In all my years of doing interior design I'm still amazed at the power of art and accessories. This recent Decorator in a Box in South Carolina needed just that. The client wanted the sofa, armoire and dining table to remain in the room. I selected sconces, side tables, art, pillows, accessories and a rug to give the space a refresh. These selections also gave the room more function and storage. These key yet small selections made a big difference. Just take a look at the before & after photos below. 

Do you have any area of your home that needs some new pillows or art? How about that rug in your family room that you have had forever. Let me help you make the right selections. I will work with your budget and existing personal style. Just click HERE to begin you custom Decorator in a Box. Get the ball rolling in four easy steps. 

Xo,
Annie

I'm trying to set a goal to wake up a bit earlier. I want to wake up before my kids to create, journal, read and pray. Things are so peaceful in the morning and I think starting your day with calm can keep the rest of the day on that track. I recently got up early one morning to do a quick sketch of my own kitchen remodel. I have been my worst client with this project. I keep changing my mind and the layout. I think I have finally landed on a kitchen layout we can love and that feels right. I honestly haven't felt this way about any of our other ideas. I want the kitchen to face our back woods and have a deck extending off the back. I want the kitchen to feel like your outside in nature. Here is the quick sketch I just sent to the cabinet company. Let's hope I can make this vision a reality someday soon. 

What is the dream for your home? I would love to help you make it come to life with a Decorator in a Box. Just follow the four easy steps HERE to be on your way. I will create a custom design that meets your personal style and budget. I'm the designer you can afford. 

Xo,
Annie

Here is the image of my inspiration. Photo source unknown.

This polar vortex has me reaching for all the hygge I can find. Cozy slippers, chunky blankets, acoustic tunes and chai tea usually do the trick. I have always been drawn to the winter color pallet and lovely wood accents of a Scandinavian home. Now more than ever I'm inspired by the simple styles of the Nordic region. Here's a little visual help to incorporate hygge vibes in your home during this Northern cold blast. All images via one of my favorite @myscandinavianhome. Stay warm out there friends.

Need help creating health, comfort and wellness in your home? Let me create a custom Decorator in a Box to meet your exact needs. Just take my quick design quiz HERE to be on your way to interior design bliss. The process is so easy and more importantly fun!

Xo,
Annie

Happy Polar Vortex Wednesday all! I'm seeing a common theme on instagram during this crazy cold blast. People are de-cluttering and organizing their closets, pantries and shelves. I imagine everyone staying warm at night binge watching Marie Kondo's Netflix series. Then feeling inspired the next day while stuck at home to get organized. My favorite is people are decorating spaces they haven't had time to.

I have received several Decorator in a Box orders with people needing help with shelf and bookcase accessories. It makes much more sense to polar vortex clean than Spring clean when it's nice outside. Here is a recent design I created for a client in New York. She de-cluttered during their extreme cold blast. I hope to share the before & after photos with you soon. Here's a little peek at the design I sent. Of course all the shopping details are saved for the client. The turn around time on a design request like this is only a few days. 

Let me help you organize and de-clutter. Just click HERE to start your custom Decorator in a Box today! Make the most of the polar vortex! Do what you haven't had time for.

Xo,
Annie

Here is a little design inspiration to get you thinking about your polar vortex home project. 

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I'll see you over there!

Xo,
Annie

 I have been designing rooms in this home since I started Decorator in a Box in 2010.  It's always dear to me when I get to work with this lovely family again. This time the mission was the TV Room. The goal was to create more comfortable seating space for movie watching and gaming. They also loved their La-Z-Boy recliners yet did not want to sacrifice style. They wanted both style and "concealed" recliner comfort. The other objective was to tidy up and style the built-in shelves. My favorite part of the room is the farm painting. This painting was done by their local artist Nancy Fraser. The client grew up on a farm in North Dakota. Bringing in a little piece of her roots with this farm painting make the space all the more comfortable. I'm so happy to see this family of six enjoying this room with new style and comfort. Here are the photos sent from the client. All the "after" photos on my website are taken straight from the client. I love this because it shows a real home and how it's being used. 

What space can I help you with? I'm happy to work with what you have and incorporate a little bit of new. Send me a few photos and I will create a custom quote and design plan to meet your specific needs and budget. Let's start your Decorator in a Box today. Just click HERE to take a quick design quiz and start the process.

Xo, Annie

My favorite people to follow on instagram are artists. As an interior designer I tend to see the same prints over and over. I'm always in search of unique and new paintings. Art makes the design and is usually the main way I bring color and statement into my designs. That's why I plan to feature a new favorite artist on my blog each month. The artist that has been catching my eye lately is Minnesota's painter Missy Monson. I first saw her work in one of my favorite local shops Golden Rule. Once I started following her on instagram I saw what a talent and range of painting she has. She does custom work and is open to collabs. See more of her work here and be prepared to be inspired. 

Tell me about your project. Do you need help selecting art over your mantel or for your entire home? Are you remodeling a kitchen or bathroom? I'm here to help with a custom Decorator in a Box. All designs are emailed and mailed to you in less than two weeks. The designs are custom and personal to your style and budget. I'm always available for questions or to make design tweak throughout the process. Let's start your design today! Take my quick design quiz to get the ball rolling.

Xo,
​Annie

images via @missymonsonart instagram

Just when I was getting a little tired of seeing doors on a barn track these come along. These doors stopped me mid swipe on my instagram feed. This is where details make the design.  I love the balance of modern with vintage style. I'm pretty sure I need to find a spot in my home for something as lovely as these vintage style doors. If not my home then in one of my next designs. Speaking of...tell me about your home project. 

Take my quick design quiz or email me a few photos. I will create a custom Decorator in a Box to meet your personal style and budget. Oh and I can do all that in two weeks or less. Little time is involved for you. I just need photos of your space, inspiration images you have, key room measurements and I'll be off and running....I mean designing. All designs are emailed for your approval before mailing the pretty box. Let's get started it's so easy and well it's also really fun. 

Take my designs quiz here to get started!

Xo, Annie

image via @carcabaroad instagram

When Winter hits I love it, but my skin does not. The dryness can be hard to keep up with. I find myself dreaming of a spa bath with a sauna attached. I'm pinning this image and one day making it happen. I think it should be a Minnesota bathroom standard. 

Tell me about your bathroom remodel or latest project. I will create a Decorator in a Box to meet your specific needs and budget. Start with my simple design quiz or just email me a few photos. I can't wait to hear from you!

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Xo,
Annie

One of my favorite things to do is look back at projects passed. I like to see if the space still looks current. I designed this bathroom in California's Silicon Valley over two years ago. I would still make the same design decisions today. When I design spaces I try to stay away from trendy selections. The reason for this is next year there be a new trend making the design out of date. I save design trends for pillows, art, lighting and accessories. That way they can easily be updated.  When it comes to upholstery, tile or cabinetry that is more of investment it's important to keep things timeless.

What is your current project? Tell me about it. Take my quick design quiz or just email me a few photos. I can't wait to hear about your project. All my designs are emailed to you in two weeks or less. Let's start your custom Decorator in a Box today!

Xo,
​Annie