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Award-winning interior design. Greensburg, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.

Happy #doctorsday to all the physicians out there.

Happy #doctorsday to all the physicians out there. What you do is not for the faint of heart, and I am so grateful for the sacrifices you make to care for others.
As an interior designer who was formerly in healthcare, it is a pleasure to help you create homes that can be places to crash after a long day, spaces to remind yourself of who you are, settings to spend quality time with loved ones, or whatever you need to be you best for your patients and family. You take of others, I’ll take care of your home. #interiordesign #interiordesigner #pittsburghinteriordesigner #doctor

One of the best things about being an interior des

One of the best things about being an interior designer is meeting artists and craftsmen and learning about their work. So much time and care go into making things truly good, beautiful, and excellent. These makers understand that there is no shortcut to goodness. I’m proud to work with so many craftsmen, artists, and brands that take their work seriously from textiles and wallpaper to furniture and art. #interiordesign #interiordesigner #pittsburghinteriordesigner #art #artist

Getting my table ready for the garden club tea thi

Getting my table ready for the garden club tea this weekend with cheery daffodils in aged terracotta pots, mossy bunnies with blue bows, and my favorite china that I had the privilege of inheriting from some very chic women. Hospitality has always been important to me. Making people feel welcome and noticed, entertaining with a thoughtful menu and a good bottle of wine, and decorating to delight are all things that bring me immense joy. Some of this comes, I think, from growing up feeling like the one on the outside looking in, and some from the fact that we’ve moved a lot and I really appreciate the welcome and kindness we have received from others. If you have a small event coming up and want to create something truly special and elevated, let me know. I love designing a good party! #interiordesign #interiordesigner #pittsburghinteriordesigner #entertaining #tea

There is no question a permanent space is needed o

There is no question a permanent space is needed on the White House grounds for state functions and hospitality. However, the scale of the proposed ballroom, which you can easily look up, dwarfs the White House; a clearly gratuitous, awkward addition, that was not thought through carefully. ⁠
This is not about being a Republican or Democrat. The plans for the current ballroom, which are being pushed through in an unprecedented way, are shocking. Even the project summary by the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) states that the project is "to protect the historic integrity and cultural landscape of the White House and its grounds."⁠
There is nothing about the current proposal that reflects this ideal. An elegant solution that we can all be proud of does exist and there are so many talented architects out there who could undertake this endeavor. ⁠
The White House and its grounds are ours; they belong to all Americans, and I encourage you to speak up about this before it's too late. See link in bio to comment prior to the March 4th NCPC meeting. ⁠
📸 my own, from a White House visit in 2019.

A sketch from a recent studio class. Sketching rea

A sketch from a recent studio class. Sketching really helps me work through an idea. In this case, it was window placement and design as well as millwork that would mimic the windows in this two-story space. Good design takes a lot of time and care. Every professor in my higher level studio classes requires hand sketches, which I think is such a good habit, as a designer, to get into. Computers help us present beautiful, realistic designs to our clients and are never going away but a piece of paper and a pencil will always be part of my process for bringing a rich, layered interior to life.

One of the highlights of Paris Deco Off was the op

One of the highlights of Paris Deco Off was the opportunity to tour the Pierre Frey archives and their headquarters. Their team could not have been more warm and welcoming and to see their new collections up close was delightful. The archives contain textiles from the Renaissance onwards, serving as inspiration for new lines. Everything they do is informed by a rich heritage and understanding of the past and present. My favorite new collection is Jardin A La Francaise, inspired by the gardens of Versailles.

Some of my favorites from walking around Paris. In

Some of my favorites from walking around Paris. In January, a lot of Christmas decorations are still up, making it extra special to walk around at night, with twinkling lights still stuffed in live greenery everywhere. Dozens of chic cocker spaniels, gorgeous planters, and classical architecture everywhere you look are part of what makes this city so special.

