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Most people think designing a home starts with finishes. It doesn’t. It starts with understanding how someone lives. I Start With the Client Before I look at materials, I spend time getting to know the client. Not just what they like—but how they move through their day. Do they entertain often or keep things quiet? Is the home relaxed and lived-in, or more structured and formal? And the smaller details matter just as much. Do they come home and change into sweats? Or stay in

T ravel changes the way we experience the world. The places that stay with us are rarely defined by extravagance. Instead, they are remembered for something quieter- the way light enters a room in the morning, the feeling of cool stone beneath your feet, the calm of a space that invites you to slow down, the flavor of the first sip that takes you back. These experiences shape how we think about home A thoughtfully designed home does more than look beautiful . It creates an

Most people think the cost of the homes comes down to square footage. It doesn't Two homes the same size can vary dramatically in cost- and the reasons aren't always obvious. Here's what actually happens. The Level of Finish This is the biggest variable. Materials alone can shift a budget significantly: : Cabinetry quality : Countertops : Flooring : Plumbing and lighting fixtures Design Complexity Simple homes cost less to build. As soon as you introduce : Custom de

Most people think they don’t have a style. What they actually have is too much inspiration—and no filter. Scroll through Pinterest or Instagram and you’ll see everything from modern to farmhouse to Mediterranean. It’s easy to like all of it. The problem is, when you try to bring all of that into one home, it falls apart. Finding your style isn’t about picking a label.It ’s about learning what you consistently respond to—and having the discipline to build around it. Start With

What actually matters before you build or remodel Hiring a general contractor isn't just about price or personaltiy. Your'e choosing the person who will control the quality of your home, the team building it, and how the entire process unfolds. Most homeowners don't know what to look for, so they default to who is available or who comes in cheapest. That's usually where problems start. Here's what actually matters: Are They Truly Local? There's a difference between somone w

There are certain spaces that stay with you. Not because they are perfect-but because of how they made you feel. It might be the way light moved across a worn stone floor in the late afternoon. Or how a simple chair, softened by time, felt more beautiful than anything newly made. These moments are quiet. Easy to overlook. But they leave an imprint. Travel has a way of sharpening that awareness. In places like Italy, interiors are not created all at once. They are shaped s

Travel changes the way we see the world The architecture, materials, and spaces we experience while traveling often shape how we think about design when we return home. "The most beautiful homes are often inspired by the places that leave the greatest impression on us." -Stacie Smithson Travel, meaningful objects, and pieces discovered along the way give a home

There's something about pieces that lived a life before they ever reach your home. Not perfect. Not new. Not untouched. But worn in the most beautiful way. Travel has a way of changing how you see interiors. In places like Naples or Venice, nothing feels overly styled. Nothing feels forced. Instead, spaces evolve slowly-layered over time with pieces that hold memory, craftsmanship, and quiet character. A chair isn't just a chair. It carries the softness of years, the subt