or as long as I can remember, I’ve always been passionate about curating visually pleasing spaces and vignettes. Arranging books and accessories on a shelf so they look balanced, adding simple but beautiful touches to gift packaging, choosing color palettes for a room and helping friends coordinate all the little details that make a tablescape a wowscape. So when did my infatuation with design and styling begin? I remember vividly how I would arrange knick knacks around the house. At this very moment, I realize that making subtle changes to your surroundings can give you a totally different experience. As I got older and got to travel, I saw how much beautiful finds are out there and thought that amazing pieces should be in every home. I’ve always enjoyed sharing my ideas and collaborating with friends on styling projects. This led me to the start of my design blog which has opened a faceted door of opportunities and meeting new friends. Since then it’s been a brilliant ride of inspiration and gratitude doing anything from styling with HGTV.com and Make it Over magazine, to having our urban oasis featured in the Austin-American statesman, and having our home featured in a national print home magazine, Make It Over, from the makers of Cottages & Bungalows.