This summer felt like it was lived mostly at the baseball fields (again)!

Rugs are one of those things that people often see as optional—something you add at the end if there’s room in the budget. But in reality, rugs are foundational. They’re what take a space from feeling unfinished to feeling intentional, warm, and lived-in.

When I built my own home, I thought I had it all figured out. I wanted a clean, modern look — open spaces, sleek lines, and a minimalist vibe. What I didn’t realize at the time? Storage matters. More than I ever imagined.

People often ask me, “Well, what would you use?” And honestly, it’s not all glamorous or Pinterest-perfect. My home isn’t perfect, yours doesn’t need to be either. It needs to work for your family—and that’s what good design should do 🤍

This April marks 10 years since I started my design business. Ten years. That feels wild to even type. To celebrate, I pulled up photos from my very first kitchen project… and compared them to one of my most recent kitchens.

There’s something sweet about designing for your own kids. For years, my daughter shared a room with her twin brother. And as the only girl with three brothers, she’s pretty much surrounded by boys at all times. When the opportunity came for her to finally have a room of her own, I knew this wasn’t just about moving furniture around. It was about creating a space that felt like hers.

If you’ve ever walked into your home and thought, “I like my stuff, but something still doesn’t feel right,” you’re not alone. This is one of the most common things I hear from clients—and it’s usually not because they chose the wrong décor.

If you’re not sure where to start when updating your home, I always recommend beginning with the space that impacts your daily routine the most.

For many homes, that space is the entryway or mudroom.