Packing for Paris by: Stephanie Andrews Bonjour Mes Amies, I hope that you have had a good week!  Today, I’d like to continue to explore the intersection of design and travel with thoughts on travel wardrobes.  Over the years, I have shared my desire to build my capsule wardrobe.  Frankly,  I do not usually take […]

Bonjour mes amies, At the beginning of Spring, are you daydreaming of your next wanderlust vacation to places that make your heart sing?  I do.  As the weather gets warmer and then cold, in the Ides of March, I fantasize about my next big trip.  I would love to share some of these fantasies with […]

Hello Friends! I will start off with a quote by Tae Yun Kim that sums up my feelings for the color green. “Green strongly influences the heart and helps alleviate tension.  Positive qualities associated with green are generosity, humility, and cooperation.” For as long as I can remember, green has been my favorite color.  I […]

Hello there! Today, I was thinking about the word “tend” vs. the word “maintain”.  Although the difference may seem subtle, these words ignite a distinct feeling in me.  I looked up these words’ definitions to see if they are different. Tend: (verb) to pay attention to, to serve, to watch over. Maintain: (verb) to keep […]

by Stephanie Andrews Spoiler Alert: Hell yes, it matters!  Art creates a vibe that can change how you and other people perceive your home.  It can stimulate, relax, talk to your wanderlust, or remind you of someone special.  Art also tells other people little truths about you, if they are paying attention.  Art is personal, […]

by: Stephanie Andrews Hello friends!  I hope you are well and making it through this cold February with a smile, at least mostly. I often struggle with February, wanting warmer temps, a tropical vacation, and feeling a comedown from the holidays. I give February a hard time, and I have for years!  In my 20’s, […]

By: Stephanie Andrews Happy Valentine’s Day, my friends.  I hope my email finds you well.  In Atlanta, my family, our Balance Design team, some friends, and I have been through it!  (A Norovirus that acted like the worst food poisoning I have ever had.) Couple that recovery with a difficult work week, and let’s say […]

Hello friends! Yesterday, I met with a long-time client and friend. As we caught up, we drifted to the current state of affairs in Washington DC. Amidst our fear and disbelief, she said something profound: we all have a “sphere of influence” that we alone can control. We may not be senators or movie stars, […]

By: Stephanie Andrews Have you ever wondered what goes into choosing which projects get photoshoots?  Photography is expensive- time to style, in photographer cost, and time not working on other projects.  But they are important!  So important to show the alchemy of a relationship between a designer, her client, and the magic that can happen.  […]