
Interviews
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Javier Burkle of Burkle Creative on Curated Aesthetics, Petite Projects, and Finding Inspiration in Travel
From Visual Merchandising to Interior Design Before founding Burkle Creative, Javier Burkle was immersed in the world of retail and fashion. His career began at Neiman Marcus and eventually led…
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David Sellers of Hawaii Off-Grid on Off-Grid Design, Community Recovery, and Building for the Future
From Fieldwork to Founding Hawaii-Off Grid Before launching Hawaii Off-Grid, David Sellers was already living what many would call an off-grid lifestyle. As Operations Manager on Palmyra Atoll for The…
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Design, Identity, and Embracing the Fun: A Conversation with Irene Lovett of Designstiles
For Irene Lovett, interior design isn’t just a profession. It’s a natural extension of how she sees the world with a focus on fun, color, and personality. As the founder…
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Building From the Ground Up with Sergio and Cecilia Hazou of Luka Design & Build
When Sergio and Cecilia Hazou moved from Bolivia to Northern Virginia, they did not know a single person. But within days, Sergio had found work painting homes, and together they…
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An Eye for Detail: How Elizabeth Ryan Brings Beauty and Balance to Every Project
Interior designer Elizabeth Ryan didn’t always know she would land in interiors, but her path feels inevitable once you hear her story. Raised in Europe as a child of a…
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Mae Reedy on Leading with Process, Building with Integrity, and Designing for Long-Term Impact
Mae Reedy is not just a designer or a builder. She is both, and she wears each role with clarity and conviction. As the founder of Mae Reedy Design +…
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From Southern Roots to Layered Spaces: The Thoughtful Design of Ellie Stein
Interior designer Ellie Stein always knew she was meant to create. With deep roots in Birmingham and a background that includes stints in New York and San Francisco, Ellie brings…
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Amy Switzer on Embracing Change, Designing for Joy, and the Beauty of Starting Fresh
Interior designer Amy Switzer didn’t take the conventional path into the design world, but it’s precisely that rich, multifaceted background that makes her work so dynamic and heartfelt. After nearly…
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Jacqueline Goncalves on Intentional Design, Global Influence, and the Art of Creating Spaces with Meaning
For Jacqueline Goncalves, design is more than aesthetics—it’s about emotion, experience, and self-discovery. As the founder of Moksa Studio, she brings a deeply personal and globally influenced approach to her…
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Kristina Phillips on Crafting Spaces, Finding Inspiration, and the Art of the Business of Design
(Photos: Tori Sikkema) Kristina Phillips’ journey into interior design wasn’t one she mapped out from the start. With a background in PR and a love for storytelling, she found herself…

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