By: Stephanie Andrews Every year, I find myself longing for a simpler holiday season. The fourth quarter is always our busiest time at Balance Design (thank you!), and with increased social engagements and the pressure of gift-buying and decorating, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. Today, I’m taking a pause to reflect on how I can […]

After one of the most grueling and divisive elections I have seen in my 57 years, we now know the results. Some of us feel hopeless, bleak, and anxious, while others feel hope and elation. This week, I’d like to share a quick list that I’m using to cope with some of these emotions. You […]

By: Stephanie Andrews In 2015, I dreamed of expanding my office space from our garage studio. The BD team was bursting out of the space with four people, and we needed to do something. I wanted to be more “official” and have a “real” business. I wanted this space to be within walking distance of […]

Hello, As the weather turns cooler, I find myself reflecting on the simple pleasures of comfort and coziness. Living in an old, drafty bungalow in Atlanta for over 20 years has taught me the importance of slowing down and embracing warmth. One of the ways I achieve this is by switching out my summer clothes […]

By: Stephanie Andrews Hello everyone, As October deepens, I can’t help but think about the holiday season and all the traditions that come along with it. While I enjoy these traditions, it’s really daily rituals that keep me grounded.  These are a few that sustain me: coffee in the morning, a meditation before I start […]

Hello! Hurricane Helene recently passed through Atlanta. We are still without power, but the sun is out and our city services are working hard to restore everything. We are fortunate to be able to work through these things with minimal disruption, unlike others. Good luck as you navigate through it! I wanted to share some […]

By: Stephanie Andrews When we bought our house, I never expected that I would want to update my kitchen and baths every 10-12 years. (I don’t think that they tell you this when you are signing your mortgage paperwork!)  We design many kitchens and baths at work. These rooms are so important to making your […]

By: Stephanie Andrews Last weekend I went to New York City to meet up with my oldest friend, Lara.  Lara and I have been close friends since we were 7 years old.  (I don’t take this for granted a mere 50 years later!) Lara booked us a suite at the Hotel Chelsea, complete with a […]

By: Stephanie Andrews Growing up in rural Pennsylvania, surrounded by dairy farms, woods, streams, and dirt roads, life was slow-very slow.  My mom and dad had eschewed the big city of Erie, Pennsylvania to pursue their dream of building a passive solar home on 40 acres of land. First, they went to a building and […]