Since Theo is now 6 weeks old, I feel like I am starting to get my rhythm back.

With that being said, I am excited to make some changes on the blog and with my design business!

Around this time every year I like to freshen things up here on the blog.

Unfortunately, my previous blog desginer is no longer taking work, so I am on the hunt for a new one.

If you have any blog designers you recommend, please do share in the comments!

Also, I am now accepting a limited number of spots for sponsors as well as scheduling giveaways. If you are interested in being a sponsor or giveaways, email me for rates!

Lastly, the February/March issue of Rue Magazine is pretty, I recommend checking it out!

Happy Monday.

I get lots of emails asking me a variety of questions regarding interior design.

Anything from how I create my design boards, floor plans, my favorite paint colors, or best fabrics. 

This gave me an idea, a series that reveals…

Designer or not, I think these tips can be helpful for everyone.

I plan on sharing my own secrets as well as a few from my favorite designers.

I think it will be fun!

Today I am going to start with sharing my #1 favorite design tool, how I create my floor plans!

When working for a client, I always create a floor plan to scale. This helps me determine the furniture arrangement as well as the exact size each piece needs to be.

I also always provide my clients with the floor plan to give them a better understanding of the lay-out and flow of the space.

In design school, I used a variety of programs that require expensive licenses, all of which I can’t afford now!

I was thrilled when I found floorplanner.com

It’s a website that allows you to create floor plans and save them under your own account.

It is very user friendly and has an extensive furniture library, making furniture plans quick to create!

Here is a screen shot of what the program looks like.

You simply create walls, add windows/doors, and drop in furniture.

You also have the option to view your floor plan in 3D.

I love this feature, it really helps you visualize your space!

Floorplanner.com allows you to create your first floor plan for free!

I don’t know what I would do without this program, it is my absolute favorite design tool.

If you are thinking of buying new furniture, I highly recommend creating a floor plan first, you won’t regret it!

As I mentioned last week, we will soon be entering the rental market for the next 4 years.

Just as promised, I will be focusing a post a week on renter approved ways to decorate, I’m excited!

Although wallpaper seems like a permanent thing, it doesn’t have to be anymore.

Many companies are now selling removable wallpaper….yay!

Today I wanted to feature one of my favorite lines by Timothy Sue.

You may remember this room designed by Emily Mughannam using Timothy Sue’s Hearts Apart removable wallpaper on the ceiling.

It is stunning right?

The patterns are bold but beautiful, and I think they are perfect for children’s spaces.

They have 4 patterns with 3 colorways in each pattern.

You can see all the colorways here.

I am pretty sure I will be using one of these wallpapers in our next apartment.

I just can’t get enough.

If these patterns are a little too bold for you, here is a list of a  few places that sell removable wallpaper.

Anyone tried removable wallpaper? If so, I would love to hear your thoughts!

I love using printed bowls to accessorize spaces with.

I think they add the perfect amount of pattern and/or color to a bookshelf, console table, nightstand, or even a desk.

Anthropologie has always had a great selection of printed bowls, but recently West Elm has stepped up their game in this department as well!

Here are a few of my favorite printed bowls…

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With a price tag as low as $8.00 each, this is a decorating tool accessible to everyone.

Now if only it wasn’t so hard to pick my favorite one!