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Travel Notes | Charleston, South Carolina
A girls trip to Charleston, planned by a friend who has loved it for years, which meant expectations were quietly high from the start. Not in a checklist kind of way, but in the I know this place is going to wow me kind of way. And it did. Not because of any one landmark
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Behind the Design | What Really Happens During the Construction Phase
When most people think about interior design, they picture the finished space, the cabinetry, the lighting, the materials all working together. But the part that actually determines how well that final result comes together?Construction. This is where the design either holds up… or quietly falls apart. So I want to walk you through what really
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Behind the Design | Lighting Heights
Lighting placement is one of those details that seems small—but it’s the difference between a space feeling effortless or slightly off. There are standard guidelines I use as a starting point, but the goal is never to follow rules blindly. It’s to make lighting feel right in the space. How I Plan It Before we
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Behind the Design | Countertop Edges
Countertop Edges: What’s Standard, What’s Worth the Upgrade, and What Most People Don’t Know When most people think about countertops, they’re focused on the material and color. But one of the details that quietly changes everything is the edge profile. It’s subtle, but it’s one of those decisions that can make your kitchen feel either
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Cabinet Hardware & Placement: The Small Detail That Changes Everything
Cabinet hardware is one of those decisions that seems small — until it isn’t. It’s touched every single day. It’s at eye level. It reflects character. It can lean modern, traditional, playful, or refined with just a slight shift in shape or finish. And placement? Placement is what makes it feel intentional instead of accidental.
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Why Plumbing Should Be Considered the “Jewelry” of Your Home (Not Just Lighting)
When we talk about the “jewelry” of a home, lighting usually gets top billing — and for good reason. The right fixture can elevate a space, add sparkle, and create atmosphere. But there’s another design detail we interact with every single day that deserves just as much attention: plumbing fixtures. Whether it’s the way water
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Travel Notes, Cancún, A Lesson in Texture, Light, and Really Good Food
With the colder weather settling into Tennessee lately, I’ve found myself thinking back to the warmth and stillness of early January, when my husband and I traveled to Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres. Some trips stay with you because of the pace, others because of the people. This one stayed with me because of the
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Spring 2026 Interior Design Trends: What’s Sticking, What’s Coming, and How I’m Designing Ahead
Every year around this time, I start seeing a shift. Clients come in less interested in what’s new and more interested in what will still feel good five, ten, fifteen years from now. As we head into spring 2026, that shift feels especially clear. The thread I’m seeing, and hearing echoed across the design world,
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What Makes a Home Feel Cohesive (And Why Pinterest Can’t Answer That)
Most of my clients come to me with great taste. They’ve saved the images, they know what they’re drawn to, and they’ve done their homework.What they don’t know, yet, is why all of those good ideas still aren’t coming together in real life. Cohesion Is About Relationships, Not Proximity Cohesion isn’t about buying matching furniture
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Three Decisions You Need Before Framing Goes Up
If you’re beginning construction on a new home, the framing stage can feel like things are finally moving. Walls are going up, rooms are taking shape, and it’s exciting to see your home come to life. But framing is also the point where many homeowners realize they needed to make more decisions earlier. A lot