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Gray is out? Nobody told these homes.

Twenty years in the industry and I’ve heard “gray is dead” about six times now. It’s not dead. It’s evolving.

Warm grays. Deep charcoals. Greige that leans more green than beige. The flat cool gray from 2015 is definitely gone. The new trending gray has depth, warmth, and staying power.

Trends don’t disappear. They mature. And gray just leveled up.

Use code LDW20 for 20% off orders $45+ at @Samplize for their Labor Day sale, September 5-7th.

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Gray is out? Nobody told these homes. Twenty years in the industry and I’ve heard “gray is dead” about six times now. It’s not dead. It’s evolving. Warm grays. Deep charcoals. Greige that leans more green than beige. The flat cool gray from 2015 is definitely gone. The new trending gray has depth, warmth, and staying power. Trends don’t disappear. They mature. And gray just leveled up. Use code LDW20 for 20% off orders $45+ at @Samplize for their Labor Day sale, September 5-7th. LTKHome LTKU LTKdayinmylife

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Terracotta gets filed under "earthy accent" and I'm here to correct the record. This is a full-blown design color. Walls, cabinet, tile, and your fall wardrobe. This color can hold its own everywhere it shows up.

It reads warm without going orange, grounded without going brown. Pair it with cream and it feels like Tuscany. Pair it with black and it feels current. That range is why I keep coming back to it for my fall wardrobe and a beautiful powder room moment.

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If your style is organic modern, here's how I'd start leaning into Fall.

Small white pumpkins tucked into greenery in a pretty modern bowl. Amber glass candlesticks, maple branches, and a sweet piece of micro art that does all the color work for you. No orange overload, no clutter, just a few pieces that already match your house and allow you to ease into the season.

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I tell all my clients that paint is the highest impact change you can make in a room.

Color changes how a room feels before it changes how it looks. The right cabinet color can make a small kitchen feel intentional, a boring layout feel designed, and a builder grade box feel like yours.

This is a design element I recommend to almost every client. It absolutely makes a the difference!

Green is going to be the “it” color of Fall! It will be on our walls and in our closets. Four shades, four moods. Which one are you?

Sage: Clary Sage SW 6178. Soft, collected, easy to live with. Kitchens, offices, anywhere you want calm.

Moss: Evergreen Fog SW 9130. Warm and grounded with just enough depth. This one works in literally every room.

Olive: Ripe Olive SW 6209. Moody and rich, best in spaces that can hold some drama.

Forest: Vintage Vogue BM 462. The deepest of the bunch. Bold, a little vintage, not for the faint of heart.

And funny enough, this exact color story is all over fashion right now too. Olive bags, sage knits, forest green everything. I am loving it all.

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Green is going to be the “it” color of Fall! It will be on our walls and in our closets. Four shades, four moods. Which one are you?

Sage: Clary Sage SW 6178. Soft, collected, easy to live with. Kitchens, offices, anywhere you want calm.

Moss: Evergreen Fog SW 9130. Warm and grounded with just enough depth. This one works in literally every room.

Olive: Ripe Olive SW 6209. Moody and rich, best in spaces that can hold some drama.

Forest: Vintage Vogue BM 462. The deepest of the bunch. Bold, a little vintage, not for the faint of heart.

And funny enough, this exact color story is all over fashion right now too. Olive bags, sage knits, forest green everything. I am loving it all.

#LTKootd #LTKdayinmylife #LTKU

Green is going to be the “it” color of Fall! It will be on our walls and in our closets. Four shades, four moods. Which one are you?

Sage: Clary Sage SW 6178. Soft, collected, easy to live with. Kitchens, offices, anywhere you want calm.

Moss: Evergreen Fog SW 9130. Warm and grounded with just enough depth. This one works in literally every room.

Olive: Ripe Olive SW 6209. Moody and rich, best in spaces that can hold some drama.

Forest: Vintage Vogue BM 462. The deepest of the bunch. Bold, a little vintage, not for the faint of heart.

And funny enough, this exact color story is all over fashion right now too. Olive bags, sage knits, forest green everything. I am loving it all.

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You never get another chance to make a first impression so show your style with a beautiful front door! Traditional, modern, coastal, or whimsy - say it with color!

Here are several of my most used colors that always work. Let me know what you think!

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Fall is coming - ready or not! As you enjoy the last days of summer, start planning for your Autumn front porch. Think cooler evenings, pumpkin spice lattes, and home football games, because it’s coming so let’s get your entry ready.

Some of you want the abundant pumpkin pile. Some want one perfect gourd and a beautiful wreath. Both are right, as long as you love it!

