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WELCOME, FRIEND!
I’m Lauren, the gal behind the designs, and this little corner of the internet is where I highlight some of the fun things I get to do as an interior designer, business owner, and human.
I started this special creative endeavor in Grand Rapids, Michigan back in 2015 and in 2020 made the move back to my hometown in Southeast Michigan. Here, I've continued to work with clients all over the state, as well as throughout the country virtually.
While design can sometimes superficial, ultimately it’s about people: how they live, what they need, and what their people need. And I'd love to share with you a little about what this work means to me.
THE CORE OF WHAT I DO...
A handful of years back, I worked with my friend and business coach, Mark Drane (The Examplary Coach) to narrow in on my core values, not just as a business, but as a person.
Here’s what I came up with:
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Be courageous
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Curiosity, respect, honesty, & kindness go hand in hand
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We try things here
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Always be learning, creating, sharing, & serving
Let me elaborate...
Every aspect of the design process takes COURAGE (#1), both for myself and for my clients. It can be scary to let someone take the reins on such a personal project! And, it can be scary to do that FOR someone, too!
Which is why value #2 is soooo important. As long as we are being curious and honest with each other in a way that is respectful and kind, there’s no way we can’t succeed in creating a great space together.
#3, “We try things here”…this is probably the value that has made all the difference. I am constantly trying new things, often failing at them, then reiterating, and trying new things again. This is how we grow! And, it’s also a lot of fun. So if we work together, I’ll probably ask you to try a few new things, whether it’s as big as pushing your style boundaries, or as small as trying out a new layout.
And #4: “Always be learning, creating, sharing, & serving.” I never want to become stagnant in my work or in my personal life. I want to see my style, processes, & ability to serve clients well evolve and grow, and I want to share that with you!
SO. It’s great to meet you :) Thanks for hanging out with me here! And if you want to hang out in real life—and maybe work on a project too—shoot me a message here and I’ll send you some info.
XO, Lauren
