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✨ Sneak peek alert! ✨ We’re in the home stretch on this stunning fireplace + integrated TV transformation. 📺🔥 Swipe back...
08/09/2025

✨ Sneak peek alert! ✨ We’re in the home stretch on this stunning fireplace + integrated TV transformation. 📺🔥 Swipe back to our last post for the “before,” and you’ll see just how far we’ve come. Next up: fresh plaster next week, then the wallpaper goes up for the grand reveal. Stay tuned — this one’s going to be a showstopper!


From Concept to Connection 🖤This custom table was designed for more than just function—it’s a place to gather, laugh, pu...
07/23/2025

From Concept to Connection 🖤
This custom table was designed for more than just function—it’s a place to gather, laugh, puzzle, play, and make memories. My client wanted a centerpiece for their living space that felt warm, timeless, and inviting.

From our initial sketches and material selections to collaborating with a skilled local maker, every detail was intentional—from the size and finish to the edge profile and joinery. Seeing it come to life and knowing the moments it will host? That’s the magic of custom design.

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Used this wall paper in a cozy room and it was transformed. Stay tuned for the final reveal. Using bold wallpaper in sma...
06/11/2025

Used this wall paper in a cozy room and it was transformed. Stay tuned for the final reveal.

Using bold wallpaper in smaller areas…

1. It Adds Personality and Drama

Small spaces often get overlooked, but using colorful wallpaper can turn them into statement areas. A bold print or bright color can make a small room feel intentional and full of character rather than cramped or forgettable.

2. Creates a Sense of Depth

Patterns and colors can trick the eye. Certain designs (like large-scale patterns, diagonal lines, or layered motifs) can give the illusion of depth or movement, making the space feel larger or more dynamic than it is.

3. Maximizes Impact in a Manageable Way

Because the room is small, you’re dealing with less square footage—so you can be bolder without overwhelming the space (or your budget). You can afford to take design risks in a small powder room, hallway, or closet that might feel too intense in a large room.

4. Turns Limitations into Features

In small rooms, there’s often little space for furniture or art. Colorful wallpaper becomes the artwork, instantly transforming plain walls into a visual centerpiece.

5. Enhances Mood

Color psychology matters: vibrant wallpapers can make a room feel more cheerful, cozy, or energizing.

6. Creates a Jewel Box Effect

Instead of trying to make a small room look big, you embrace the size and make it special!!

Would you like wallpaper suggestions based on the kind of room you’re thinking about?

What a night! 🌟 Our pre–garden tour party at The Boulders was a smashing success—full house, fabulous music, and dancing...
06/08/2025

What a night! 🌟 Our pre–garden tour party at The Boulders was a smashing success—full house, fabulous music, and dancing! Huge thanks to Harriet and Mark Riser for hosting at their stunning home. Let the tour begin! 🌿💃🕺

When space is tight but style is non-negotiable, a custom bunk bed can be the perfect solution.This one was designed wit...
05/30/2025

When space is tight but style is non-negotiable, a custom bunk bed can be the perfect solution.

This one was designed with growing kids and grown-up aesthetics in mind—clean lines, built-in storage, and sturdy craftsmanship that can withstand years of climbing, dreaming, and sibling sleepovers.

From maximizing square footage to ensuring every finish fits your home’s palette, custom furniture allows you to get exactly what you need (and nothing you don’t).

Reupholstered this sweet bench for a bedroom we are working on.
05/28/2025

Reupholstered this sweet bench for a bedroom we are working on.

From blank walls to bold moves.. wallpaper adds architecture where there is none. This space got a striking new identity...
05/08/2025

From blank walls to bold moves.. wallpaper adds architecture where there is none. This space got a striking new identity where there was none. This tailored wallpaper adds just the right amount of drama!
Stay tuned for the install of the furniture and fixtures.

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