Welcome to Flourish!
My career in both residential and commercial interior design is centered around creating beautiful, well-functioning spaces that ultimately enhance lives. Through Flourish, I will share my design secrets and celebrate the stories of others who have discovered what makes them flourish with the hope of inspiring and enriching all aspects of your life.
4 Easy Ways To Refresh Your Home For Spring
Nothing says spring like lush ferns and spring bouquets, wicker furniture, and colorful linens. I've put together 5 decorating tips you can use now to get your home ready for the sunny days ahead. Before you start decorating, first take stock of your home and consider removing those things that are not essential. In short, declutter, declutter, declutter. You may find removing a little excess is all you need to feel refreshed. Now, if you want to go all-in for spring, read on.
Botanical Artist and Master Plantwoman
Anne Blackwell Thompson, botanical artist and founder of Blackwell Botanicals is our special guest this month. If you're already a collector of botanicals or want to begin, you'll love what Anne has to say about decorating with this timeless art form. Read more to find out who is ultimately in control of Anne's work and what makes her Flourish in spite of it all.
Top 5 Kitchen Design Essentials
During the winter months, I find myself spending more time in the kitchen than in any other season. However, since COVID19 hit, the phrase "the kitchen is the Heartbeat of the Home takes on a whole new meaning for me. Whether we are entertaining (post covid - we WILL do it again), celebrating holidays with our family, or simply preparing meals throughout the week, the kitchen is indeed the one room that brings us together.
I created a list of my Top 5 Kitchen Design Essentials for you to consider when you embark on your own remodel or refresh. Read more to see how I put these design essentials to the test in my own kitchen.
Folk Art Legend: A Tribute to Helen LaFrance
Part of my work with Flourish, is to share artists and creatives who inspire me and allow me to flourish — and maybe you will too! This is a regular feature on my blog which I hope you find inspiring and perhaps introduces you to new art and artists.