Hello there, I hope everyone had a lovely holiday celebration, and got a special gift you love! I have been inspired by one of my Christmas gifts to start this new post category – Your Perfect Palette. I sent my mom about ten Amazon links for design books I’d like as Christmas gifts (another post with […]
Elegant & Eco-Friendly Holiday Table Decor
Christmas and New Year’s Eve are just around the corner. If you’re having guests over, and ready to stray from the typical poinsettia you might like my elegant and organic tablescape idea! It’s easy to create a show-stopping table setting with items you have on hand, by simply adding greenery and fruit into the mix. The […]
Oak Park Living Room Transformation
Woohoo! I have my first before and after project to share, and this room was a dream to decorate. This living room was a total blank slate, and my clients were very trusting of my recommendations once we talked through the color scheme and styles. Below are some before photos (old furniture was all donated, […]
Branding Your Small Business
Hello, I’m so excited to welcome you to the Centered By Design blog! I’ve spent the past six months developing my personal brand and business. I thought a fitting first post would be to explain and demystify this process. I think anyone can brand themselves or their small business idea. I’d love to share with […]
How to Refurbish a Vintage Clock
DIY Project – Repurposing a George Nelson inspired clock in six easy steps. I originally wrote this post for KRRB.com they are a great online resource for vintage furniture and decor. Kind of like a craigslist, but primarily for home stuff! Clocks are pretty underrated in the realm of home décor. You never hear anyone mention […]