Whether to honor a host or hostess with something thoughtful this Thanksgiving, or if you’d prefer to get a head start on your holiday shopping list, here are some of Lieve’s favorites for the season. Katie Kime’s Campagne Bucket For any gregarious time ahead, I always love to show up with a ready-for-use filled champagne bucket. Can also be of the vintage kind. Either way, it’s a fun way to leave your host with the same encouragement to carry something on to their next get-together. Sugahara’s Handcrafted Glass Vases On those occasions where you’d like to gift multiple hosts, why not give ..read more

Q: Why should I invest in my space? Interior design isn’t something I am used to spending money on…  A: What you surround yourself with at home is in direct correlation to how you feel, particularly in an everyday way. Often times we buy something quickly to fill a need, only to find out it doesn’t fit, or isn’t comfortable or isn’t the best in quality. This common mistake of then realizing money was not well-spent is frustrating and can be easily avoided. By taking the time to find the&nbs ..read more

OUR HOMES TELL OUR STORY We all have things in our homes which we’ve collected along the way. As a matter of fact —I can guess you almost feel overwhelmed by all of the little pieces that have come with years of great experiences, lots of mishaps and mis-chosen items, and various compilations of things from friends and family members. Don’t worry, you are not alone. Every home I go into has plentiful décor items that need a place. Despite the almost pressure in recent years to focus on the “look” of a display —it’s ok to realize that these things are more important than that. Namely, they mark ..read more

ART IS ELEVATING If there’s one thing that has been important to me throughout my career as an interior designer, it’s incorporating art into every project. Art has the power to evoke such strong emotion and curating an art collection of your own is a process that can be both enjoyable and rewarding—but also somewhat daunting. I’m sharing a few tips I bring all of my clients through, when we’re creating a space that represents their lifestyle and bringing in art to match. By the end of this post, my hope is that you’ll be able to use, curate and look for art with confidence. START WITH YOUR FA ..read more

WHEN YOU WALK INTO YOUR HOME, CAN YOU DISTILL WHAT REPRESENTS YOU BEST THERE? That essence is key behind any of my projects – getting to the crux of what makes you…you. Gone should be the home design that simply looks good. There is no need for the façade. An interior should immediately feel warm and full of emotion, so that you feel good and any friends you have over do too! As you know from my work, I play with a lot of elements. Depth, proportion, texture, color, pattern. Things that are sleek, new, shapeful, but also pieces that are old, worn and nicely patinaed through their use over time ..read more

Don't Forget to Consider Your Home's Foundations When Renovating Fit, color, style, and design come naturally as top of mind. Then onto any stylistic accessories to define your personality – express what it is you are trying to convey. But what happens when you try your outfit on and things do not quite fit as they should? Shoulders sit in the wrong place, darting is all awry. Suddenly all that color, style and design is meaningless. It’s a strong metaphor for what you might consider when renovating your home. As you know, at Turnstyle, we place quality as paramount in our design philosophy ..read more

Every day starts anew, and sometimes our routines work, and other times we just have to throw our hands up and be okay with an alternate day. Because who has time to get it right every single time?!  I certainly don't, but I do have a very beloved general routine that helps me love my days — even those less than perfect ones. Here’s some insight into what works best for me, and if it can help you make your days better – great! Send me a message, I’d love to know.  x Lieve Saether My Skincare Routine *I've been doing this for over 20 years - I promise, it's deeper than just topical ..read more

With the Austin housing market booming and showing no signs of slowing down, we’ve been receiving so many questions about the home buying process. We invited our friend Leah Petri, real estate agent of the very well-established Gottesman Residential to weigh in with her expertise as a long standing real estate professional in our Austin community. Turnstyle and Gottesman are both boutique firms that cater to a highly customized client approach. So, we felt some of our long-standing insights might be helpful. Here are our answers to your FAQs as a guide to help you through the home buying proce ..read more

Who doesn’t love a good meal out?! And even though Covid is still around, here is a round-up of my favorite places — to either order from, or get yourself into in person once the world is in a better place to do so. I will say, each of these places take great pre-caution to ensure dining is safe and most come with outdoor dining. Fun to have plans ahead! xLS Southern food for the soul: Olamaie  olamaieaustin.com 1610 San Antonio Street   Photos: Olamaie For any meal out, the cross section of atmosphere, incredible food and ambiance is a must for a successful experience. Luckily, Aus ..read more

So, what’s ahead? 2021 is a reflection point for all of us…it’s always important when looking ahead to look back and take stock. I know for one — I only really want to focus on what matters. I hope you’ll join me in prioritizing yourself, finding what you love, and taking the leap to really surround yourself with something that suits you.  Below, are my design trend predictions for the year ahead. Think natural colors, expressiveness, a larger link to global cultures as well as bringing the outdoors in.  I am always here for your design needs and would love to have a chat. We also ..read more