Think warm neutrals. Textured layers. A doormat with some substance. Large lanterns. Pops of Fall colors.
Simply curate your style.🍁

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Six Paint Colors for a
Warm and Earthy Fall

Fall doesn’t show up loud. It shows up with leaves quietly changing, the light going gold at 4pm, the urge to light every candle in the house, and morning coffee on the porch in a sweater. Let your walls feel the energy of the season.

Charcoal: for the room that wants to feel like a hug

Slate blue: moody without trying too hard

Moss green: the closest paint gets to a walk in the woods

Greige: not gray, not beige, just right

Cream: soft, warm, never boring

Deep taupe: quiet luxury before it was a phrase

These aren’t trend colors. They’re the ones that you will love for years!

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I am here to remind you that Home Depot is more than just lumber and light bulbs

Twenty years sourcing furniture and I am still delighted to find pieces here with real design intention: clean lines, solid proportions, finishes that do not read cheap

They may not be your statement pieces, but they are definitely the hardworking ones that make a room function and feel great! The kind you actually love and want more of.

Remember, good design is not just about where you shop, it is about knowing what to look for and finding the perfect fit for your home.

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Budget paint with a zero budget vibe!

Okay, can we talk about Behr for a second? Everyone assumes “affordable” means “settle for beige and pray.” Not here. I pulled 8 designer approved colors that prove you don’t need a luxury price tag for a luxury look.

White, cream, taupe, and the moodiest blues and charcoal, all mixed and ready at @homedepot. These are the shades my clients ask for on repeat, and now you can grab them without the splurge.

Swipe for all 8, and save so you aren’t left guessing at the paint counter. And remember, good design isn’t always about the price. It’s about knowing what to pick.

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I am designing a few powder rooms right now and wanted to share some of my favorite colors to make a statement in your powder room. Go bold - it’s a fun room to take a chance!

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And don't forget to like, save, and follow @taranelsondesigns for more home and lifestyle content🤍

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I have been hard at work with the new Nobu Residences (aka Avenue Bellevue), so I am fully immersed in that wabi-sabi design style but I am keeping it transitional and I am all in with this one!

Wabi-sabi says: embrace the imperfect. the handmade bowl with the uneven edge. The linen that wrinkles exactly how it wants to; nothing forced, nothing too polished.

Transitional says: let’s keep it livable. classic lines, a little symmetry, furniture that makes sense for actual life.

So when I put them together you get rooms that feel soulful and approachable, texture-rich without going full minimalist-monk on you.

Picture this: a curved sofa in nubby boucle, a raw-edge wood coffee table, soft neutral walls, one perfectly imperfect ceramic vase. This is the style for anyone who loves the calm of wabi-sabi but still wants their living room to feel like, well, a living room.

Let me know what element are you stealing first. Are you liking the texture or the curves?

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Can we talk about the fifth wall for a second? Because after 20 years of design, I’m convinced the ceiling is the most ignored surface in your entire house, and it’s dying for some attention.

Swipe through for seven ways to give your ceiling a job to do:

Wood stained: warm, rich, and instantly cozy. Zero paint required.

Hardwood flooring: yes, on the ceiling, and yes it’s stunning.

Painted in a contrasting color: the easiest, cheapest, most dramatic option on this whole list.

Wood beam ceilings, painted or stained: keep the architecture, and show it off.

Tongue and groove, shiplap: texture that makes a flat ceiling feel intentional.

Coffered: the “I have a decorator” flex without saying a word.

Wallpaper: because your ceiling deserves a moment too.

Moral of the story: don’t stop at the crown molding. Your ceiling is prime real estate so enjoy bringing it to life!

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My six go-to “whole house” paint colors — the creams, beiges, and warm whites that never go out of style. Naturally, my favorite true white made the list. It always does.

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Such a cute workout set!

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I am a Seattle girl, and I have done this sale for 20+ years, (even worked a few of them) so let's skip the chaos and go straight to what's worth your cart space. I pulled everything I bought, what's already moving fast, and the pieces I bet money sell out by next week (you've been warned).

This isn't a "buy everything" situation, it's a "buy the right things before they're gone" situation. Swipe through my picks. I have loved everything I am posting!

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My favorite coat is on sale and won’t last long!

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I am a Seattle girl, and I have done this sale for 20+ years, (even worked a few of them) so let's skip the chaos and go straight to what's worth your cart space. I pulled everything I bought, what's already moving fast, and the pieces I bet sell out by next week (you've been warned).

#LTKootd #LTKSaleAlert #LTKSeasonal

I am a Seattle girl, and I have done this sale for 20+ years, (even worked a few of them) so let's skip the chaos and go straight to what's worth your cart space. I pulled everything I bought, what's already moving fast, and the pieces I bet money sell out by next week (you've been warned).

