This LA-based mother of two has dedicated her life to her passion for interior design.
Do you have any memories of being a young person interested in furniture and wallpapers?
What were some of your early projects?
What were some of the first things that you really started to work on?
Well, the creative part for me is just that blessing to find the talent that you were given.
Can you talk about that a little bit?
I’m so curious because I’m picturing it being like these blueprints in your mind a little bit.
Yeah, that’s kind of what it looks like.
I’ve been known to do it at restaurants, and hotel lobbies, and bars.
It’s just what I do all day.
Yes, I have two reactions.
One is people don’t want to have me over, and it really hurts my feelings, because …
I’m like, “What are you …
I love homes, being invited to your home is that much more special to me.”
Do you do that in your own home too?
No, I change it constantly.
It might be a new piece I get in, or something I’m inspired by.
But the general sort of …
I think this is one thing that people aren’t doing right now.
What are some of your favorite interior trends?
Appliances are more hidden, and then there might be a range.
It usually interacts more with the space as an extension of the living room, or an office.
It usually has a seated area right near the range, which is interesting.
It’s just a more integrated kitchen, I guess.
I love occasional tables right now, I think we’re seeing a ton of them.
So, it allows it to be very multifunctional.
I think that round right now really lends itself to …
It fits anywhere, round is very inviting.
So, that’s one thing that I definitely am recommending for small spaces right now.
Also, just move your furniture, just pick it up and move it.
Absolutely, there’s so much truth to that.
It’s crazy how just moving a piece of furniture can make your space feel completely new.
No money at all, no money at all.
Just move your stuff.
If you’re feeling like you need some happiness, a plant always.
So many people are so excited to be watching it.
First of all, what were the beginning processes of getting the show started?
I’m so blessed to be a part of the HGTV family, and I love working with them.
Part of being a designer and a real estate expert is very isolating, you know what I mean?
I think that we are all wanting to make the best choices for our future.
I’m a mom with two kids.
Making smart, tough choices is the way you get to the life you want.
There’s not much … Was there a learning curve there for you?
With having been married myself, I know exactly what that pressure felt like and what the options are.
But for me, it’s really also a math game of options and business.
It’s do you want that dress or not?
Here’s what it looks like.
Absolutely, and that’s probably something that so many people can relate to.
Well, I think that it’s always an interesting process that luckily I have support around.
They do show varying budgets.
I think it’s like could be your best friend, could be your neighbor.
These are people that you know, even if you don’t know these people.
Are there some moments that stick out for you as being especially memorable from the show?
I love that I see that realness in me stick out, even though I might cringe at it.
It’s an interesting dance that being a mother definitely helped me learn.
Yeah, I’m sure that there’s some similarities between raising children and helping newlyweds.
There’s a few.
I think the mistake is in … How do I put this?
But then let the rest go and have fun, and be open to the experience.
Anything that you think is worth sharing or anything that was memorable?
I would say that …
It’s so adorable to watch two people absolutely in love.
I think that that’s also what this show brings is that young, fresh snuggle.
“The House My Wedding Bought” is available to stream on Discovery+ today.
