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Hey Friends! Have you ever looked at a home and you thought "Humm, I really enjoy that look.....I wonder what I LIKE about it?" Well, when I was building our home there was one construction detail that I kept noticing I was drawn to whenever I saw a home constructed with it.  It was: BROWN/BRONZE WINDOW GRIDS When choosing between brown (or bronze) and white window trim, the color of hour window frames and internal grids changes the entire look of your home. White white grids offer a classic, bright appearance, dark brown or bronze window trim creates a bold, modern contrast that frames your view like a piece of art.  Let me show you some windows and you can see what I mean. :-) White Trim Windows (I love the white on coastal homes!) VERSUS Metal or Brown Trim Windows (I prefer this look when doing a craftsman/rustic exterior)   Chester Springs Architects & Building Designers Msl Associates Ltd. Architects Although normally the brown gr...

Tips on how to change your place from drab to fab! My OWN house!! Come see the Before and After Home Tour! .    I promise if you follow these simple ideas you can really make a difference in how your home feels. I attached some of my favorite affiliate links. If you make a purchase I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you.   Designer Picks:  Click to shop! My Burlap Curtains (I own) Olive Tree Coffee Table (I own) Burnt Orange Throw (I own) Burnt Orange Throw Pillows (I own) Coffee Table Tray Greenery Vases Neutral Looped Rug (I own) 1.) ADD GREENERY!  I understand that some folks can’t keep a plant alive for the life of them but there are some really nice faux plants out there too.   Sometimes they cost a lot – but they add so much to a room – definitely worth it.  I just bought a beautiful palm tree for 35.00 at the thrift store (I was very lucky). High end furniture stores I worked for sold these same trees for $550...

As an interior designer, I spend a lot of time browsing furniture and home décor from countless retailers. It's always interesting to me when I keep stopping on pieces that catch my eye, only to realize they're from the same designer. That has happened again and again with Christopher Knight Home. Here is our airbnb home I designed with a Christopher Knight accent chair. (Unfortunately the teal is not available right now but the orange version   is which could still be lots of fun!) This article is a curated product roundup that contains affiliate links. If you click a link and buy something from Wayfair or Amazon, I may earn a small commission at zero extra cost to you.😊 Just click to shop!  Also, as you know I'm a huge fan of reading reviews first !! One of the things I appreciate most about this collection is that although he has a few trendy items, most the designs have clean lines, classic proportions, and versatile finishes that work beautifull...

We all need help sometimes thinking of what Mom would like for a gift! I am an interior designer and a Mom myself so would like to help you all out. 💛🎁   You can use this post for birthdays, Mother's Day and Christmas! ( or honestly, just by yourself a gift too LOL.... that's what I usually end up doing- opps)  These are all fun unique gifts on my Amazon affiliate links that I have collected that would make any mom excited that likes making their home look unique and beautiful.  If you click on any of those click on #4! That vase is incredible! So unique it looks like it's fabric but it's a hard plaster. I p...

Quiet Luxury is one of my favorite design styles because it proves you don't need a huge budget to create a home that feels beautiful and sophisticated.  By combining timeless furnishings, rich textures, and a simple color palette, you can create a space that feels both elegant and comfortable. In this mood board, I've pulled together some of my favorite pieces to help you recreate this warm Quiet Luxury look in your own home. If you find something you love, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. It doesn't cost you anything extra, and it helps me keep creating free decorating inspiration. 🙂 Shop This Look 1. Neutral Slipcover Sofa Chase lounge option 2. Accent Chair 3. Soft Joanna Gaines Area Rug 4. Iron Coffee Table 5. Meadow/Stream Artwork 3 Piece Art Work 6. Olive Tree 7. Standing Lamp 8. Throw Blanket 9. Small Art Small Art opt 2 10. Decorative Books 11. Decorative basket 12. Unique Pot / Vase Why This Quiet Luxury Living Room Works When clients ask ...

If you've been following my blog for a while, you know I'm an interior designer who LOVES to save money. Today I'm about to share one of my biggest designer secrets—one that has literally saved me and my clients thousands of dollars on furniture. There isn't a single design project where I don't use Google Lens. It's incredibly simple. All you need is the Google app on your phone (it's even easier if you use Google Photos). Just tap the Lens icon on any picture, and Google will search the internet for that exact item—or pieces that look almost identical. Whenever friends come over to my house, I usually end up giving them a Google Lens demonstration because it really is that good! A few months ago I gave my home a much-needed house facelift . We replaced the furniture, carpet, and flooring, and Google Lens helped me stretch my budget so much further. For example, I completely fell in love with my sofa which was online.. I always recommend reading reviews bef...

 One of the questions I get asked all the time is, "How do you order so many items online without being disappointed?" White and natural wood Farmhouse coffee cabinet Reviews are everything. If you can't find a review on one site, you can also use Google Lens to see if that exact same item is on a different site and see if there are reviews on it. If I am not able to read at least five reviews on an item I tell myself I just need to pass because the chances are I'll probably be the first one to write a review and it's going to be horrible 😂 In fact, that's probably my biggest secret when buying furniture online. I'm also a very big fan of looking at customer uploaded photos. To me, I feel like that's the real look. Not the glamorized picture that they show first on Amazon or Wayfair. As an interior designer, one of the first things I look for is what people say about the finish. Does it look like real wood, or does it have that shiny laminated look?...