A High-Style Bachelor Pad in Austin, Tx with Architectural Digest

I’m excited to share designer James Saavedra’s home in Austin, TX with you. This 750-square-foot condominium is the ultimate example of small space chic!! He’s filled the space with the most amazing art and vintage finds, namely the living room coffee table which is a beautiful piece from John Saladino . The finished product was the fruit of a collaborative styling effort. I incorporated layered elements throughout the home to add dimesion and one of my favorite ways to add depth were the beautiful frames along the kitchen counter to give the space a little structure. The immensely creative James, who’s also an artist, created the black and white drawings in those frames upon my request—the night before the shoot. Improvising: it’s one of the secrets to nailing the perfect shot!!!

For a full look at James’s home, visit ArchitecturalDigest.com. Xx

A Perfectly Pretty (and Functional!) Playroom with StyleMePretty Living

Playrooms aren’t just for the kids, you know! In Memphis, I shot designer Sean Anderson’s recent project, a light, bright, and multi-functional playroom. The idea? Design a space that the family can grow into! Which means keeping the furniture classic and durable, the floor open with space for toys and tiny bare feet, and creating a workspace for Mom and Dad. Check, check, and check.

To see the entire family space, head to StyleMePretty.com. xx

My Tips for Career, Creativity, and Happiness on Beauty Refined MD!

It was an honor to be featured on Beauty Refined MD discussing my path to success. My cancer diagnosis encouraged me to switch career tracks, and I'm immensely glad that I did. I learned that it's okay to let things go and to not worry about everything. Though running my own business is tough (and the hustle is real!), I'm still doing what I love day in and day out. My path has been filled with its share of ups, downs, and surprises, but surrounding myself with supportive friends, hardworking creatives, and female entrepreneurs has made all the difference. 

To read the full Q&A, visit BeautyRefinedMD.com. Xx

My Subtle and Sweet Pink Room Round on Style Me Pretty Today!!

I personally like to incorporate the sentiment of love everyday. In a world of grand gestures, I think it is important to experience this feeling in a stripped down basic way and apply it to everything we pursue. I find love to be simple in a complex world and I see it in even the smallest details that exist with in the spaces I shoot and amongst my nearest and dearest. 

Head over to STYLE ME PRETTY LIVING to find a few more of my thoughts about Valentine's day with more soft and simple hues of love. Xx