By the time most people call a designer, they have already made several decisions that are harder to undo than they realize. In this post we cover what an interior designer actually does, how your renovation team fits together, when to bring a designer in and why it matters, how design fees work, and how to choose the right person for your project — whether you are planning a full renovation or just trying to figure out where to begin.

Deciding to renovate and being ready to renovate are two different things. Here's the sequence that actually works — from your wishlist to your team to the domino effect nobody warns you about.

The perfect moment to renovate isn't coming. But the right moment is closer than you think — and it starts with learning to hear what your home is already telling you.

Beauty in the home isn't a luxury — it's a form of care. For yourself, for your space, for the people who live with you. Here's why intentional home design starts with something much simpler than aesthetics.

Most organization systems fail because people buy storage before thinking through how they actually live. This post explains how to create home organization systems that work — by designing for real routines before buying bins or tools.

Hosting doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful. This is my real-life guide to hosting at home with intention—simple hosting tips, a quick guide you can save, and small touches that make guests feel cared for.

Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Curated gifts for kids, teens, him, the gracious host, and the home lover. These are the thoughtful, elevated pieces I use in my own home and client projects…small-but-mighty things that upgrade the ordinary and make everyday life feel a little more intentional.

The holidays can be beautiful, but they can also be busy — and sometimes tender. In this post, I’m sharing reflections, practical tips, and personal traditions for creating a holiday season that feels grounded, meaningful, and like home.

Small, thoughtful updates can completely shift how your home feels — no renovation required. From lighting and rugs to art and texture, these under-$50 Amazon styling ideas bring clarity, comfort, and intention back into your space.

A no-fail 10-step home design process for real life — from decluttering and budgeting to paint colors and styling, without the overwhelm.

Resilience, beauty, and real living — these are the threads I’m weaving back into my work and my home. This is the start of a new chapter, where I’ll share lessons, design inspiration, and the journey of building a home (and life) that feels both beautiful and real.

In this post, I’ve included a recap of our main goals for Highpoint Market and how they will help us level up our interior design business and client service. In a Part II post, I’ll take a deeper look into the major industry trends that we saw, which we’ll all start seeing more and more of in retail shops and in the press/social media.

The Backyard Oasis of your dreams is possible, even with space and budget limitations! Today I’m sharing my top design and style tricks to choosing and setting up an above-ground swimming pool in stylish ways you may have never thought possible. I didn’t either until I tried it in my own home! Read on for lots of DIY and affordable solutions to design a space where you and your family can create wonderful summer memories!