calling it a day. In some ways, I don’t mind the misconception — we make our jobs look easy, and it’s a great success to not let clients see the chaos beauty beneath […]
