As part of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art’s (ICAA) classical architecture certificate program, I traveled to Washington, D.C., to study classically-inspired buildings and learn measured drawing techniques. Measured drawing
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In Interiors Visualized, I talked about the importance of conveying an idea visually to clients and highlighted some of my initial attempts. As I advance in my interior design classes, I’ve produced many visual goodies. There are software
On this Monday, I’m sharing mood boards I’ve developed for my interior design classes. Mood boards are exciting to create because you aren’t committing to particular materials or furniture, but instead, you are capturing the
This journey through traditional design has a lot of diversions, but I’m learning so much along the way. As I previously discussed, exploring interior design from a robust perspective of interiors and exteriors makes me a better-informed
In early October, I attended my first interior design trade show, NeoCon 2021 at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. At the event, the American Society of Interior Designers hosted a panel of professional designers giving advice to design students
I love finding antique wood furniture pieces in need of a little TLC, giving them a quick refresh, and discovering their potential. This is especially rewarding when finding a piece that’s been discarded. Last weekend, my sister-in-law and
When it comes to quilting, I’ve managed to use the right angles of squares and rectangles in various layouts to make many quilts. I’ve wanted to move outside my comfort zone to sewing more challenging shapes. On my bucket list are
As I get deeper into my interior design degree, I’m gaining a greater appreciation for a more holistic view of residential design. I’ve begun thinking beyond the design of a room or even a whole house’s interior to consider the impact of the
Recent traditional décor projects had me giving some meaningful pieces renewed purpose. These transformations include an old carpet scrap, a broken flowerpot, and a bed headboard. One of my favorite aspects of traditional design is rescuing old
I’m going to be a first-time aunt and godmother and I am very excited! Baby boy is expected in late spring/early summer, so I spent some time this spring sewing a puff quilt for tummy time, some flannel burp cloths, and some baby blocks.
The arrival of spring marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of this site. It’s been so meaningful to me to share my journey through traditional design with you. Thank you for reading! Your comments and feedback mean the world to me. Today
Our formal living room has two square windows, one on each side of the fireplace bump-out. They are very old hopper windows that open inward from a bottom hinge, but they are painted shut and currently inoperable. Because that room is a little
