Patina, Purpose, and a Bit of Alchemy

For over a decade, I served as the lead buyer and visual merchandiser for Home Remedies in Portland—shaping the inventory and aesthetic that earned the shop its recognition by Architectural Digest as one of the best home decor stores in America.

Those 11 years taught me the true art of the "hunt." I spent my days sourcing pieces with soul and seamlessly mixing them to tell a compelling story. Today, I bring that same discerning eye to your home, helping you find those irresistible "lifers" that make a room feel finished and authentically yours.

My Design Philosophy

I am drawn to history—the patina of an antique table, the heft of a physical book, the texture of hand-woven textiles. A home is our ultimate safe space and our greatest personal expression, built on a few core principles:

  • Collected, not trending: Don't buy things just to fill an empty corner. Wait for the piece that actually speaks to you.

  • Practical beauty: Invest heavily in what you touch and use every day—the family sofa, the doorknobs, the silverware, the counter stools.

  • Prioritize the bedroom: We spend a third of our lives there. It should never be the last room on your list.

  • The power of layers: Most homes aren't missing furniture; they are missing layers. The right mix of pattern, texture, art, and collections is what turns a room into a painting.

Beyond the Floor Plans

When I’m not sourcing "lifers" for clients, you’ll find me getting my hands dirty in the garden, arranging flowers, or enjoying a patio cocktail with my favorite people. I am endlessly inspired by nature, music, and the visual alchemy that happens when the old and the new finally meet.

Let’s work together.

A few things that make my heart sing:

  • The scent of the woods and the sound of the ocean.

  • Tiny spoons and etched glassware for a patio cocktail.

  • Dining alfresco with my people, serving on dishes I’ve collected over the years.

  • The heft of a book in my hand (and the stacks of them all over my house).

  • Digging in the dirt and the quiet work of arranging flowers.

  • Things with history—vintage rugs, old art, and the soft patina of things that have lived a life.

  • A sense of humor—in people, and in the rooms we live in.

  • The mix: Sun on my face, a well-made linen stripe, and the "visual alchemy" of old and new meeting in the middle.