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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

If you are on Instagram today, you will see that Valeria at @rebeccandgenevieve and I have partnered up to giveaway the most gorgeous Persian rug! Come to my page and see for yourself and enter! Photo credit: Valeria Jacobs| Rebecca and Genevieve Rugs Rug Obsession I have an obsession with these beauties. I do not […]

My top tips for finding the perfect Vintage Rug

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As I continue updating my haven, design challenges abound! That’s what makes design life so fun though! The thrill of trying to figure out how to make things work makes my adrenalin run high. I love it. A few weeks ago, we invited a *big* plant baby into our home. We call him the Beast. […]

DIY Planter Makeover

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I have a new obsession I wanted to share with you today! Artisan Ceramics. Not for the faint of heart as far as pricing but the detail and quality will leave you forever in love.   Photo cred: Willow Vane  Artisan planters and shelves They are rustic, artistic and fun to style and design into […]

Design Wins: Artisan Ceramics and Macrame Planters

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Did you know I am from Seattle? And did you know Nordstrom started in Seattle? Their Annual Anniversary Sale begins today!! YAAAS, TODAY. For those who know me, they know I love anything from my hometown and I will tout it allllll day long until you want to stuff a Starbucks coffee cup in my […]

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks

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Hello! We haven’t talked about photography in awhile. Summer is prime time to take all those vacay pics, so let’s explore camera ISO, shall we? What is ISO on my camera? The best way to explain ISO is to think of a sponge and water.  ISO is the sponge and the light entering the camera […]

Instagram worthy pictures by knowing your camera ISO

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Guys, I am still in shock that West Elm reached out and asked to feature my haven!! Humbled? Yes, to say the least! It’s a funny thing being a designer. You are constantly evolving and growing. The creative process is real, my design besties. I believe that mid-century vibes and clean lines will remain in […]

My West Elm Front+Main Home Tour

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Summer is a time for fun in the sun so it made total sense to give you a roundup of all the hot weather essentials that I love! Summer Hats Protecting our skin from the sun’s harsh rays should be a number one priority for a baby to someone 99. Part of looking cute while […]

Hot Weather Essentials: Short+Sweet Edit

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By now I am sure you have seen the colorful, whimsical murals popping up all over different cities on social media. Instagram in particular is chock full of them. I am definitely OBSESSED. I have told you numerous times before that I am a visual person and when I see these eye candies, I eat […]

Pro tips for Instagrammable Street Wall Art

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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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