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This is for anyone who’s been living with “temporary” blinds for a while 😅⁠
Here’s your window treatments cheat sheet to help fix that.⁠
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TLDR:⁠
Inside mount = cleaner, more built-in⁠
Outside mount = more coverage, fewer lig

📢 PSA: let’s stop treating mirrors as an afterthought and start treating them like the decorative piece they actually are.

Yes, they’re functional. We all need to see our faces before leaving the house.
But mirrors also reflect light, e

Hiring a designer shouldn’t feel daunting or intimidating. It should feel clear, collaborative, and exciting!

I pulled together the questions I’m asked the most often and answered them directly.

Here’s the short TLDR version:

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Sometimes your space doesn't actually need a full reno.
You might just need a paint color that works, furniture that fits the room, and layers that feel intentional instead of random.
And voilà, you have a whole new room.

Swipe to see where

Good design is extremely personal but it's also a lotttt of details that can cause decision fatigue, frustration and a ton of confusion. ⁠
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That's why I offer multiple ways to work together based on your scope, timeline and how hands on you want to

Sometimes it literally takes just a few upgrades to make a huge difference: swap the basic lamp for a sculptural sconce, add a nightstand with texture, and suddenly the room looks expensive on purpose.

📷 : @margaretrajic
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