The journal
Vol. 13 / Notes · 15
Notes from the studio.
Seasonal field notes, install philosophy, and the small things that separate composed work from default decor. Updated when the studio has something to say.
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Outdoor Wreaths and Garland That Look Custom, Not Catalog
A wreath on the door and garland on the porch railing are the default moves. Here's what separates an installation that looks designed from one that looks like it shipped from Amazon.
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Outdoor Birthday Decor: Making the Outside Match the Party Inside
You've planned every detail of the party. But guests form their first impression before they walk through the door. Here's how to make the exterior match the energy you've built inside.
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Fall Pumpkin Displays That Look Designed, Not Dumped
A pile of pumpkins on the porch is the default. Here's how to arrange gourds, mums, and harvest elements into a front yard display that actually looks intentional.
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How to Choose a Christmas Light Installer in DFW
The DFW market has dozens of holiday lighting companies. Here's what separates the ones worth hiring from the ones that leave you with tangled lights and no-shows in December.
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String Light Ideas That Transform a Patio
String lights are everywhere. The ones that actually transform a space follow a set of principles most people skip.
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Seasonal Decor in Southlake: What Works at This Scale
Southlake homes have wide lots, prominent facades, and neighbors who notice. Here's how to approach seasonal decor for a home built to make an impression.
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Graduation Yard Displays That Read From the Street
Yard signs are the default. Here's why a full display creates a moment your graduate will remember, and how to pull it off without overdoing it.
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HOA Entrance Decor That Makes a Neighborhood Feel Cared For
The entrance to a neighborhood tells residents and visitors what to expect before they see a single home. Here's how to get it right, seasonally and consistently.
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Fourth of July Front Yards That Go Beyond the Flag
Most homes put out a flag and call it done. Here's how to build a patriotic front yard display that actually creates a moment, without looking like a parade float.
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Baby Shower Yard Displays That Welcome Guests First
The baby shower happens inside. The first impression, the one guests photograph, happens at the front door. Here's how to make that moment count.
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Welcome Home Baby: Front Yards That Announce the News
Coming home from the hospital is one of the most photographed moments of a family's life. Here's how to set up a front yard display that does the moment justice.
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The last step
Ready for fall at the front?
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