a modern farmhouse

this home is absolute perfection. It's casual and pulled together, inviting and livable, charming and neutral ( tee hee ). Modern, country, and a place I would LOVE to visit in person-

all images via Garden & Gun

design philosophy | providing a foundation to grow and alter through the years, I keep the core basic and layer in the current, creating a room that is innately yours. I believe great interiors are not found in one shop. I know you should feel a sense of calm in your space as well as balance, and revel in that gut feeling that it’s the right fit. DESIGN SERVICES start at only 10.00. See Sarah Swanson Design at the top left of this blog!

good stuff

Thursday?! Already? Ok.. it's been a pretty good week so far. Lori found our bridesmaid dresses for her July wedding ( I can't share yet! ) and they are gorgeous. Wowza. ( thanks Lor ;)

I had a new stylist join my Stella & Dot team, so that's fabulous, and dear Karla referred a client to me that I have hit it off famously with. So, all in all..good week. You? x


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weekend plans

A weekend with a barbecue, a visit from mom + dad, and forecasts for lovely weather.. what could be better-
Hope your weekend is a fun one! What are you up to?

A fabulous dose of color in a bedroom, the kitchen that sold me on my first ever issue of House Beautiful ( I know, was I living under a rock? ) and a cheery room that is inspiring some choices for the girls rooms. We have to mix pink and blue-

images. here, here, here

fresh blooms and a hint of black

I can't even tell you how many times I have looked at this gorgeous kitchen. It's perfect. Of course I love the lighting, I have those too -


Crisp black walls, ornate chairs, great light-

the sweetest table setting-

There is so much about this space I adore, the natural wood, crisp white, fresh tulips-

More proof of how I love a touch of black in a space.

images. style at home, arren williams, design sponge, lonny