The Design Choices I’ll Always Say Yes To
By: @megmade There are plenty of design decisions that depend on the home, the family, and the way the room needs to function. But a few choices seem to work...
Meg's Tuesday Tips
You Found the Sofa... Now, here's what comes next.
By: @chalkwhitearrow A few weeks ago, someone asked me, “Once I finally find my sofa... what should I buy next?” I loved that question because the answer isn’t always what...
Meg's Tuesday Tips - This week's tip looks a little different.
Last week, my two oldest boys went to camp. And if you’re a parent, you probably know the thoughts that come rushing in. Will they have fun? Will they make...
Why Vintage Furniture Makes More Sense Than Ever Right Now (A Mom of 4 Tells All) - Meg’s Tuesday Tips
Okay, can we just be honest for a second? We are all being more intentional with our money right now. And when it comes to furnishing your home, the pressure...
Meg’s Tuesday Tips: Don’t Get Junk Drunk
By: @fleurmariedesign I love a good find. New, vintage, custom - I love the thrill of seeing a piece and knowing it has potential. But here is where people get...
The Pieces I’d Never Buy Cheap And The Ones I Would - Meg's Tuesday Tips
We live in a world of instant gratification. See it. Click it. Buy it. Have it delivered tomorrow. And honestly? I get it. When you’re furnishing a home, especially when...
Trendy vs. Timeless: Do You Really Have To Choose? - Meg's Tuesday Tips
A few days ago, I found myself saving yet another room to my Pinterest board. It had a skirted table. A floral lampshade. A vintage rug. A paint color that...
The vintage furniture guide I wish more people knew - Meg’s Tuesday Tips
After years of refinishing vintage furniture, sourcing pieces, restoring them, helping customers design their homes, and living with these pieces ourselves… I’ve learned how special it is when a vintage...
The Design Choice You Keep Saving but Haven’t Been Brave Enough to Make - Meg’s Tuesday Design Tips
One thing I’ve noticed working with clients is that their inspiration photos usually say a lot more than they think. It’s not always, “I want this exact room.” Sometimes it’s…...
Meg’s Tuesday Tips - The Neon Moment (and Why We’re Actually Into It)
There’s a moment happening right now that feels a little unexpected.Neon. And to be honest, I’ve always been into neon, so I’m just glad the moment is finally here. Because...
The Color Trend That Isn’t a Color
Color has always been one of my favorite parts of design. It can completely change the atmosphere of a room. It can make a space feel calm, exciting, focused, moody,...
The entertaining room is back
The entertaining room is back. Not in a formal, overly done way. Not in the old-school “good room” sense. More in a way that feels relaxed, thoughtful, and actually built...
Why Design Is Moving Away From Perfect Finishes
Lately, the design conversation has been making room for something more. More homes are starting to feel layered instead of overly polished. More spaces are embracing texture, variation, vintage pieces,...
Why Are So Many Homes Starting to Look the Same?
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about how many homes are starting to feel visually similar. Not because people do not have style, and definitely not because there is...
What to Know Before Choosing Wallpaper for Your Space
If you know me, you know I love wallpaper. Like… really love wallpaper. Do I think it could go in almost every room? Honestly… yes. Haha. And I’m only a...
Not What I Planned at 36 Weeks: When life changes the pace, rest isn’t failure, it’s wisdom.
You don’t really plan for an unexpected hospital stay when you’re this close to the finish line. You’re thinking about folding tiny clothes, organizing drawers, maybe nesting a little more,...