Design Clarity Weekly Helping Design Professionals Streamline, Simplify & Succeed Hey Lovely! There are a lot of moving parts in our design business. Mishaps will happen—it’s inevitable. What sets you apart isn’t whether everything always goes perfectly (spoiler: it won’t), but how you respond. The way we treat our vendors, trades, and clients in those moments says more about us than the wins. Strong, respectful, solution-oriented relationships are the foundation of a business that grows with...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Design Clarity Weekly Helping Design Professionals Streamline, Simplify & Succeed Hey Lovely! I’ve become much more intentional with my mornings. For years, I dove straight into work—coffee in hand, inbox open, and already chasing the day. Recently, I started delaying my workday by just one hour (gasp- guess what the world did not come to an end), and the difference has been remarkable. That small shift has created space for clarity: time to stretch, journal, check in with my priorities, and...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Design Clarity Weekly Helping Design Professionals Streamline, Simplify & Succeed Hey Lovely! As women, many of us are wired to be agreeable. We want our clients to feel heard, cared for, and at ease. The challenge? Sometimes that agreeableness slips into people-pleasing. We avoid confrontation, overextend ourselves, and let boundaries slide—leading to frustration, resentment, or messy projects. The antidote? Boundaries. And the way you uphold those boundaries is through clear and consistent...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Design Clarity Weekly Helping Design Professionals Streamline, Simplify & Succeed Hey Lovely! Finding the right contractor partners can take some trial and error. I feel blessed to have worked with the same trusted contractor for the past 12 years—but it hasn’t always been smooth sailing. I’ve had my share of doozies: contractors who made executive design decisions without consultation, or who derailed projects altogether. Those experiences taught me the importance of spotting red flags...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Design Clarity Weekly Helping Design Professionals Streamline, Simplify & Succeed Hey Lovely! Happy Labour Day! 🍂 September has always felt like the true “fresh start” of the year. This one feels especially different for me—I’ve just stepped into empty nest life (at least for a few months!) and begun writing this next chapter. I firmly believe in designing my life and business with the same intention I bring to a client’s home: every choice should reflect purpose, ease, and vision. This past...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Design Clarity Weekly Helping Design Professionals Streamline, Simplify & Succeed Hey Lovely! In just one week, I’ll be moving both of my kids onto campus—and ready or not, the empty nest chapter begins. Time doesn’t slow down for any of us, and a year ago I realized I needed to start shaping what I wanted my days and my business to look like once my role as full-time mom shifted. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working with incredible designers who are also carving out businesses that...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Design Clarity Weekly Helping Design Professionals Streamline, Simplify & Succeed Hey Lovely! This week, we’re talking about something that can completely change how you run your design business — adopting a CEO mindset. If you’re only focused on client projects and the creative work, you’re not working on your business. CEO time is what keeps your client pipeline full, helps you spot and fix leaks before they become problems, and protects you from burnout. It’s not just about creating...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Design Clarity Weekly Helping Design Professionals Streamline, Simplify & Succeed Hey Lovely! This week, we’re diving into a powerful strategy that I’ve used in both my life and business—and one I share often with my coaching clients: 👉 Reverse engineering. Last fall, after a series of big life transitions, I took a hard look at what I truly wanted my days, my business, and my energy to look like. I mapped out what my ideal lifestyle would be, then worked backwards to design the business...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Design Clarity Weekly Helping Design Professionals Streamline, Simplify & Succeed Hey Lovely! From Doubt to Direction: Quieting Imposter Syndrome This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about imposter syndrome—how it sneaks in and holds us back, especially when we’re in seasons of growth or change. Instead of playing defence (avoiding the wrong clients, discounting your expertise), what if you played offence and clearly showed the world why you’re the designer they want? Let’s dig into it. Tips,...
3 months ago • 1 min read