Rugs for Real Life: Designing with Intention in the New Year
As the holiday décor is packed away and the house exhales into its quieter season, I’ve been taking time to really look at our space. This pause—so closely tied to the start of a new year—always invites reflection. What still feels right? What feels tired? And what, with a thoughtful update, could better support how we live now?
My attention has landed on rugs, particularly in our dining and kitchen areas. In a semi-open floor plan, rugs are essential. They create rhythm and definition, anchoring each zone while allowing the space to flow naturally. A well-chosen rug can subtly shift the mood of a room, adding depth and intention without the need for a full redesign.
Designing From Within as We Enter a New Year
Finding my personal style—both in fashion and interiors—has never been about arriving at a final destination. It has been about exploration. Trying, editing, living with pieces long enough to understand whether they truly belong. Through that process, I’ve learned to recognize what feels authentic in our home versus what was simply borrowed from a moment, a trend, or someone else’s vision.
Currently Considering
Not a wish list—Just thoughtful consideration
ZARA RUCHED SPLIT LEATHER BOOT
STEVE MADDEN SORELLA DRESS
H&M JAQUARD KNIT MOHAIR CARDIGAN
Style Edit: Week in Review
A Week of Layers
Let There Be Light: On Trading A Ceiling Fan For Something More Inspired
Our bedroom has been undergoing a quiet transformation—an evolution that began, as many do, with a simple mattress upgrade and quickly unfolded into something far more intentional. That new foundation inspired a custom DIY headboard, a piece I now consider the soul of the room. With those layers in place, a new mood emerged: warm, intimate, and softly sculpted.
On The Hunt: Winter Basics
As winter approaches, I’ve been curating a small list of pieces I’m on the hunt for—those effortless staples that make the season feel both warm and intentional.
ATORIE RETRO MODERN SHEEPSKIN JACKET
LEVIS RIBCAGE WIDE LEG JEANS
BRANDON BLACKWOOD VICTORIA CLUTCH
SKIMMS SHEER MODAL LONG SLEEVE BODYSUIT
My Story
I write about personal style as a creative practice—how we dress, how we live, and how to express ourselves without relying on constant consumption or someone else’s vision.
As a former fashion insider + interior designer, I realized that the most meaningful spaces—and the most personal wardrobes—aren’t designed by experts or dictated by trends. They’re built slowly, intuitively, and from a place of self-trust.
These days, I’m less interested in acquiring more and more interested in using what I already own—in getting dressed as a creative practice, rearranging a room instead of replacing it. I’m allowing both my closet and my home to reflect who I am now, not who I was told to be.
I no longer design for clients because I believe people’s homes—and personal style—should be reflections of their own lives, memories, and instincts. This space exists to explore the idea of how we dress, live, and express ourselves thoughtfully, creatively, and with intention.
This is not a guide to perfection. It’s an invitation to listen inward, use what you love, and create a life that feels like yours.