What caught my eye at Paris Deco Off: ⁠ 1. Jacquar

What caught my eye at Paris Deco Off: ⁠
1. Jacquard and embroidered fabrics⁠
2. Lots of velvet⁠
3. Greens⁠
4. Classic patterns and historic motifs but in updated colorways and larger or smaller scales⁠
5. Complex neutrals with rich textures⁠
6. Moody blue and red combinations⁠

Paris Deco Off recap. It was so inspiring and I’m

Paris Deco Off recap. It was so inspiring and I’m grateful for everything I learned and all the people I had the pleasure of meeting. #paris #interiordesign #france #interiorarchitecture #interiordesigner

These are renderings for a studio class I just com

These are renderings for a studio class I just completed. This was a two-story loft renovation for a family of two physicians and their elementary-school age children, as well as their dog. They requested warm colors (a contrast to the sterile, white environments they work in) and durable, easy-to-clean materials. It was a challenge avoiding white as much as possible but also fun creating spaces that felt clean and edited but also had character.

These are some drawings I did for a client to help

These are some drawings I did for a client to help them visualize different quartz backsplash designs behind their range. ⁠
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This was one of my favorite consults this year. The client brought me in to help with some of the finishing touches to their kitchen, part of a beautiful, very old farmhouse that they are taking great care to renovate. Consults like these are fun because my fee for these sessions are minimal and it helps client get unstuck when it comes to a design question. If you have a small design conundrum or know someone who does, I am happy to help!

I love incorporating natural decor into my home th

I love incorporating natural decor into my home this time of year and these paperwhites are looking so happy!

I am so honored to be named one of the winners of

I am so honored to be named one of the winners of this year’s Rocky Lafleur scholarship fund student design competition sponsored by Kneedler Fauchere. I will use it to go to Paris in January 2026 for Deco Off. ⁠
Rocky, from what I’ve heard, was a gregarious, humble man who loved people, traveling, and design. He had a genuine curiosity about others and the world, which in my opinion, is one of the purest forms of humility. You could be the janitor, the barista, a design student, or a wealthy client and he would give you his time and full attention, regardless. That’s how I aspire to treat people.⁠
I love that Rocky grew up in a town of 500 people in South Dakota. Like him, I grew up in a small town (a crumbling oil and steel town in western PA) but have always been attracted to the idea of making my surroundings beautiful, inspiring, and beneficial to the community I live in. Growing up in a small town makes you appreciate how pivotal good design and architecture can be to a thriving community.⁠
I used to think, naively, that medicine was one of the only ways to help your community, but the more I am immersed in the architecture and design world, I've realized that that is not the case. We spend most of our time inside a structure of some kind and how it is designed makes a huge impact on our wellbeing, how we see the world, and how we think and feel. ⁠
I'm looking forward to making my small part of the world a better place with the education I’ve received at UCLA and opportunities like this scholarship. I'm still figuring out where my place will be in the interior design world, but wherever it is, I hope to make Rocky proud.⁠
You can see some of my renderings of the dining alcove, study and great room above. This was a design for a Midwest lake house that would be used by a large multi-generational family as a gathering space year-round.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! So grateful for you.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! So grateful for you.

Had the best time this weekend celebrating our you

Had the best time this weekend celebrating our youngest's birthday with family and friends 🧡

Almost done with this fun 1/2 bath... just a coupl

Almost done with this fun 1/2 bath... just a couple small finishing touches left.

Some of my favorite details from @flowermagazine N

Some of my favorite details from @flowermagazine Nashville Show House. The craftsmanship was exquisite. So inspiring! #interiordesign #interiordesigner #pittsburghinteriordesigner

Terracotta: such a beautiful material with some gr

Terracotta: such a beautiful material with some gravity, texture, and a unique color. Most tiles are handmade, which I think makes them extra special. #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiorarchitecture #pittsburghinteriordesigner #materials #terraccotta

Inspiration for an upcoming project: using some of

Inspiration for an upcoming project: using some of my photos from a trip to France in 2022, most are from Paris and Versailles.

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