Hey! Hi! Remember Me?

​A Quick Design Update

The good news: I’ve been too busy to post. 
The bad news: I’ve been too busy to post. 

I looked it up, and would you believe the last time I posted was January of 2022? I am astounded by how quickly time flies. Can someone please tell me where time goes, and how to keep it from trickling through my fingers?  

​While it’s never been my goal to become a blogger, I have found that I miss the act of not only writing to share tips and projects, but the challenge it gives me as a designer. Often, as people, we do things without thought. We’re not always sure of the rhyme or the reason and for me, the act of sitting down and writing why I design a certain way or why certain tips are helpful, helps to not only share with you but also to help me understand my design preferences on a deeper level.  

It’s a win-win.   

So what have I been up to these last two years? Well, let me tell you that a lot has happened. Some good. Some, not so good. But that’s to be expected, isn’t it? Life is a roller coaster, and sometimes we just have to hold on and do our best.  But through the ups and downs of these last two years, there’s always been design.​

Full Home Renovation

Before

After

Most of my hiatus was due to my active participation in a full home–I am talking down to the studs–historic renovation. It was an amazing, albeit overwhelming, learning experience. I had free reign to design what had once been a duplex, back into a single family home. It was up to me to clear the house of leftover personal items from the previous tenant, draw up floor plans, choose bathroom, kitchen and flooring finishes, and paint colors. Did I mention that all the decisions were up to me? Overwhelming? Nah. I loved every minute. There are entirely too many details to begin to explain what I learned and experienced through that in this post, but rest assured, I will be posting about it in the weeks to come. 

Consultations

I’ve helped individuals with picking out kitchen and flooring options. Some people simply want someone to bounce ideas off of, and I was more than happy to help and walk alongside them. ​

Outdoor Design

When I was studying, I never imagined that I’d be asked to draw up a garage for a client. And further, I never could have imagined the joy that task has given me. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with a simple, rectangular garage - not all garages have to be a box! 

 Floor Plans & 3D Renders

Most importantly, I’ve come to the realization that I prefer the design aspect of interior design that involves drawing up floor plans and 3D renderings as opposed to the decorating part of interior design. While I’ve worked with individuals to pick out home furnishings, I much prefer being invited into homes to help homeowners transform their kitchens and bathrooms and other spaces. I like seeing the potential of a space, helping the homeowner  imagine what could be, and being there along the way as it comes to fruition. 

So as you can see, I’ve still been out here working and honing in on my design preferences. Along with that, it is my intention to invite you back into my world of design through blog and social media posts. 

It’s my hope that you’ll follow along as we take time to imagine, design, and transform our homes.