One of the most FAQ we get as a design studio is “what is that color?” or “what color of white should I paint my walls?” I am constantly sampling and exploring new paint colors that become tried and true and wanted to share a handful of our favorites that have exceeded our hopes! We always, always encourage you to do your own sampling process to ensure the very best outcome in YOUR space ..read more

one of my favorite ways to welcome a new year is by refreshing my home after Christmas decor gets put away. I have found that its less overwhelming if I keep it simple with these 6 tips: Start clean. A blank slate, if you will. Remove everything off your shelves, surfaces, etc. Dust ;) Lay it out. I like to set out what I already have and “shop” around my house before telling myself that I need all new. Place your bases, first. Such as; books and frames. Think of these as the pieces that “don’t move” as you switch some things out for smaller holidays throughout the year. Add what you h ..read more

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If you receive #AlikaLetter's, you know that I just announced my new IGTV series! I am so excited to give you what you’ve been asking for through a collection of series - how to’s, behind the scenes, tips & tricks AND MORE! I can promise they will just keep getting better every time! This one is a simple way to create a Thanksgiving Tablescape this year! Find all of the links in the first IGTV Holiday Series below! I loved this set up from last year because it is re usable, simple and versatile! You could literally use the exact set up for Christmas or New Years and just switch out the ber ..read more

? It’s the most wonderful time of the year! ? But does it bring a little stress to anyone else’s lives?! The holidays are meant to be enjoyed, especially where we are spending so much time at HOME. To make the most of the holiday season here are 3 things i’m doing to prepare:: you may have seen on my instagram stories that i am a list maker! this has helped me navigate allll the things that i have to do and prepare for - - whether that is writing on paper or typing it on your phone, it brings your brain so much clarity! the “reminders” app on my phone is my best friend. and my calendar. my ..read more

Sharing my go-to, tried and true, favorite white paint colors! Be sure to read the descriptions below to help you navigate your best white. ?   Shiplap painted: Alabaster by SW (image brightened) Alpine Cove Remodel Project Upper Cabinets: Chantilly Lace by BM (NiderHouse Project) Walls painted: Pure White by SW (our home #CrandallsCorner) Walls painted: Swiss Coffee by BM (iphone shot, not great quality - but this remodel is almost complete ..read more

Being able to design and create within my own home is so sentimental in comparing to how I help my clients do the same in their home. I have had a vision for my kitchen since we started building and its been so rewarding to be patient as the pieces come together. Showing you & sharing with you all of the details in our kitchen reveal! Enjoy xo We upgraded our island to have an extra 12” extension and it makes the biggest difference! I love how large our island is as it makes up for only have a back row of uppers. Its the perfect size for us and very functional and open. The two pendants ..read more

Little by little we are making our house a home #CrandallsCorner It has been so fun to experience what i help my clients experience by building a home & adding the things that mean most to us into it. Since we’ve been married (5 years) we have only ever had a metal base frame as a bed. When we were preparing to move we knew we wanted an actual bed. We love the simple, clean look of our Thuma bed! Our beddy’s got a little worn so i searched and searched for a new duvet cover and fell in love with this one. The pillows are sentimental in that a friend gave me the kilm pillow, i made the rus ..read more

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Any guesses?! We have our baby boy, so you know its not that - - we have known about this secret for about 5 months and have waited to share until we got closer. WE ARE BUILDING A HOME!! ( we need a hashtag —> #_________ ) *Sending the one we pick a little prize! Comment below or on my IG post* And we are moving in the end of this month! This feels really exciting for us, just as it would for anyone. Even just moving to a new place feels exciting. This all happened really fast and we made a quick decision that we felt great about. And now that we have know for a few months - it feels even ..read more