Anna: Hey y’all! I am so excited to be here today with you. I hope you enjoy getting to know a little bit about me and my blog, Anna E. Lee – Interior Design! A bit about me:
I am a
recent college graduate of Marymount University with a degree in Interior
design and plans of someday starting my own business as an interior designer
and professional organizer. My mission
for my business is for my services to bring beauty and functionality to a space
while empowering the lives of those living in it.
I
started blogging in 2012 when I began my degree in interior design. It was initially a way to impress design firms that I planned on applying
to for internships and post-college jobs, however the more time I spent
researching blogging, and, after seeing so many of the amazing blogs out there,
I decided to change gears. I now use my
blog as a place to share my passion for interior design, organizing and
empowering others.
Jacquin: How would you describe your decorating style?
Anna: While I
appreciate a range of styles I would describe my overall style as “California
Chic” – a mixture of Old Hollywood glamour, Bohemian Chic, and an overall sense
of easiness. I love the layering of
materials, texture, and pattern to create depth and interest to a space. Though I enjoy the use of color, I personally
prefer the color scheme of black, ivory, brown, and warm grey. I just think they are such chic, classic
colors, that you can do so much with. Sunlight, candles, and fresh-cut flowers
are also a must.
Jacquin: What is your favorite décor possession?
Anna: One of
my favorite décor possessions is my Verona 6-shelf World Market bookcase that
my husband and I received this past year as a house-warming gift. I had been eyeing it for a few years, with
the hopes of someday bringing it into my home – so I was absolutely thrilled to
get it! Along with the quality, I love
the color and lines of it. I enjoy
displaying books and special décor (i.e. pictures, pottery, & shells) on
it.
Jacquin: How was your experience decorating your home? Did you learn anything
during the process or experience any difficulty deciding your design
elements?
Anna: My
husband and I have had so much fun decorating our apartment, since moving into
it just over a year ago. I have to admit
that I was initially a tad overwhelmed, as I didn’t want our first place to
look hodgepodged however I think we’ve done a great job making it a cohesive space! My advice for those moving into your first
place is to take your time when decorating - enjoy the process of discovering
your style and identifying what you really want and need. Also, don’t be afraid to take some risks
(i.e. for me – creating a gallery wall)!
Jacquin: Where
do you get your decorating inspiration from?
Anna: I find
inspiration in everything - from magazines to interior designers, movies, and
travel – I’m always looking! There is a
quote from Grace Coddington in regards to inspiration that I find to be so
true, “always keep your eyes open. Keep
watching because whatever you see can inspire you.”
Jacquin: What one decorating tip would you give to
readers at home?
Anna: Enjoy the process of decorating by
taking your time and curating furniture and décor that you truly love. Save up and buy good, quality items that are
a true reflection of your style.
If you've enjoyed Anna's home tour, then you'll enjoy her blog too! You can visit Anna's blog here. Also, stay tuned for another great post here on Interiors by Jacquin this Saturday along with a big announcement! Have a great day!
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