Re-Start! by Stephanie Andrews I cannot believe that I completely missed my flight to Paris by an entire day! It was my first international solo trip in 15 years, and I really messed up! My husband, Ed, informed me that my flight was the day before.  I felt so dumb. Thankfully, Ed managed to […]

Cool, Calm and Collected. by Stephanie Andrews Happy Friday! I hope you’ve had a good week. Returning from vacation has been non-stop, filled with meetings with our team and clients and an installation in North Carolina. As you might experience after a vacation, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. Photography of our newest project: Cool, Calm […]

Hi Friends, Happy 4th of July!! I must admit, it’s difficult for me to say that right now. As the daughter and granddaughter of a veteran, it’s hard to acknowledge that the fireworks, national anthem, and flags, which always brought me a sense of pride and peace, no longer feel the same. The current state […]

A Study in Style 50 Ways to Claim Your Personal Style by:  Stephanie Andrews Happy Friday! This Saturday, June 28th, from 12 to 5 p.m., we’re hosting our first Vintage Pop-Up Sale at our studio. I’m co-hosting with my friend Rebecca from House 10 Design, who has curated a collection of fascinating treasures from Atlanta […]

Beauty, Order and a Whole Lotta Love by: Stephanie Andrews Hello friends, I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates about our Balance Design work studio! Over the past few weeks, we’ve been busy transforming our studio space, which was made possible thanks to the incredible help of some special friends and colleagues. Showing the messy […]

My Secret Garden by: Stephanie Andrews Hello Friends, It has been a while since I last wrote. The past few weeks have been challenging for me. I sadly experienced the unexpected passing of a young friend. While I didn’t want to begin my note with somber news, it prompted some thoughts about the difficult times […]

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 […]