#LTKSaleAlert #LTKootd #LTKSeasonal

I am a Seattle girl, and I have done this sale for 20+ years, (even worked a few of them) so let's skip the chaos and go straight to what's worth your cart space. I pulled everything I bought, what's already moving fast, and the pieces i bet money sell out by next week (you've been warned).
This isn't a "buy everything" situation, it's a "buy the right things before they're gone" situation. Swipe through my picks. I have loved everything I am posting!

#LTKootd #LTKSaleAlert #LTKActive

I am a Seattle girl, and I have done this sale for 20+ years, (even worked a few of them) so let’s skip the chaos and go straight to what’s worth your cart space. I pulled everything I bought, what’s already moving fast, and the pieces I’ll bet money sell out by next week (you’ve been warned).

This isn’t a “buy everything” situation, it’s a “buy the right things before they’re gone” situation. Swipe through my picks. I have loved everything I am posting!

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I love creating exterior paint plans for my clients. I know all the colors inside and out and after a few meetings, I can get the perfect plan created! So if you are searching for an exterior paint color for your home, here are six fabulous exterior color combos that you can be absolutely confident about choosing! Any questions, let me know!

Comment PAINT and I will send you the links for each paint sample!

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How I would set up an Nancy Meyers Front Porch

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An outfit inspired by Nancy Meyers

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A Nancy Meyers inspired outfit

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You loved our recent post on our client’s Nancy Meyers home update, so we thought we would show let you know how to bring the Nancy Meyers magic outside 🤍 think climbing roses, herringbone brick, and a front door that makes you want to move in before you even step through it.

For the entry, we leaned into that “welcome home” feeling — layered lanterns, a boxwood hedge trimmed just so, and a vintage-inspired door knocker that does all the talking. It’s the kind of entrance that makes you slow down before you even get inside.

Then the backyard! This is where the magic really happens; a bistro table set for two, string lights strung overhead, and enough greenery to make you forget you’re in the city. It’s giving long dinners, good wine, and conversations that go way past midnight.

We creating something that goes from “nice house” to “someone’s living their best life here” — that’s the Nancy Meyers effect ✨

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Go to summer look!

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A Nancy Meyers Kitchen

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Nancy Meyers Living Room Inspiration

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I was recently asked by a client to help her transform her home with a Nancy Meyers aesthetic. After careful thought, here is what we did:

Warm neutrals, never stark white or gray

A big, lived-in white kitchen with a marble island that’s actually used

Layered textures — linen, wicker, worn wood, nothing too polished

Added floor-to-ceiling built-ins, because bookshelves are a personality trait

Put fresh flowers on basically every surface

Created a window seat and reading nook that begs for a rainy afternoon

Blue and white china, collected not matched

We created a palette of warm, creamy neutrals. A kitchen so inviting you forget it’s for cooking, anchored by a marble island. Layers of natural texture and linen, wicker, and worn wood that make a room feel collected, not staged. Millwork that runs floor to ceiling, because a home with books feels like a home with a story. Fresh flowers, in every room, always. A window seat that exists purely for slowing down. And blue-and-white china, gathered over years, never bought as a set.

That is what you need to create the home you are dreaming of! Let us know if it works for you.

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Your home office paint color is doing more work than you are; seriously!

Dramatic? Maybe. But walk into a room with the right color on the walls and tell me you don’t immediately feel more focused, more creative, or at least like you look like you have your life together on Zoom calls.

I pulled together 7 offices across the full spectrum. We’re talking crisp whites and warm taupes all the way to deep indigo and charcoal that feel like a velvet handshake. Every single one hits different, and that’s the point. The color you choose sets the entire tone of how you show up in that space.

Light and airy = fresh start energy

Warm neutrals = cozy and collected

Moody and dark = “I make important decisions in here”

Swipe through and pay attention to how each one makes you feel. That’s your answer.

All the paint colors are linked. Go forth and commit to a color.

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Prime Day is here and my cart is full!

I pulled together all my actual favorites — the coffee maker I use every single morning, outdoor lighting that makes your patio look like it belongs in a magazine, jewelry I wear on repeat, and a whole lot of in-between that I’ve been quietly obsessed with. These are the things I’d tell my bestie to to grab and today they’re actually on sale.

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Happy Prime Day! Here are some of my very favorite deals!

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Let the fireworks begin! Yep, it’s time to start planning because your 4th of July deserves more than a sad paper plate and a flag tee from 2011. I’m talking outfits that actually photograph well, a table that makes people stop mid-burger, and party details that feel intentional, not like you grabbed everything at the grocery store the night before. 🇺🇸

Here is a sneak peek at what I will be wearing, what I’ll be serving, and fun decor inspo that will get you ready for the best birthday of the year (other than yours, of course)! Because a few intentional red, white, and blue adds make the whole thing feel effortless (even if it wasn’t). And I am a big believer that patriotic can absolutely be chic!

Drop a 🎆if you’re hosting this year — I want to hear your plans!

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