I don't know about you, but I've been itching to do some spring cleaning around my house. So I thought I'd share my favorite eco-friendly cleaning products in case you're on the hunt! Click on the name of each product to purchase. 1. Grove Multi-Purpose Cleaner I
It's FINALLY starting to warm up a little bit around here after what felt like the longest, wettest Sacramento winter. As soon as I can feel spring in the air, I like to give my houseplants a little care and spring cleaning. After all, a
Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who voted for Studio Connolly to win Best of Sacramento 2022 in the Interior Designer category! You can find us listed here on page 52. I am beyond excited and honored to have won, and I really appreciate you
Trend forecasting plays a huge role in the interior design industry. Experts keep an eye on leading trends to help them predict what will become the "next big thing," and then announce their predictions, typically the season (or year) prior. As a designer, I've come
Have you been through a remodel before? If so, you've probably heard the rule of 3: always get 3 bids before deciding on a contractor. Well, in my professional opinion, that rule no longer applies. Let me explain why: 1. Timing & availability of trades The design and
HGTV is an interior designer's worst nightmare. Ok, maybe that's an exaggeration. But when it comes to figuring out an ideal budget for your design project, it's certainly less than helpful! So many of the items and services on those shows are donated in exchange
Are you a houseplant newbie? Or maybe you've had houseplants in the past but you just don't have enough time to care for them? Either way, this post is for you. Most of my clients are busy and don't have a lot of time to spend
We all have that one small space in our house that we wish was just a teensy bit larger. Maybe it's a spare "bedroom" that feels more like a closet, or maybe it's an awkward pass-through room that serves as your dining area (ahem, hello
You know that moment when you move into your own apartment for the first time? And you look around at all of that empty space and realize you’re going to need more stuff, but you can’t afford it? Cue the hand-me-downs. (Yay! But also…sigh.) Devin and