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I ask this question when interviewing potential clients and the answer always tells me so much!

A friend recently asked if I would continue coaching as I transition into my designer role at House To Home. It took me awhile to think of the correct answer and here it is... YES! I will never not be a wellness coach. It’s who I am and it is the talk I walk day in and day out. That role looks slightly different in the future though. I am taking coaching a step further. I am taking coaching into YOUR HOME! I am Designing your environment to reflect who you are and who you’re becoming. In coaching, I often preach how you are your environment. Your surroundings affect your decisions and moods. For example, how difficult is it to eat healthy when your kitchen has all the bad things in your sight line? Trying to eat healthier? Let’s talk kitchen design. How does your pantry look? Refrigerator? Is your stove calling you to cook or asking you to do another night of Door Dash? Or, have well-intended plans to finally start working out and instead start another binge session on Netflix? Look how convenient it is for you to turn on your TV and stay dormant the rest of the night. On the flip side, how much effort have you put into making a home gym just as enticing as the couch? A home gym makes it convenient to workout. Make the space motivating and beautiful. Too often I see a treadmill shoved in the corner of the dingiest part of a basement. No one wants to be there! Make your intentions a part of your environment. Trying to not drink? Reconfigure where you have wine in the house. Immediately have anxiety when you walk into your home office? Is it set up for organization or do you have paperwork thrown all over? And one of my favorites, what does your family room portray? I love designing a room that conveys comfort, relaxation, good conversation and a game night with the family. The physiology of your environment and design/function of your home is everything. From the color of your room, what furniture you chose, how you organize and mood lighting around the house. It all makes you feel a certain way. Make yourself feel good. Brand your home to set yourself up for success. Take a look at your priorities and discover how you can set your environment to better reflect those values. I’m here when you decide the time is right to make the change. For now, I’m excited to take coaching further into action.

Ever wonder what to do between coats of paint or if the phone rings or your kids need you? The answer is Glad Press 'N Seal.

Decorating can be hard. Just knowing where and how to start is a challenge. With so many different options, styles and colors it can get overwhelming. Not to mention the daily scrolling you do on Pinterest, Instagram, and Houzz. You like it ALL! With our guidelines below, we make it simpl e. It starts with getting curious. Ask yourself the questions, do the work and the design will come naturally. First, look at the space you're looking to decorate. What is the function of the space and how do you want to use it? For example, looking to redo your living room? Is it more of a conversational space or a TV watching space? Will you be hosting and entertaining friends here or will you be having family game night in this room? Or both? This will help you decide the type of furniture and layout of those pieces (more on furniture layouts in upcoming posts). Next, we look at color scheme. This is where you ask, what do I want the space to convey? Relaxed and chill? Energetic and lively? Warm and cozy? I will go into more details on how colors effect your moods in a later post but picking the right color for the space is crucial. Lastly, I love using what I already have before filling in with new. Find a piece that is inspirational and meaningful . Maybe a family heirloom or amazing flea market find. Use that to help decide colors and theme. Our whole kitchen was inspired by my collection of Hadley. My Grandma collected Hadley for years before I was born. Once I was old enough to start having tea parties and playing restaurant, her Hadley became my props. She continued to grow her collection knowing that one day, she would pass them along to me. I now proudly display and use the collection in our kitchen. I pulled the darker blues to use on the cabinets and I pulled the stunning white for the backsplash and counters. The classic blue and white is complete with gold hardware and fixtures. To make decorating easier, I compiled a list of important questions. Use this as your guide to start the process. What is the function of the space? How do you want to use the space? What do you want the space to convey? What inspiration can you pull from? What pieces do you already have that you would like to incorporate? Still need help? Ask us. We work to make it seamless.