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IN THE MEANTIME, HERE ARE SOME GOOD READS
Let’s talk about florals. Not the quiet, shrinking ones. I mean the loud, proud, petal-packed prints that feel like a love letter to every version of yourself who ever spun around in a full skirt or covered her walls in daisy stickers — or wanted to but opted out. Spring is here, and she’s not being shy.
Bold colors have the ability to bring out emotion, set the mood, and create a memorable space. Color brings out so much personality into a room, turning it from ordinary to awesome. Even small commitments can still be bold ones. Here are some surefire reasons to consider bold color palettes in your design:
Powder rooms are the ideal spot to experiment with bold choices you might hesitate to try in larger areas. Think rich paint colors, statement lighting, or even a metallic ceiling. With less square footage, you can splurge on luxurious materials or high-impact wallpaper without breaking the bank.
What started as a conversation with my sister about taking our kids to the zoo turned into opening up a toddler-friendly coffee shop in our local town. Although we passed the baton of the business, I can’t deny all that I learned from the hospitality industry.
Have you ever walked into a room and felt instantly hugged by the energy? That’s the magic of both color and wood drenching a space—a bold design technique that’s all about committing to one hue and letting it take over your space in the most transformative way.
Thinking about wallpaper as we start off this new year? Think small, not big. Small spaces don’t have to feel cramped or uninspired. With the right wallpaper, you can transform a tiny room into a cozy, stylish haven without a huge commitment a large space might require.
Here are five of my favorite wallpaper ideas that will make your small space stand out while maximizing the vibe.
Rugs are a powerful tool in interior design, offering you both a visual appeal and functional benefits. Whether you're aiming to ground a space with neutral tones or make a bold statement, rugs can, no doubt, effortlessly transform a room. A neutral rug, with its subtle texture, can add warmth and cohesion, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere. On the other hand, a vibrant, patterned rug can bring personality and energy to a space, serving as a focal point in the room.
The love for the home has me writing about lighting today, which seems relevant as we will soon say goodbye to those long summer days of late evening sunshine (for those who still practice daylight savings time).
Lighting is most often an overlooked detail. For those who have the opportunity to build from scratch, a common mistake with lighting is that it is often dealt with after the fact or not viewed in sync with the entire room. Industry speaks to certain varieties of light that are typically needed in a space. Lighting should be viewed as “layers” in a space and should be found at different heights of the room, from the ceiling to sitting or below sitting level.
When wallpaper was launched a few years ago, I knew textiles would eventually follow suit. Up until now, I’ve licensed my fabric, more novelty collections, with both Cotton + Steel and Hawthorne Fabrics. This work is geared more towards the quilter’s world of quilting cotton. As the wallpaper lead me more and more into the world of the home, I knew upholstery textiles were going to find a place in my heart and line of work. It seemed like the natural next step, and I’m so thankful to have a community of homebodies following along and supporting this journey.
This month’s theme is around manifesting & sunshine …and how we welcome that through clovers and apricity at this changing season. I realize that snow is still visiting many parts of the world in March, but in Louisiana, the clover fields are vast and the sun is piercing through with a little more force, a little more rested and ready for its upcoming busy season. Thanks to the influx of content available on the internet through shorts, tiktoks, and reels, I learned a new word - apricity. Apricity means the warmth of the sun in the winter.
It’s a noun. …and it’s a beautiful word to describe what this transition from a hibernating winter to glimpses of spring must feel like for so many - literally and figuratively.