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My rule of thumb for interior decorating
is this: There are no rules! Often,
when trying to find our personal design
style,
we can overcomplicate matters. Most people don’t
realize that they already own much of
what’s needed to personalize their
space. Sometimes it just takes a
"designer's eye" to align, organize,
or translate an idea into a
more interesting space. Any design
"rule" can be broken, adjusted, or
redefined. The key to successfully
breaking the rules is keeping things cohesive
and using the space to tell your personal story.
Ever since I can remember, I’ve
always loved the art of decorating. This
passion was instilled in great thanks to
my mother, Natalie, who nurtured my
passion for design very early in my life
through her sophisticated sense of
fashion and style. Her redesign savvy
and knack for transforming used
furnishings into fabulous chic pieces
with a new purpose was simply magical to
me.
My passion for
design is also driven by my love of vintage art, architectural
history, a broad appreciation for music, and of course, my own relentless
habit of mixing colors, prints, and
unique textiles. Decorating gives me
fluidity to use my artistic insights and
translate all of these seemingly unrelated elements into a cohesive
finished product.
I
take a heartfelt pride in all of my work,
particularly after a client beams with
excitement at the outcome of a design project. I
find myself constantly reinventing the
rooms of my
own home, because I enjoy the journey
design takes me on just as much as the
destination.
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I’m inspired by so many things!
From music to fabrics
to the four seasons of nature, I
find an eclectic mix of elements
that act as my creative muse.
My own
personal style aesthetic can
best be described as
Transitional Eclectic. So my
sanctuary tends to break conventional design rules,
introducing neutral and formal
to funky and modern patterns
while adding a dash of vintage
Hollywood glam.
And
while I love to mix it up, one
of my primary passions is
actually affordability:
designing on a budget by
reinventing old furniture and
finding inexpensive accessories
which are some of my favorite
ways to create an immediate
design impact for a lesser
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I was born and raised in
the Midwest: Indianapolis, IN. (Go
Hoosiers!)
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I'm an art enthusiast with a passion for
travel, and I discover new inspirations
for design work through both.
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I have an MBA in Finance & Marketing (Indiana
Wesleyan University, Marion 2003), and a B.S.
in Psychology/Sociology (Purdue
University, Indianapolis, 1999)
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My lifelong passion for design has given
me considerable knowledge of color
combinations, fine textiles and
patterns, furniture, antiques, art, and
accessories.
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I'm skilled at offering
expert knowledge of home appliance
upgrades and improvements that add immediate
value to a property.
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My professional certifications include:
Certified Staging Professional (CSP®)
and Certified Interior Decorator (Penn
Foster College).
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I love shopping, redesigning and
decorating. (Of course!) |
