Getting out of a rut means making a hard turn, whether it’s on the road, in your life, or a room in your house that’s driving you crazy. For inspiration, I’ve drawn upon the model created by Dr. John Kotter, a Harvard Professor who studied driving change in businesses, and I’m applying that to gettingRead more
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Stephanie Spent Many Years in the Healthcare Industry but Always had One Foot in the World of Design
Stephanie Kennedy spent most of her life in California, but ended up settling down in Puget Sound. After her move to the Seattle area, Stephanie began her career in the healthcare insurance industry at Group Health Cooperative/Kaiser Permanente. Over the past two decades, her roles in the healthcare industry have allowed Stephanie to hone herRead more
For those of you who admire the maximalist aesthetic but have a fear of creating a hot mess when you try it in your own space, read on. We’ve compiled a beginner’s guide to maximalism to help you test the water without drowning. True maximalism is overdone but elegant. It is a selection of traditionalRead more
Santa Barbara was full of creative energy, with many beautiful homes Alyssandra Smith drew inspiration from. Being so close to Los Angeles, she also had the opportunity to meet some incredible designers, which solidified her desire to become one herself. Born in from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Alyssandra moved west to attend college in Santa BarbaraRead more
Laura Bowman was born and raised in Seattle, WA surrounded by a loving and supportive family. Growing up she was always encouraged to follow her heart, which recently led her to Heritage School of Interior Design | Seattle! Prior to moving back to Seattle, Laura spent 10 years living in California where she had theRead more
STEWART HORNER, INTERIOR DESIGNER | PENNY BLACK INTERIORS After a successful career at Nike, Stewart Horner decided to follow his everlasting passion for interior design. He brings extraordinary design experience to Heritage and is already well on his way to becoming an accomplished interior designer. Stewart recently shared his journey with us and we areRead more
MARTHA DANE, INTERIOR DESIGNER | OLIVE + RUST CO. Martha Dane was born and raised in Massachusetts just outside of the city of Boston, Massachusetts with her mother and two sisters. When she graduated from college, she was offered the opportunity to move to Seattle for a new job and took the chance. Although itRead more