You don’t need to be following any interior designers, influencers, or home stagers to see plenty of remodeling inspiration these days. It seems like my feed is full of people redoing their bathrooms, brightening up their bedrooms, and even creating home offices out of coat closets (yes,really).
The upcoming 2020-2021 school year looks and feels a little different than years past, but for families of school-aged children (like mine), one thing won’t change: the need to be and stay organized.
During stressful and uncertain times, taking the time to relax, recharge, and reflect is more important than ever. Especially with the absolutely beautiful Idaho summer we’ve been having, a space to enjoy the fresh mountain air and beautiful sunshine is one of my nonnegotiables.
Earlier this month,Real Homeswriter Ann Loynd Burton shared the profiles of fifteen Black interior design influencers “dishing out major inspo on Instagram.” After reading her article, I decided to take a closer look at my own feed; diversity has never really been a defining feature of the interior design world, but I was surprised by just how similar it was. From post to post, everyone I followed looked pretty much the same. With Burton’s article in the back of my mind, I was excited to start curating a more thoughtful daily scroll.
The warmer weather is (finally!) here in Sun Valley and I couldn’t be more ready. After a few surprise spring snow storms, I think it’s safe to say that we may be officially gearing up for summer.
With the trees turning green and flowers blooming, this time of year is always one of my favorites. There’s a certain energy and lightness that comes with spring in the mountains. Especially after being so cooped up for the past few weeks, it’s a nice change of pace to get some sun and enjoy the outdoors.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic took over our small mountain town early last month, we've been searching for ways to get involved and bring relief throughout our community. At its peak, the virus was infecting 1 in every 44 residents in Blaine County. Our friends, loved ones, family members, and coworkers were all impacted in some way by COVID-19.
When it comes to sustainable interior design, countertops might not be top of mind. The words “environmentally friendly” probably make you think about duvets, sheets, and linens, but don’t forget about recycled materials, responsibly sourced stone, or low-impact manufactured surfaces. For those of you planning—or daydreaming about—a new look for your countertops, I’m sharing some of my favorites man-made options.
The past few weeks have put our small valley through so much hurt and heartbreak. Now more than ever, I have such love for our strong mountain town. I also feel so grateful to have the support (and community!) of my amazing team. With all of us working remotely, I wanted to check in and see how everyone was feeling.
Like so many other business owners, women, and moms around the country, I’ve been doing my best to feel settled into this new work from home routine. Managing a busy schedule around your partner and kiddos can be a lot to handle, but the time with my family has been priceless. My favorite quarantine perk has to be the extra hugs… Even if they happen in the middle of a business video call (sorry!).
Our community of readers, followers, and customers has never been totally impacted in the same way it is right now. From Los Angeles to Seattle, Sun Valley, and New York City, our shop is wishing you and your family well in this incredibly uncertain time. Please take care of yourselves—go for a walk, get some exercise, and don’t forget to breathe. Whether you’re working in your PJs or getting used to some new homeschooling dynamics, there’s a good chance we all have some movie watching in our future (quick tip for families with children: if you aren’t subscribed to your Internet provider’s fastest level, you might want to consider the investment. Streaming Netflix while your younger ones go to class online can put some serious pressure on your bandwidth).
If you’re still in school—or raising someone who is—you know spring break is just around the corner. For those of you who are counting down to some time off, I wanted to share a few pieces from the Latham Interiors store that might make this season’s traveling (or staycationing) a little more enjoyable, stress-free, or stylish!
