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...
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...
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...
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: Allie Andrews Over the Summer I had the opportunity to visit and study in Spain. My program took place in two lesser-known cities in different regions of the country. The first city I stayed in was a small, tight-knit city called Cuenca. It is in...
By: Stephanie Andrews I feel very lucky. In my professional life, I feel as though I have found my Ikigai. Ikigai is a Japanese term loosely translated as “a reason to get up in the morning”. Even with that sentiment after 22 years as a design entrepreneur, I still...