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Let me tell you how to make home styling easy. No, I'm serious. Are you ready?   All you have to do is start with a theme. Sit down, preferably with whoever will be sharing the space with you, and brainstorm different themes, ideas, colors, textures and moods you want the space to have. Narrow it down. You're going to want to stick with one theme consistently throughout your design. But, once you figure that out, it's easier from there.   Well, styling is never easy, but you sure will be better off than if you just blindly start buying...

Over the past two weeks I have been very busy managing a Master Bathroom renovation. If you’ve been following me on design tea live, I have been giving viewers a behind the scenes perspective of the shower remodeling process. In my latest live I discussed my thought process behind the tile and hardware selections for my client’s shower. If you missed the last Design Tea Live, you can watch it HERE I’m excited to share more images of the progress that has been made so far! Here is an image of my client's shower and bathtub before we began construction....

Tile is an often overlooked, yet incredibly significant and versatile aspect of interior design. It can definitely make or break a room plan. If you're a tile novice, here is a handy guide to everything you need to know about tile in the home and beyond. Tile and stone is a building material that has been around for centuries, proving to be a sturdy, beautiful and reliable resource for use in both residential and commercial spaces. It has also undergone quite the revival in the last few years. With the help of emerging technology, manufacturers are creating tile that would...

It is finally the new year! I hope you all had a relaxing holiday break and chance to unwind from all the stressors of 2019. Let's make this year a fantastic one.   What are your New Year Resolutions? Will you be creating a vision board for your goals this year? I find vision boards really help me to visualize my goals and conquer them. There was one huge vision board I made a few years ago, that I still to this day have hanging in my closet somewhere. I ended up meeting every single vision on that board, so...

Christmas is quickly approaching! The Holiday season can be an intimidating and stressful time for many, however that does not have to be the case. I like to embrace the Christmas season in ways that do not require a lot of effort. This Holiday Thrival Guide features some of my quick tips for getting holiday ready without feeling overwhelmed.   I covered this topic on Design Tea Live: Watch the Video.   1 - Make a splash in an unexpected place This arrangement on my kitchen island is in a place where I typically don’t have decorative pieces. I love...