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One of the very best ways to create an impactful d

One of the very best ways to create an impactful design is to play with scale. People often make the mistake of buying lighting, art or mirrors (or all three) too small.

I always advise using painter’s tape to visualize the scale of items on your wall before you make your purchase. Typically you are going to need to go bigger than you think!

Here are 3 examples of entries from our portfolio.

photos: @aimeemazzanga
styling: @cateragen

Designer tips for a curated holiday table (and som

Designer tips for a curated holiday table (and some of our favorite links in stories):

1. Use what you have! Dust off the china you registered for (and rarely use) or pull out pieces you inherited.

2. Mix and match! Don’t reach for the whole matching set - grab one or two components that you can mix with more modern or new-to-you vintage pieces.

3. Browse your local vintage shop. I swing by Secret Treasures (Evanston) often, as they have tons of vintage china and are always putting out new merchandise.

4. Lastly, mix patterns and colors. Having a mismatched collection of tableware creates a layered, curated look.

photos: @heathertalbert

Changing out Fall for all things Christmas! More o

Changing out Fall for all things Christmas! More on this festive table scape coming soon! 🎄

Cover photo: @heathertalbert
#centeredbydesign

A timeless design is always in style! We love this

A timeless design is always in style! We love this classic #toile wallpaper by @lewisandwood for this Lake Forest dining room.

I’m so looking forward to gathering with my family around the table this week, enjoying a home-cooked meal and time well spent together. Hope your holiday prep is going well! 🦃

photos by @heathertalbert

In our opinion, green is a neutral and it seems ev

In our opinion, green is a neutral and it seems everyone is finally catching on! Designers are taking the use of green a step further lately, with some really fresh + bold designs. From tile to paint, bedding to wallpaper, bringing a bit of green’s earthiness into your home is so refreshing. These are a few examples from talented designers 💚 I love to follow.

Head to stories to see some highlights of “green rooms” we have in process!

Design and photo credit:
@nickeykehoe
@lizziegreen.co
@ali_b_design
@ceceliaclaire - art
@landedinteriors

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