Expanding the Hikari family, the new sputnik chandelier is a statement piece with its cluster of spheres and cones, adding both fun and elegance to any room. If you prefer minimalist style, the Centella table lamp with its organic shape and hand-woven jute shade offers...
What do you get when you combine blue and neutral? You get BLEUTRAL! If you’re building your color confidence, start with a chambray blue color and layer in warm, earthy, neutral colors like cognac and camel. You can’t go wrong with these calming colors. And...
There were many highlights in 2023. I’m a published author. I also turned 40 and traveled to nine countries with my dear friends to celebrate. We got through our first year of marriage! My sister is pregnant. We bought a piece of land to build...
Lighting plays a crucial role in holiday decor as it sets the mood and creates ambiance. Mitzi is where I find thoughtfully crafted lighting to enhance the overall festive vibe. My collection with Mitzi is super versatile and will help you layer different lighting options...
Getting inspiration from the Living by Design Showhouse, I picked out lights from Lamps Plus to help one of my clients brighten up their living room. They loved how I used my Mitzi collection to create depth in the showhouse and they wanted something similar...
My process for this collection started with primitive geometric shapes, likes cones, spheres, and lines. Then I turned these simple objects into something more modern and sculptural. Layering lighting into a space is important because they not only create ambience, but they can add dimension....
Step inside and tour the second annual Living By Design Showhouse. I’m beyond excited to be part of this project! Check out my maximalist guest bedroom, closet and bathroom designs. My good friend Louvain was my jumping-off point for inspiration. She’s a nomadic bohemian who...
[Giveaway closed] When I celebrated my 10 year bloggiversary, I had a giveaway for video design consultations. I had so much fun doing them so I’m excited to do it again to celebrate my upcoming release of my book! How the video consultation work —...
While I was digging through my folders for a file yesterday, I found these alternate book options. I thought it’d be fun to share them with you all to see the process. This was the first pass They were designed by Ten Speed’s talented graphic...
Recently, I held my first keynote talk at Haven Conference in Atlanta. I went into it with a very clear, calm and collected attitude. I’ve been preparing for weeks. The old me would’ve needed a shot to ease the nerves because public speaking was terrifying....
