As a vocal alumni of the Interior Design Institute, one of the best online interior design certification programs, I get a lot of emails from prospective students. Even though…
A design-centered apartment hunting checklist
There are tons of ~practical~ apartment hunting tips out there. And you’ve probably read them all if you’re in the midst of trying to find a new home. But…
How to pull yourself out of a creative rut
We’ve all been there before. You care deeply about the creative work your doing, but you just can’t get things flowing. Whether it’s because you can’t think of new…
Where to splurge + where to save in your home
We’re still in Q1 of 2023, so I’m really trying to stick to the new year’s resolution I made to not spend so recklessly. But it’s hard. Especially when…
2023 Interior Design Trends: My Top 7 Predictions
Happy new year! It’s that time of year again: time for trend predictions! After several months of keeping tabs on everything going on in the world of interior design,…
Using music in interior design: a multidisciplinary approach to design
The other day, I was listening to the Creative Pep Talk podcast. A new favorite, by the way – you should check it out. And on this episode, he…
small business gift guide 2022
We’re back with #3 in the homey homies approved holiday gift guide series! This one is for those who want to shop small this holiday season. One of the…
what to buy for your creative friend 2022: holiday gift guide
Every year, we’re all faced with the question of wtf to get the people in our lives for the holiday season. And every year, our minds goes blank. But…
home decor gifts: holiday gift guide 2022
Welcome to another installment of my holiday gift guide series! For the edition, I’m giving you some suggestions for the best home decor gifts! All of these gifts are…
DIY L-shaped desk: the perfect setup for my home office
As a fully remote worker (who know lives with someone else who works fully remote), getting the perfect desk was a huge priority for me. Not only do I…