The basement re-model is moving along on a nice pace. The key to the movement is having done the intentional visioning for the space and selecting the products well in advance of project launch. I have gotten to know my clients through conversation, listening and confirming their use and goals for the space. I work […]
Quarantine Time provided many opportunities for re-purposing home space, including the creation of a children’s learning ‘center’. So many homes now need space to provide children with an engaged environment for extended school learning, homework, art projects, puzzles, painting, reading, and computer work. See more about this particular project and the process at the Home
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Your front door is the opening to your home and reflects the essence of you! The entryway welcomes family and guests and immediately creates a sense of who lives here. I work with clients to create wreaths using natural elements, designs using ceramic pottery filled with seasonal flowers, perennials, harvest materials and grasses. The fall
We always begin a new project at a slow pace allowing me to listen to intent and aspirations. Meeting the expectations of a client is always our goal at E & J Designs. Together we spend time in the space and walk through options and confirm outcomes. Envisioning the space and the feel of the outcome
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As a designer of gardens, interiors, and flowers, I often am conflicted about the remaining enslaved dwellings in America that have gone unnoticed or have become invisible for hundreds of years. The Master’s Home and furniture have always been of interest to tourists and thus a large business has been created around plantations. There are
Working from home takes deliberative thinking about the space to use to be creative in your daily work obligations. A dedicated space that has a door to close provides structure to the day. A comfortable, chair, desk and a place for a coffee pot and snacks will give you the sense of being in a
Building a new home starts with an envisioned design to accompany functionality, ambiance and space needs. I was not at all intimidated with the daunting task of design and build. What could be so difficult about this project? Fortunately, I had a terrific builder who allowed me to learn and grow into the project. Lesson
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I always take the scenic route. Walking neighborhoods brings me colorful inspiration and a connection to life…through fields of vines, window flower boxes, and the personalities of welcoming front entryways…
In a recent job I encouraged the client to create a vision board of rooms and words that reflected values, sense of functionality and her hopes for finishing a basement. Capturing dreams, intent and feelings lays the foundation for meeting expectations of design.
Design inspiration can come from all sources in life! This natural handcrafted dried fruit swag reminded me of the historic traditions of using natural materials for decorating a home at holiday times. Look around and use what is in your backyard to enhance your home environment!
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