I think it's really important to bring your own personality to the space you're in.

When I was a kid I painted the walls in my room like 30 times!

My parents both flipped homes. A typical weekend for us was walking through model home units. I loved walking through interesting floor plans and seeing different design aesthetics.

I like to set up bars at my parties so people can make their own cocktails and mix and match and teach each other different things.

One of the best things to do with tablescapes in my experience, is really curating them with things that you've collected.

Break the rules - put a plant or a floral arrangement in a room that you wouldn't expect!

In my opinion, there's not really a 'worst' flower; however, you do have to do some research based on the people whose space will hold the flowers. For instance, there are some flowers that are poisonous to have around kids or pets.

Fundamentally, I am all about finding interesting and authentic ways to incorporate nature into most of my designs.

The spaces we live in should tell our story.

Books are always the best accessories to anything.

Always play with the size and scale of the items on your bookshelf. Stagger the heights of books, vases, and picture frames and try to group in odd numbers.

We've always read to the kids, every night both kids get books. That's really important, and they love books. Our daughter is obsessed with reading and books, so it's really sweet. She has her own little personal library.

I like being with my husband.

I never thought that I would be a parent and have kids. It is the layer to my life that I never knew I would need. You are around honesty and vulnerability every day - it's so good.

Artists have always been my biggest source of inspiration.

I've always loved creating things with my hands.

Your kids want to know that you can see them and that you care and we're fortunate enough to be able to do that.

When designing - whether it's a living room, event space, or tablescape - I always want guests to feel as though they are part of the experience.

Incorporating travel, elements from different cultures and locales, is a great way to establish the overall tone and theme for a soiree.

People are understanding what it means to really create a space that feels like a direct reflection of you and I think with brands like Living Spaces, you can really start to take those chances for the first time.

What we really believe in is high design at a low cost.

I felt untethered in Los Angeles.

Good closets make for a good marriage.

I started out taking any project that I could because you want the work. You want the opportunity to create, and I'm glad I did because it forces you to really get an understanding of your vision and your voice as a designer when you have to be scrappy like that.