Sometimes it looks like beige walls, unfinished rooms, and waiting for permission.

You are not bad at decorating and the problem isn’t your taste. The problem is that you’re decorating without a plan. Designers start with color because your color palette becomes the filter for every future decision you make in your home.

Why do we feel the need to apologize for actually living in our homes? A reflection on perfection, unrealistic expectations, and the beauty of a home where real life is happening.

After two decades in high-end residential design, Emily shares why she chose a more soulful, down-to-earth approach to helping people create homes that feel like coming home to themselves.