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Interior design studio serving Greensburg, PA and Pittsburgh, PA. Design is service. How can we help you?

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.

Remembering a trip to San Francisco several years

Remembering a trip to San Francisco several years ago around this time. It was my first time in California and I loved it. Cannot wait to go back again.

Happy Fall ... my favorite time of the year 🍁

Happy Fall ... my favorite time of the year 🍁

#interiordesign #interiordesigner #pittsburghinter

#interiordesign #interiordesigner #pittsburghinteriordesigner #materials #interiordesignerpittsburgh #textiles #fabric #inspiration

There is something lovely and comforting about bei

There is something lovely and comforting about being surrounded by books. ⁠
I remember being in the Chestnut Hill Barnes and Nobles during grad school and maybe it was because I studied too much and I was stressed, and I started crying in the Classics section because it was like I was surrounded by all these good friends. I think I missed reading something that wasn't about acid base disorders. I know, that may sound weird. But there is no limit, in my mind, to how many books you should have and I love sticking them around the house to add some interest and color.

Getting ready for some fall decorating around here

Getting ready for some fall decorating around here...⁠
I always forget what I have when it comes to seasonal decor, so if you are like me, I recommend "shopping" your closets/storage areas before you head off to your favorite home goods store. It will save you some money and help the environment. Plus, you can do some fall cleaning and make a list of things you want when you do go shopping. Happy decorating!

Hosting friends and family this fall and holiday s

Hosting friends and family this fall and holiday season? 🍁✨⁠
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Now is the perfect time to refresh your space with warm, welcoming updates that make entertaining effortless.⁠
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From cozy living rooms to functional dining spaces and beautiful guest rooms, we’ll help you create a home that’s stylish, inviting, and ready for every gathering.⁠
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✨ Personalized design solutions⁠
✨ Access to beautiful furnishings + finishes⁠
✨ Expert guidance from concept to completion⁠
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Let’s make your home the place everyone loves to gather. Contact us on our website for more information.

Latest thrift store finds ... does anyone see a th

Latest thrift store finds ... does anyone see a theme? 🤎🍁

I cannot overstate how much the exterior of your h

I cannot overstate how much the exterior of your house matters. As a huge plant and garden lover, I can appreciate a good landscape design. When we purchased our home in Greensburg, PA three years ago, everything around our house was a tangled, overgrown mess. The thought of re-doing everything around our house and yard was intimidating. Having lived in the South, I knew I needed an expert (you can always rely on a Southerner to assist you with your gardens). I reached out to Carmen Johnston of @bespokegardenplans and she and her team were able to give us a beautiful, comprehensive landscape plan that we have been able to implement.

Getting ready to get started on a really fun proje

Getting ready to get started on a really fun project. This space is one of the smallest this home but used multiple times a day, so this renovation is going to make a BIG impact. Looking forward to showing you the completed space in a couple weeks!

This is terrazzo. A classic material but one that

This is terrazzo. A classic material but one that is getting alot of attention nowadays, especially in tile form with new colors and additions. This material is sustainable; it is made of recycled stone and cement. It is incredibly durable and easy to clean. Traditionally, it has been used for floors but I’m seeing it a lot on counters and walls these days as well. #interiordesign #interiorarchitecture #interiordesigner #pittsburghinteriordesigner #sustainable #terrazzotiles #materials

These are renderings I did for a design competitio

These are renderings I did for a design competition last year for a breakfast nook, great room, and study with SketchUp and Enscape. Although renderings are no substitute for the real thing, they can help clients visualize their space and convey ideas. A large part of what I do is communicating design ideas and plans to clients, contractors, and others with drawings and renderings so that projects go smoothly and turn out beautifully.

We visited Williamsburg, VA on our way to the beac

We visited Williamsburg, VA on our way to the beach and it is still as charming and inspiring as ever. I remember my first trip here when I was about 10 years old and this place left me with an enduring love and admiration for boxwoods, formal gardens, Georgian style, and wallpaper. Colonial Williamsburg was restored, including 89 original structures, with the help of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. starting in the 1920s. I'm so grateful it still here for us to enjoy!

Projects start with hand-drawn sketches, my favori

Projects start with hand-drawn sketches, my favorite way of brainstorming. There is something about a pencil and paper that makes me so happy.

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