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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

Hey there! With summer in full swing and a few exciting IRL client renovation projects, I’ve got a lot to share with you today! Hanging Lights One of my tasks this week is to curate and source a dining room light for a client who has a rectangular combined living space that encompasses their kitchen, […]

How to hang lighting like a Pro

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Have you noticed that our family room got a new look? Our ever evolving room keeps getting better, it’s looking more refined and updated. I’m so excited about it and would love to share some important tips on how to help you refine your living space too!       It’s all about the Rug […]

5 things you need to know for a Refined Family Room

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As you have seen so far on the blog, my family has inspired me to design for them continuously in new ways as they reach new stages in their lives.     Image Credit: Marise Vitale Photography When it comes to my middle one, I’ve noticed that she never seems to get her own space. […]

Bunk Bed Bedroom Inspiration

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We just came back from our annual trip to the Dez for Memorial Day weekend. And with two weeks of school left, summer vibes have already started to show its sunny face in our home. All of our favorite summer seasonal fruits have appeared and we are so happy! Nectarines are one of our favorites […]

5 Must Have Summer Dining Table Items

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Do you ever wonder what my house looks like behind the pretty images you see on the blog, Pinterest or Instagram? I get asked often online and in real life if my living room or bedroom truly is that neat and organized?? No Make Up Home Tour I am so excited to participate in the […]

No Make Up Home Tour Series 2018: ANITA YOKOTA

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Do you have Melamine cabinets in your home? Not only do I have them in my kitchen, I have them in my master bathroom too! Talk about double whammy! I thought I was stuck with these for a long long while but as you saw in my earlier post, I transformed these bad boys with […]

DIY Secrets to Melamine Cabinets

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Mother’s Day is just around the corner and this weekend is the perf time to get shopping! Or if you’re like me, start making that wish list! My gifts usually consist of handmade cards and breakfast in bed. But these things would make my heart happy too! It’s the little things Trinket dishes in my […]

Must Have Mother’s Day Gifts

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Where did you spend your spring break? Every year, we are lucky enough to get two weeks of spring break. The second week is when my nephews are off and they fly down from PNW. It’s also to celebrate the birthdays of my nephew and I! We always have so much fun and take away […]

2018 Desert Airbnb Feature: The Harriet House Joshua Tree

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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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