In a world of overconsumption, we’re feeling it’s increasingly important to hone your personal style and become an intentional shopper. Finding your style is a process that probably looks different for everyone, some people know what they like early on and others are into a lot of things, needing to experiment more. There’s no right or wrong and refining your taste is a creative practice that is at everyone’s fingertips. Exploring your personal style through your home aesthetic can be a lifelong, ever-evolving creative journey if that feels exciting to you, and that’s really what our community is all about. Here are some of our tips to help you along the way:

There are plenty of reasons you might need to up and move and suddenly rehouse some of your furniture. According to the U.S.Census Bureau, Americans move on average around 12 times in their lifetime. Moving can be stressful, expensive and full of logistical headaches. One of which is what to do with all your stuff.

We’ve been talking a lot about fast furniture after reading this recent article and this one (we even made a TikTok about it). It’s a big topic, one that we care a lot about as we strive to navigate the world of design more consciously. We are passionate about the decorative arts and the value that it has in this world. Having a beautiful, functional home is supposed to be about following your joys, your tastes, and your practicalities. But when does budget furniture come at too high a cost? If buying new furniture from a big box store is not built to last, inevitably being harder on our wallets and the planet, then how do we change our habits? Let’s talk solutions.

The reality is it will probably always be in process or at least could feel that way for a while. Both Claire and I have moved into our homes recently and even though we believe it’s important to enjoy it at every stage, we wanted to share the tips from our community to help you get there:

We moved into our house a year and a half ago and it’s taken me that long to get our main living space feeling right. We’ve of course lived in it and enjoyed it throughout that time, we’re not waiting around for perfection here, but it has been a journey waiting for that feeling that I rely on when I design a space. A feeling when everything starts to click into place, where even when things are unfinished, I have a sense of what the steps are. That can include short-term goals, like finding the right pillows for our couches, or long-term goals like bead boarding and painting our ceiling to cover up the texture we inherited.

The Stick of Butter trend is hardly new, we’re dating it back to 2018 when fashion gem, Harling Ross coined the phrase to describe her butter-toned monochrome looks. It’s since taken on a life of its own, see the #stickofbutter hashtag on Instagram, or the butter carving couch dinner party turned workshop hosted by Maker and Son. Maybe this carved couch was butters foray into furniture, but now we’re seeing this subtle yellow hue all over the interiors world, most recently in Molly Baz’s kitchen

We polled our Instagram audience recently and found that a shocking percentage of people would prefer to purchase a new couch vs. a vintage couch. Why? Germs and bed bugs. Those who wrote in preferring vintage noted quality, price point, style, and peace of mind as their reasoning. Heather from our community told us “we have a dog and a kid so the idea of buying new scares me.”

The couch search can be overwhelming. The options are endless, the marketing is appealing, but a couch is a big purchase and therefore a decision that needs to be carefully considered. We’ve rounded up our favorites of the moment at a total mix of price points and styles.

Imagine a couple of friendly interior designers come visit your home, what would be on your list of questions to ask? Maybe you don’t know where to start with your kitchen renovation. Maybe you’re dying to figure out storage solutions for all your kids toys. All of our homes have pain points that require creative solutions. Booking an interior design consultation can be hugely helpful, and FUN! It’s a way to deep dive into the specifics of your “issues” and strategize.

The reason we love styling so much is you can learn the rules - and there are some helpful ones - but really it’s just about playing. Gather your objects, shop your house, and get into the flow of it. It can be weird, it can be neat, most importantly you want it to feel right. Here are a few of our styling “rules” that are helpful to keep in mind. We recommend you read them and then get to playing!

Vintage resellers are an essential component for many of us as we’re decorating a home we love. Whether it’s a seller you found on Instagram or a favorite vintage store in your city, they are curated, in stock, and ideally priced to sell. Let’s dive into what we consider essential about resellers.

Summer may be roaring her extreme temps, but it won’t stop us from mood boarding some dreamy backyard scapes.

Finding the right lighting is like finding the perfect jewelry. It’s a necessary way to accessorize every room and like jewelry, good lighting exists at any budget. We’ve rounded up our favorite lighting options under $150. We categorized them into sconces, pendants and flush mounts.

Mood Boards can be a powerful planning tool for getting clarity on your interior design dreams. Having a solid design plan will save you time and money in the long run.

Finding the right rug for your budget is something we’re commonly asked about in our design club and our work with clients. A rug grounds your space and greatly impacts the look and feel of a room. While expensive, high-quality rugs are worthy investments. However, they’re not always an option budget-wise.

Patterned curtains are a great way to add personality to your room. Whether they’re a bold vintage floral, my personal favorite, or a subtle tone-on-tone gingham, curtains can ground your room, be a focal point, or add softness and layers. Here’s a round-up of some of our favorites and some tips and tricks along the way.

Facebook Marketplace is not for the faint of heart, it’s as full of heartbreak as it is wonder. If you stick with it and use my tried and true tips, I promise, you too, can start collecting amazing, high-quality pieces for your home at an excellent price point.