Question: How can I make my home feel more welcoming?!? Answer: Welcome to part 2 of this little series! I love playing with tactile fabrics, such as faux fur, Mongolian lamb, or velvet that make people want to get hands-on in the space. Also, nothing feels more inviting than texture! —  It’s cozy. It’s inviting. And […]

Graham and Brown (one of my favorite wallpaper companies) is taking over the Glamour nest Blog today!! Yay!! The family living room is a social setting where memories are made and the décor you choose can really help you to create that warm and welcoming feel. However, choosing a décor scheme that the whole family will […]

Woohoooo!!! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I wanted to share a few of my favorite Thanksgiving table setting ideas for 2017! This Thanksgiving I encourage you to use your home as a tool to encourage gratitude! What better way to do that than over dinner?  Set a beautiful table, fill those plates with delicious […]

  Why is being thankful and having a grateful heart important? A recent Harvard Health article detailed how studies have shown that “gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.” In addition, I learned […]

Question: How can I show Hospitality in my home? Answer: I have a little 3 part series on this one! Hospitality is what makes guests feel “at ease” in an unfamiliar place. Now, if you are in my Thoughtful Nesting class you know that that I believe that you first have to LOVE your home in order for […]

Part of creating a welcoming and special home is decorating for the holidays. I always say that decorating your home is about moments and the “stuff” we put in our homes help make the moments happen! Thinking back on my childhood I can’t help but feel grateful to my mom for always making everything (especially […]

Glamour Nest Q&A Tuesday June 20th 2017 Question: How high should a chandelier hang from my dining table? Answer: The bottom of your chandelier should be anywhere between 30″-40″ from the top of your table. This is the sort of standard range of placement. Some designers say 30-34″ BUT I personally don’t like anything impeding […]

I am excited to announce the release of my new Home Decor Archive Sheets.   My downloadable and printable Décor Archive Sheets are the perfect (and stylish) way to keep tabs on the décor choices made for your room design. Whenever completing a design project, one of my biggest suggestions for clients is to document […]