Insights. Edits. Fresh takes on style.

Interior styling isn’t about perfection - it’s about creating spaces that feel lived in, well-balanced, and unapologetically you.

Design Notes is where we share ideas, tips, and behind-the-scenes thinking that help you see your space differently.

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Throw Pillows Are Not a Design Strategy

We love a good throw pillow—but if they’re your only solution, your design might be missing more than comfort. Here's how to use them with purpose, not panic.

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Design Fatigue Is Real - Now What?

Your space looks fine—but something’s off. You’ve rearranged, repainted, and re-accessorized… and it’s still not working. You might be dealing with design fatigue. Here’s how to reset your perspective—and your home—without starting over.

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Styled But Still You: How to Avoid the ‘Model Home’ Look

You know the look—everything coordinated, nothing out of place, and somehow… it doesn’t feel like anyone lives there. It’s beautiful, but it’s missing something personal.

That’s the model home effect.

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