A Tail of a Mischevious Mutt. Hello friends from Paris, My view of the Eiffel Tower at dusk. This may be my favorite city in the world. It has been a tough week, but I am now in my happy place-Paris. This weekend, we said goodbye to our...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By: Stephanie Andrews As a designer, few things excite me more than choosing rugs, paint, and wallpaper. To me, these are the items in the home that spell out the personality of those that live there. Paint is the biggest bang for the buck in transforming...