I was a teenager when I first realized the true impact of interiors. I wanted my surroundings to feel like an authentic reflection of me, so I saved my money then browsed local furniture stores in wide-eyed wonder. I cut up countless design magazines, pasting together mood boards before I even knew the term. I spent my weekends rearranging our family home and dragging home pieces from thrift stores that I could see the potential in, even if my mother could not. Eventually, my parents realized it was more than a phase and gave me the freedom to experiment on corners of our home. From that point on, I never really stopped. As an adult, I was lucky enough to take a few interior design courses, but what was most impactful was travel. The cultures, architecture, and diversity added a new element of inspiration to my personal aesthetic that transcends trends. What I learned, is that for me, design is as much about story as it is about style. Every detail of a home is an opportunity to cultivate a meaningful connection.