What is so unique about is how small the world feels. There are times when I thought I’d NEVER be able to visit a city, see a building I learned about in architecture school, or saw a movie that had a stunning filming location - then somehow, I’m there and the world doesn’t seem so big.

My little Gremlin - made in 1972 by American Motors. Originally purchased in Little Rock, Arkansas then made It to Wisconsin before a classic car dealer found it. After winning the Bring a Trailer auction, it came to Las Vegas!

Visiting Palm Springs during their “week” of home tours, events and talks about Modernism has been on my list for years. They do this two times a years, but I’ve gathered that the event in February is larger than it’s counterpart in October. This year, I was determined to be apart of Modernism Week to see the inspiring Mid-Century Modern homes!

Welcome to, what we dubbed, Rustic Traditional. When you Google this term, there is a wide range of results - we see cabins, haciendas and estates. The common threads? Natural materials, cozy textiles and fine detail. Those are all emphasized in this home!

Every few years, I sit down and look at my business’s offerings and see how they can better fit my clients needs. Last time, I created “The Layers” - hard finishes, furniture and accessories all broken out into phases or on their own depending on what was needed. These were great and worked really well for some clients, but not all.

Lately, I am all about the 1970’s - ok, not lately… pretty much all my life. I was born in the ’80s and grew up in the ’90s. My music taste has been frozen in time since 95% of my music library predates the year 2000. Besides butterfly hair clips, crop tops, and glitter - the ‘90s provided an underlining ‘70s influence and it stayed with me ever since.

It is hard to know when the time is right to reach out to a designer. You’ve either just moved into a new space, or you’ve been living in your home for years and finally ready to make some updates - and everything in between. Here are three big indicators that you are ready…

With the big days getting closer and closer, I wanted to round up a few of my thoughts on the holiday season. I know how much your home is a part of your holiday experience- from inspiring what you buy for others (or your own wishlist!) to how you decorate to how you feel while you host.

So, let’s talk about the stages we go through together as we progress through a project!

Step 1: After we have met, reviewed the project and have an approved proposal we start the fun stuff! I visit your space to dial in on your needs and the overall direction we’ll head. This is called a Kick-Off Meeting. We talked about this a bit before, but we gotta set the stage here!

First, my mind always goes to the use of the space - is this a high traffic, secondary or wet area? That usually helps me narrow down the search. I really think how often a space gets used, because as much as we’d love a beautiful antique rug in the living room- if you’ve got 3 kids and a dog running on it every day, maybe that’s not the best choice for you.

One of the questions I get asked often before a new project is “How do I save time and money when working with a designer?” We all have dreams and Pinterest boards, but we also have to balance that with practicality, and I’m all about finding that perfect balance between the two. Nobody wants to waste time, hold up the schedule or make you spend money you’re not comfortable with, so I’ll be tying in some tips on how to make the most of your time and budget during our design project.

The first number is overall construction cost. If you are working with a contractor or sub-contractors for a remodel or renovation, your designer and contractor will need to know where to start.

I could pull a faucet for your kitchen presentation that is $400, $2,000, or $10,000! Knowing your budget for this design phase will help narrow down your selections as we create the overall design. It also ensures I don't present a stunning Waterworks faucet that is thousands of dollars, you fall in love, now every facet from Delta and Moen I show you aren't good enough - let's not let that happen!

Remodels can be tough. There are so many decisions to make, so many people to hire, and your life gets turned upside down for an extended period of time. Not knowing where to start can keep you up at night. I’m sure I haven’t thought of everything, but hopefully this will help get you started on your adventure that will result in a beautiful new space!

Quarantine, adding a new family member, recovering for that family member’s debut, finding myself again, quitting my full-time job to become a full-time entrepreneur, and having all future travel plans grounded - all that can feel heavy and overwhelming.

This is not a blog about design or a camera roll full of inspiration in the form of a desert landscape and hand-made products - this is about filling your “cup.”

When I was invited to walk this project, I was excited by the address. Las Vegas doesn’t claim too many things as its identity, especially in architecture and design. We are known for grand, overscale, glitzy properties that line Las Vegas Boulevard. Anything with character gets torn down or gutted to create something new.

On the other hand, this home was in the center of town in an area known for its Mid-Century Modern and Hacienda style homes. I love this type of architecture, and the community it was in screams Old Vegas. This was going to be a fun project!

I could take you way back to the days of tape bridges as a kid and my poor cat getting trapped - my parents knew right away I’d work with my hands or build things. I could tell you about all the little businesses I had from vet clinic to plant care… but I’ll jump to high school.

Every space and every homeowner in different, no surprise there. For me, these are the places I shop first when working on a new home. I’ve either specified these vendors regularly or have them in my own home. I’m thankful for each of these companies and what they do!

Every space I design has some detail or element from the outdoors - rocks, greenery, woodsy candle, or a great photo of the surrounding landscape.

I’ve been asked for the quickest way to make a space feel more complete, so here’s a few items you can incorporate into your home to add this touch of nature we all desire.

I love planning trips and dreaming of other cultures and architecture.

I’ve been lucky enough to visit over 15 countries and explore 85 some-odd cities, lucky might be an understatement.

Travel is apart of my life, and I’m sure some of you agree. As the world opens up again and we are able to stretch our metaphorical wings, I want to give you some things to think about if you want to keep surrounding yourself with memories.