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You can have a beautiful home and still not feel good in it. And that’s the part that confuses people. Because on paper, everything looks right. The furniture is in place. The colors work. The styling is done. Maybe it even looks like something you’d see in a magazine. But when you actually live in […]

When Design Looks Right But Feels Wrong

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This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

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This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

Summer evokes the wanderlust in all of us. As school is approaching, my thoughts turn to planning one last hurrah somewhere with the family. Recently, Lonny Magazine asked me to highlight my travel treasures that adorn my home. It was truly a fun opportunity to share my travel mementos! And it got me thinking, wait, […]

Home Design Hack: Travel Mementos

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A few years ago, I let my middle daughter choose a paint color for her room and she fell in love with this muted lavendar from Benjamin Moore called Peace and Happiness. It has a bit of magenta and grey and appeals to little girls and design snobs alike! Image Credit: Benjamin Moore Lavender Bliss […]

3 Rules to a Lavender Inspired Bedroom

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As I am here in Seattle relaxing, I finally have some time to seriously think about what kind of chairs I want to invest in for the living room. This whole process has been slow as molasses for me. Usually I have things decided in a quick instant and I have it set up within […]

How to Pair Accent Chairs With No Stress

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Go ahead and take my entryway challenge! Create a second seating area in a corner or area that you thought was impossible. Get furniture that fits and I promise you, you will start utilizing your space in ways you never have before.

3 Magical Tips for A Great Entry Way

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I am a few days into our annual pilgrimage home to Seattle and we have had so much fun already! Being back home sure makes me reminisce about my roots. My design sensibility is definitely influenced by my childhood in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Green trees, rugged mountains, blue lakes and the ocean provide a […]

You must know these Five Distinct Design Features from the Pacific Northwest

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As I write this, my living room is totally naked. That’s right, it’s completely empty. I originally wanted to put the Loloi Loren rug in and have a quick refresh. But then our old family room sectional ripped and I got tired of throwing my Anthropologie  blankets over it and decided I actually needed to […]

Living Room Accent Wall Three Ways

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It’s been a couple weeks since I left my heart in Austin. I have Hunter Fan Company to thank for that! It seriously was a dream. Hunter Fan Company introduced myself and a crew of fabulous interior lovers to all the design inspo we could take in. From left to right: Kirsten from Simpy Grove, Erin […]

Capital of Cool Austin Trip with Hunter Fan Co.

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The great weather has me all hyped up and I want to spend as much time outside as possible. So I thought it would be fun to share some outdoor living spaces with you! I am quick to admit that our backyard is an ideal size but not ideal in design, with so many interior […]

Incredible Outdoor Living Spaces You Need to Know About

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Nothing brings a home back to life faster than a can of paint! Sorting through a million swatches can be daunting, but I’ve got a shortcut for you: my all-time favorite shades of blue & green to revitalize any space. 

My free guide to the best blue and green paint colors 

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