So you decided to link up with another human and now y’all are having a hard time determining how to arrange your design aesthetic so that it’s pleasing to everyone involved. My advice to you? Save yourself the headache and just end the relationship now. 😒 Like I’d actually ever say that. Lol. Not now, […]
I will be the first to say that my home is NOT tidy at all times. Hell, most of the time it looks like a little hurricane has hit; and one has – Hurricane Camille. Let’s be real here – who really has the time to have a perfectly manicured, magazine ready home at all […]
Most people’s homes are not fully reflective of a particular era unless they are a design purist who is fully committed to one design aesthetic. The majority of us have a mixture of various styles and trends which ultimately form these personally curated spaces that we call “home.” At its core, our homes absolutely should […]
Stop Crowdsourcing for Interior Design Advice My entire blog is based on my opinions about interior design, parenting, and the like. I enjoy projecting what I think on these topics regardless of if others agree or disagree. I’m not asking for permission to have my own opinions. I actively share my thoughts on these topics […]
It has amazed me that of all things- scrunchies have made a comeback! My first thought is “But why?!” But like most things – trends come and go and then come back again. This is not an exception for interior design trends. It low-key sucks that people over commercialize trends and then the charm that […]
I could sit down and talk about area rugs for daaaaaaays. There is so much to consider when choosing the one. 😍Regardless of the materials and styles that make up the rug world, there are a few quick and dirty ground rules that you need to know. Let’s get started. Rug Rule #1 When […]
The right artwork in the home simply elevates the space. I’ve spent a few hundred dollars on pieces that I love (some of which are framed but not even mounted). While I have no shame in dropping a few dollars for a piece that I love, I’m just not made out of money. This doesn’t […]
There was an interior design business that I worked at for a few years in New Orleans. One of the most exciting elements of the job for me was the textile library – particularly the passementerie. There are so many types of trimming that can totally transform a piece by adding an ornamental flair. It’s […]
One of the trickiest, most doubt-inducing parts of designing a home, is deciding on the perfect color palette. Unless you have a designer with some fancy software that can develop a beautiful mockup of what the paint and furniture colors will look like in your space, you’re probably hoping and praying that the colors you […]
I’m currently in Dallas at my mom’s house and I am just amazed at how much space she has for so little mula. I mean like her mortgage for her seven-bedroom house is comparable to my rent for my tiny New York apartment. As much as I yearn for more space, New York has my […]