The Journal

Notes from a life in design

Behind-the-scenes peeks, styling tips, project breakdowns, and the small inspirations that keep the work feeling fresh.

Styling Tips · 6 min read

Five ways to style a coffee table you'll actually want to live with

The formula I come back to for every client — and how to break it gracefully when the room calls for something looser.

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Art & Creativity · 4 min read

How to start a mixed media practice (when you don't think you're an artist)

The small daily habits that turned my evenings into a creative practice — and turned a sketchbook into a body of work.

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Project Updates · 8 min read

Before & after: a soft, layered primary bedroom refresh

How we transformed a builder-grade bedroom into a quiet retreat — paint colors, textile sources, and what I'd do differently.

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Design Inspiration · 5 min read

The case for one bold, imperfect thing in every room

Why the most beautiful rooms always have a piece that doesn't quite "match" — and how to choose yours.

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Project Updates · 7 min read

A kitchen renovation, two budgets, and the questions to ask first

What I tell every client before we make a single decision — the order that saves you time, money, and second-guessing later.

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Styling Tips · 3 min read

The art of the tabletop: setting a table that feels collected

How I mix vintage, modern, and the heirlooms you probably haven't unpacked yet — for an everyday table that earns its keep.

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