NEW Decorating Packages with Gathered Living Design
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NEW Decorating Packages with Gathered Living Design

This spring, I am going to start opening up a few decorating slots per week outside of my regular clients for those looking for help with small projects throughout their home. If you need help tackling a project like a gallery wall, choosing paint colors, furniture layouts, or hanging curtains and wall decor, this is for you! I’ve put together some new decorating packages, but I also have hourly rates available for anything and everything you may need. Don’t delay on those projects anymore! You can check out and purchase my new packages below or click here to fill out a design inquiry if you don’t see anything that fits your needs! You can always find all this information on the “design” page of my website as well.

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What's Inside My Decorating Toolbox
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What's Inside My Decorating Toolbox

There are a few must-have tools that I always keep with me when decorating both for clients and in my own home. You can save so much time and frustration just by having the right tools to complete a job! No matter your decorating expertise, I think anyone can use these items to make their life a little easier and their home more pulled together. Take a look at my what’s inside my decorating toolbox below!

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Join the Gathered Living Decorating Club!
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Join the Gathered Living Decorating Club!

Introducing the Gathered Living Decorating Club! Want to begin transforming your home into the space of your dreams for under $20 a month? Every club member receives dedicated custom design services each month that you can use for anything and everything you may need help with in your home. You’ll also get exclusive access to our shopping events at our favorite local home decor shops. At the events, I’ll help you shop and guide you on how to style your purchases once you get home! You’ll also receive a special discount or gift with purchase during the event.

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Custom Paint Consultations with Gathered Living Design
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Custom Paint Consultations with Gathered Living Design

They’re backkk! Due to your requests, I am opening up spots again for custom paint consultations in your home. One of the hardest parts of home ownership and the design process is making decisions about the perfect paint colors for your home.  Paint truly is the easiest and most dramatic way to transform any room or update an outdated space without spending a ton of money.  Not only is it difficult to narrow down all the options available, but also to know what shades work together for trim, doors, and ceilings, as well as how to create a color scheme that will flow seamlessly from room to room.  I know how hard it is hard to make these decisions on your own, which is why today I will be opening up a select number of spots for custom color consultations with me in your home! 

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Modern + Minimal Bathroom Renovation
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Modern + Minimal Bathroom Renovation

I have been SO excited to share this amazing transformation of one of my latest design projects.   This client's bathroom was original to the home and had not been updated since they had lived there.  I was so excited when they asked me to help with the design and coordination of this renovation especially after hearing their vision and ideas for the space.  Miller Team Renovations handled all the tile and renovation work from start to finish and they were wonderful to work with.  I appreciated that they kept me updated every step of the way and allowed me to make every single little decision about the space, which is so rare.  

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Easy Tips for Hanging Pictures + Wall Decor in Your Home
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Easy Tips for Hanging Pictures + Wall Decor in Your Home

   One of the requests I get most from clients is to help them arrange and hang their wall decor.  I cannot tell you how many homes I have visited that have a fully decorated house but still have blank walls, just because they don't know where to get started and are afraid to "mess up."  That's why I've gathered up all my best tips and tricks that make hanging wall decor and frames as easy as possible.  Throughout my experience hanging wall decor in my own home, client's homes, businesses and restaurants, as well as retail and offices, I have learned a lot from trial and error, as well as from working with all different shapes, sizes, and types of wall decor.   Take a look at my top tips, must-have tools, favorite tutorials, and more below! 

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Decorating Q & A: Bedding
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Decorating Q & A: Bedding

While I was putting together my recent post on "How to Make the Coziest Bed",  I asked my followers to let me know if they had any bedding related questions that I should include and answer in the post.   I got so many great questions but the original post ended up being so long and full of information that I decided to do a separate post to answer your questions!  I pulled the 4 most popular questions and answered them below including lots of inspiration photos + product links too!  I hope this helps answer your questions and gives you a little design direction! 

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