The past year has been good to us. Professionally, we celebrated a decade in business, worked with clients around the region to create their dream homes, and collected a few awards and recognitions along the way. But personally, it’s also been one of tremendous growth, adventure, and perseverance.
I’m so incredibly proud of my team for constantly bringing fresh ideas to the table and excelling in all they do. Check out their adventures from this year and how they influenced their personal design styles.
Mattie
Mattie’s favorite travel memory from the past year was a family getaway to Tybee Island and Savannah. There, they stayed in an older beach house that was owned by a famous author, which had a funky and eclectic style Mattie loved. This influenced her overall design vibe for the year – meshing eclectic/mod style with updated, traditional twists.
The “Feminine Flower” pillow from Paige’s Pillow Party sums up the Georgia coast perfectly. The coastal colors and floral print would fit in perfectly with the design of the home she rented. While more out-of-the-box style was a driver for 2024, Mattie is hoping to embrace traditional design in the new year.
Brittany
Our resident jet-setter, Brittany, enjoyed a fall trip to Portugal that inspired her design aesthetic this year. Her biggest takeaway was the use of tile seemingly everywhere – lots of blues, interesting motifs, and unique applications were at the forefront, primarily at the National Palace of Sintra.
In addition to tile, Brittany drew inspiration from the use of ceramics (specifically, swallows) that hung on walls and symbolized good fortune. She loves decorating and designing with elements that have special meaning – her favorite pieces in her own home are often curated from travel and spark a memory. When working with clients, she makes sure to prioritize choices that reflect their personal stories and essence, too.
Brittany loves projects centered around the color blue. The “Expert ‘Blue’ Opinion” pillow nods to the colors found across Portugal, and embodies the style she’s eager to bring into 2025.
Paige
The Western Design Conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, was Paige’s favorite adventure this year. It’s no wonder the art, textiles, and natural colors served as inspiration for her 2024 design style – that was the goal of the trip! Paige was most inspired by watching the sunrise at Teton National Park, watching the rays bounce off the trees and lake as the day broke. Back in town, Paige also drew influence from the modern architecture, clean lines, and natural materials incorporated into the buildings. There were many mixtures of wood, metal, and glass, that creates dimension and intrigue everywhere you turn.
She incorporated this dimension into this year’s design projects, pushing traditional style to the next level by adding intriguing elements. Thinking about “Western design” might spark a certain stereotypical style, but it goes beyond leathers and hides, often incorporating touches of nature, luxurious textures, and modern lines.
Paige debuted her Pillow Party collection during the conference, but the “Sunrise Landscape” print most reflected her experience in Jackson Hole. These pillows are both beautiful and durable, which plays into one of Paige’s passions she’ll bring with her into the new year: creating durable, functional spaces using high-quality and long-lasting items.
We’re excitedly looking ahead to all the good things and beautiful designs to come in 2025. Get on our list today!