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...
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 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 Hello there! It has been a cold, feisty week here in Atlanta. We celebrated MLK on Monday and ignored some other events in the country. There were a couple of snow days this week, which brought our city to a standstill, yet the...
Greetings! After last week's trend/not-trend blog, I thought it might be helpful to have some design guidelines to share when you are working on your own home. These are some helpful hints that I have learned over the years. Although I do not consider myself a rule...
What do designers give each other for the holidays? We challenged our designers this year to pick their perfect present for their Secret Santa at our Holiday Party last week. The goal was to find a gift for a fellow team member under $50 that...
Isn’t it nuts that it is December and another year has passed? I know that I say this every year, but it is amazing how fast time can fly. I wanted to share some of my highlights, lowlights, and lessons learned, perhaps if just to...
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...