Close One Door, Open Another! By: Stephanie Andrews Happy New Year! A quick check-in at the end of the holiday season, in anticipation of 2026! The big event of our holiday season was our daughter's graduation! As I put away my holiday decorations, I find myself reflecting on...
My Holiday Strategy by: Stephanie Andrews Hello friends! How are you doing? This time of year is hectic and, frankly, harder than the rest of the year for many people, including myself. Holiday parties, gifting, decorations, family gatherings, and last-minute projects to get done before the holidays...
Hello there! I invite you to take a moment to consider your personal style. Please close your eyes and think of two or three words that describe it. As you reflect, were you thinking about your home style or your wardrobe style? In my experience, when we...
Stealing Beauty by: Stephanie Andrews A beautiful Japanese garden in Kyoto. "Looking at beauty in the world is the first step in purifying the mind." - Amit Ray What is beauty anyway? Is it even important? Is it a shallow concept? If it is different for everyone, does real...
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...
Hello Friend, Can you believe that we are already midway through July? I certainly cannot! I'm currently in Erie, PA, for our annual summer vacation and family reunion. This year was especially significant because it also marked our 40th high school reunion! I'm sure many of you...
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...
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...