Hello friends, I'm back in Atlanta after two fantastic weeks in France. The jet lag has me up at 4 a.m., but c'est la vie! A medieval sundial at an abbey in the Latin Quarter in Paris. As I am up at 4 am with jet lag,...
SURPRISE! Creating the Unexpected in Design. By: Stephanie Andrews Happy Friday! Do you like surprises? Surprise Parties? (That’s a NO for me.) Surprise Guests? (Again, not usually.) Surprise Foods? (Sometimes…). Surprise in Design? (What is that?) Synonyms for surprise: Awe, Amazement, Wonder, Magic. (There were also negative associations that...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...