Turning the calendar to a new year always makes me crave the fresh start that clean, neutral furniture can offer. And while I don’t necessarily want to live in house devoid of color (I’ve got plenty in every room!), I…

When we were house hunting in Richmond last year, there was very little inventory, competition was fierce, and we needed a place to live ASAP. We kept a close eye on anything new that came up, and when the…

Last week on Instagram, I posed the question, “If you classify yourself as a home decor lover, what are your BIGGEST challenges when it comes to decorating?”…

Being in the middle of a pandemic and figuring out how to still see friends and family safely isn’t easy, but at least summer weather makes socially distant, outdoor gatherings possible! As we roll into the cooler

Happy Tuesday, friends! If you’re on the hunt for creative ways to fill the walls in your home, I’ve got a tip for you on how to create a high end, big impact look for an affordable price. Pick up some gallery frames with…

One of the most popular topics I’ve talked over the years on the Mix & Match Design Company blog is LIGHTING! From how to choose it, to options for ceiling fixtures and fans, to pairing table lamps with end

Choosing the right lighting for a room is SO important and table lamps play a big role in that! When I’m designing a room, I like to have a mix of different kinds to make there’s lots of optionality for different

Society6 is one of my favorite lesser-known sources for products designed by independent artists. If you aren’t familiar with it, it’s basically a marketplace for artists to share designs that can be printed on a variety

Kid-friendly design has become a high priority since we had our son last year. It doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice having a beautiful home though - it’s all about being thoughtful about what you bring into it and…

I’ve been seeing a LOT of Shaker-style peg rails popping up lately - have you noticed that too? I absolutely love their simplicity and ability to add organization to a space by getting things up off the floor and hung in…

I shared this fun “coastal eclectic” living room design on Instagram last week and I got so many questions about the sources! I actually created this design board for my Adobe Photoshop course, but I’m happy to…

Y’all know I like sharing about art around here, and I’m excited to feature a new source for it here on the blog! Juniper Print Shop* has been one of my go-to online shops for affordable art prints for my e-design

With all the encouragement to #stayhome in the past few weeks, I’ve never seen the acronym WFH (work from home) pop up so much! Many of us are having to adjust to working from home full-time and we’re

How much should you invest in your non-forever home? Answer? It depends! How’s that for helpful? I think this is an unspoken, but super important question for a lot of folks (including many …