We definitely love our modern design spaces. After living in Copenhagen, Denmark for 6 years we have a lifelong love affair with all things modern. However, we still have a bit of the rustic, romantic in us and we love to combine with the modern. This is our current coffee table combination;…
Shop the coffee bar
A lot of you have asked “What happened to Jack’s bar cabinet?” We definitely didn’t get rid of it, we moved it into our dining area. It’s perfect there because it serves two functions: it holds all of our bar supplies inside but also doubles as a coffee bar. The size is…
7 Interior Design Keys to a Well-Designed Room
Today I’m sharing the seven interior design keys to a well-designed room. Regardless of budget, room size, or style these seven tips are essential to designing the room of your dreams! #1- Color Scheme We always start with color for our own home and our clients! It is the foundational building block…
5 things to do this weekend
Whether the ground is covered in pollen or a fresh fallen snow, Spring is here. We’re making the house feel lighter and cleaner as we leave behind the quest for warmth for the feeling of fresh. These are five things you can enjoy and do this weekend to make the transition into…
This one thing will completely change your home
Something that makes me different than a lot of designers is that I want to understand what makes my clients tick, what habits they have, their hobbies, and what interests them. Knowing these things about myself has influenced how I design my own home and I think it should influence how you…
Inspired by the Spring Black Dress
They say that “Every woman needs a little black dress.” I couldn’t agree more and this Spring this dress from Banana Republic is mine. I’ll go one step further and say that “Every woman needs to design with a little black dress.” I love pairing design and fashion to create spaces and…
Every paint color in the House of Valentina
You’ve asked about these for a long time and we’ve developed the definitive guide to every paint color we use in the common rooms of the House of Valentina. These are our absolute favorites and often find their way into our design work for clients as well. Click the button down below…
What I’m doing this Spring weekend!
The weather continues to warm up here in Atlanta and Spring is on my mind! This weekend I’m focused on a few things. I’m starting with a cleaning and refresh of the front porch. This is the first space that we see when we pull up and it definitely needs a Spring…
10 Trends that are Dating Your Home
What is it about a home that can date it and make it feel like you hopped in a DeLorean? Today, I’m sharing the outdated trends that are putting a timestamp on your home! #1- Signage It’s been a trend for so long– signs that tell us which room we’re in, where…
The perfect Spring setting for outdoor dining
Spring weather is here and with it comes our first opportunity for outdoor dining. Whether it’s a Sunday morning brunch or Saturday night cook out we love to bring the indoors outside with us. Here are a few of our favorites! Right now we’re keeping our trips to the outdoor space short…
Getting ready for Spring
We are ready for Spring. We’ve loved winter and coziness but we’re truly getting excited for the “new”ness that Spring brings with it. Although the weather isn’t ready for lots of work in the garden just yet we’re making some preparations. These are five things that you can do this weekend to…
A Spring Bedding Guide
Spring has arrived (at least here in Atlanta) and we’re updating the home for warmer weather. One of the first spaces that I updated was our bedroom. I’ve found myself craving texture in both the ceramics and linens around the home. I love waking up in a space that feels organic and…
