I’ve spent years learning how to shape sentences, smooth transitions, and bring clarity to complex ideas. So writing has never felt foreign to me. But ever since I began working in interiors – decorating, staging homes, and consulting on color – I’ve discovered how much writing continues to shape how I think, and how much it enhances what I do.

There’s always been a link in my mind between editing words and editing spaces. Both are about refining and elevating something that already exists, not throwing everything out and starting over, but taking what’s already there and making it better, more intentional, more beautiful, more coherent. That’s exactly what I do when I approach a new project, whether I’m helping a client reimagine a space they’ve lived in for years, staging a home, or consulting on color. I start with a foundation – furniture, architecture, or light – and then adjust. I smooth transitions, choose better accents, shift the layout. In many ways, it’s a form of storytelling.

Writing these blog posts once a month gives me a moment to pause and reflect. Whether I’m writing about how to choose paint colors for a small space, sharing my thoughts on decorating, or talking about the challenges of occupied home staging, the act of writing forces me to clarify what I believe about design: what makes a space feel truly finished? why do I reach for color again and again? why do I keep adjusting the furniture until everything feels just right?

It sharpens my own philosophies and reminds me that design isn’t just visual: it’s thoughtful, layered, and emotional. It’s not about being academic or technical. It’s about staying connected to the deeper “why” behind my work, and, I hope, offering something useful to those reading.

Take color consulting, for instance. When I’m working with a client on color choices, I’m not just picking what’s in style. I’m helping them discover shades that feel like home – warm, calming, energizing, joyful – all depending on their light, their space, and their story. Writing about these moments helps me explain that connection more clearly.

So thank you for being here. If you’ve followed this blog, you know I write once a month, trying to offer something useful to those navigating their own design journeys. Whether you’re searching for tips on interior decorating, occupied home staging services, or just inspiration to make your space more colorful, I’m glad we’ve crossed paths.

And I look forward to seeing where thoughtful design, and the stories behind it can lead us next.

With love for design,

Ana