January 17, 2018
Medical Leave
Due to medical need, Kara is stopping work until further notice. Shannon will be handling projects and tying up loose ends in her absence. Thank you for your understanding, and your prayers are welcome. ...
June 23, 2017
Bigger Isn’t Always Better
Learning to best utilize your small space Guest post by Amy Bird. Well, I’ve never written a blog post about anything, let alone interior design, but here it goes! Let me start by telling you three things: First, I have five kids total-Sydney-14, Owen-12, Evangeline-5, Silas-3, and...
February 6, 2017
Clear The Clutter, Start Fresh
It’s that time of year where we are clearing out the old to ring in the new! I love this time of transition in my home. It gives me a chance to look every room over with a new sense of sight. Do I still...
August 14, 2016
WHY YOUR BUDGET IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR STYLE
When I get asked the question “What sets you apart from other designers?” there are a couple of things that come to mind. The first thing is that my background is varied. I’ve furnished model homes, I’ve worked as a designer at a selections center...
June 1, 2016
Design with KIDS in mind
It seems that there is a misnomer; if you have a crew of little rascals, you cannot live in a well-designed home…This is totally false!!! Designs with KIDS in mind have three crucial, but simple elements. This type of design needs to be durable, functional,...
May 4, 2016
The Home & Garden Show Phenomenon
I just love home and garden shows, don’t you? I mean…grab your glass of wine, your cheese and grapes, prop your feet up on the cocktail table and just soak it all in. Be inspired. Watch the demo day unfold, the problems arise (as they...
November 30, 2015
The Struggle Is Real for Window Treatments
One of the skills I pride myself on is custom window treatments. I know that realistically not everyone can afford custom draperies or shades, and that even just the mention of it scares some clients; whereas some clients seek me out just for this skillset...
October 14, 2015
The Impact of Design on Well-Being
When I decided to enter the profession of interior design, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I knew when I was young that I had a creative knack and knew that different spaces made me feel different things. I also, however subconsciously, knew...
September 25, 2015
My 6-Step Decorating Checklist
I've decided to take the plunge into the world of design blogging. I don't have any idea what I'm doing. No, really. I am not techy...