A New Year ususally means new goals, resolutions and new starts. But organization doesn’t have to start in January, nor does it need to consume your life. Once you have a few things in place, creating habits are what will make all your hard work a success. The key is to start small and in one room, or even one area of a room. If you try to do too much too quickly, you will become overwhelmed and quit, leaving you feeling defeated and even more frustrated.
Read MoreWith everyone spending so much more time at home over the last year and half, people are busting down walls, adding outdoor space and making their homes a place full of comfort and classic design.
Whatever your reason for change, start thinking about why you are wanting to make these changes. And to get you started on your journey, here are few thoughts.
Read MoreHave you ever stood in front of the hundreds of paint swatches at a paint store just hoping one of them is going to jump out and drop right into your hand? Or have you ever then taken those 20 or so paint swatches home and taped them to your wall trying to imagine what your entire room will look like, based on a 2x2 painted piece of paper? Or maybe just reading this causes you stress and anxiety?
So, before you even step foot in a paint store, think about the following things as you embark on your paint color journey.
Read MoreIt has been a "year for the books," but what I have found is the incredible perseverance that lies within people. I hope that during this year you have found more time to spend with your family and close friends. That you have created memories that you may not have otherwise had time for, and I hope you slowed down to enjoy the life you have created.
Read MoreI have heard so many people say “that sounds so fun” in regard to the type of projects that I am involved in. Or “Designers are so expensive, I could probably never afford you.” After hearing these things, I wanted to dispel some of those myths and misconceptions about working with a Designer and help people understand what kind of value a Designer can actually provide.
Read MoreWhether it’s because you want to or have to, selling your home is a lot of work. Selling your house during a pandemic is an even bigger challenge. There are so many things that have been done, or are being done currently to make this process safer and easier for both buyers and sellers.
Read MoreI’m not even sure where to start because there are so many questions and so many emotions surrounding this past week’s events. I wanted to jot down my thoughts so that I can I look back in a year and know that changes that have been made in the great state of MN and across the country. Sow now what?
Read MoreDuring this time at home we have found ourselves unable to do so many of the things that we once freely enjoyed. However, there are still so many things that can take place, they are just done virtually now. One of those is design. I have recently incorporated E-Design into my list of service offerings and it has been so much fun to be able to help people both nearby and across the country.
Read MoreOur normal is no more and we are having to be creative to figure out ways to maintain some sort of balance. Here are a few things that I have put in place to keep me from 1, not going stir crazy and 2, keeping my business on top of people’s minds. I don’t want to be an afterthought when the tides shift again and we are back up and running at a comfortable rate.
Read MoreDesign can be really overwhelming for a lot of people. What I like to help people with is drawing out their vision so that it can become a reality. Making sure that a space not only looks great, but functions well and in a way that is going to work with their lifestyle is of utmost importance.
Read MoreHave you ever let fear stop you from trying something new or hard? Have you ever given up on something before you’ve even begun? What if this was our approach toward life and taking chances? Of course it’s easier not to try because then you will never have to know what it feels like to fail. But what if you took that chance and you tried something new?
Read MoreThere are so many people that are wiling to offer advice when you are starting a business, but figuring out what advice to follow is the tricky part. The advice that I can offer really isn’t a step by step plan or a road map, but more advice about how to manage your emotions as you navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
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