I have snake wallpaper in my own home- shown here, at the bottom of our staircase October has a way of making us appreciate a little mystery. This month's wallpaper picks feature snakes and skulls--motifs that might sound spooky at first, but can feel surprisingly beautiful on the wall. These patterns aren't shy, and that's part of their appeal. They bring an unexpected edge to a space while still feeling artful and sophisticated long after Halloween is over. Snakes and sku

After recently seeing Noah Kahan live in concert, I couldn't resist pulling together a collection of wallpapers where the bugs get to be the main character.

The Cincinnati Bengals preseason has officially started, which means football season is right around the corner. If you love a little seasonal flair without the foam fingers, here's one way to do it: celebrate with tiger-inspired wallpaper! Below, I've rounded up these tiger wallpapers for celebrating the Bengals season, designer-style. I love the way these wallpapers give a nod to the Bengal season in a way that still feels beautiful and intentional in your home. If any

One of my favorite things about designing a home is finding opportunities to surprise people. Every room deserves personality, but some spaces invite you to take a bigger design risk than others. And for me, the laundry room is at the top of that list. If you've worked with me before, you know I have a soft spot for wallpaper. No matter what the space is, don't be surprised if I bring it up to enhance the room. But a laundry room might just one of the best places to take

Color is where the magic starts. Whenever I begin a full-service design, I don't start with furniture or fabrics--I start with color inspiration. In this post, I'm sharing some of my favorite places to find those initial sparks. From those first color inspirations, I craft the overall palette for an entire home. That palette becomes the foundation from which every detail comes to life. Let's dive into where I'm looking for color palette ideas. When I'm working on multiple

Kitchen and bath projects come with a lot of decisions. Like...a lot. Tile, paint colors, lighting, plumbing fixtures, vanities--every choice matters, and they all need to work together. And if you've never done it before, it's not always obvious how to make it all feel cohesive instead of pieced together. That's the part I help with. I'm not the one drawing up cabinetry plans, but I step in to guide all of the visual decisions so the space feels intentional, elevated, and

The objects we choose to live with--photos, art, inherited pieces, or small reminders of our story--carry emotional weight that shapes how safe and comfortable a space feels. These are the small details that quietly remind us of who we are and where we've been, creating a sense of continuity and belonging that the brain interprets as safety. Emotional connection plays a powerful role in how we experience a space, and neuroaesthetics helps explains why rooms that reflect pers

While color sets the emotional tone of a space, texture shapes the sensory experience of being in it. The finishes, fabrics, and materials we touch and see every day send subtle signals to the brain about comfort and safety. Thoughtful use of texture adds depth and interest without adding noise.

Color is often the first thing we register in a space, even if we don't consciously notice it. Our nervous system reacts to color almost instantly, shaping how a room feels long before we analyze the details. That's why color choices play such a powerful role in creating spaces that feel calm, balanced, and supportive.

One of the clearest ways neuroaesthetics shows up in our homes is through visual calm. Our brains are constantly taking in information from our surroundings, and when there's too much competing for attention, it creates mental fatigue--often without us realizing why. What we tend to label as "clutter" is really the brain responding to visual chaos instead of order.

One of the most powerful, and accessible, ways our surrounds affect us is through our connection to nature. Humans are biologically wired to respond to natural elements with a sense of safety and ease, even when we don't consciously register it. This idea, known as biophilia, helps explain why spaces with natural light, organic materials, and subtle references to the outdoors tend to feel calmer and more grounding.

When I step into a client's home for a consultation , I'm not just bringing ideas--I'm bringing my toolkit for transformation. Inside my bag are the essentials that help me see your space clearly and make smart, creative decisions on the spot. In this post, I'll walk you through exactly what's in my bag, and how each tool ensures we turn your vision into a plan that's aligned with your unique vibe. Before any space can transform, it all starts with intentional focus. The

Here I take a couple's individual design vibes and mash them up to create one design

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If you've been around a while, you know I love a good wallcovering. It's a great way to completely transform a space. I'm sharing my...

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