Introducing The Evans’ Edit Favorites, featuring my monthly must-have’s—including a mix of everyday essentials and curated picks.These items are meant to inspire and enhance your living space.
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home decor, and incorporating green elements can bring a sense of renewal and liveliness. Here are some green inspiration ideas for spring home decor:
Haws Watering Can – A popular choice among gardeners for their durability and design
Portrait of a Lady – Prints by Gustav Klimt and other artists make a great addition to your gallery wall
Chinoiserie Lidded Jar – A classic chinoiserie design in shades of green. The color green is known to have a harmonizing, balancing effect
Living with Flowers – Legendary hostess and style icon Aerin Lauder shares ideas for how to bring flowers into your home, entertaining and décor
Bunny Hutch Pillow – Custom-tailored pillow by Mike Seratt
Heirloom Silver Pitcher – Keep water close and cold with this timeless design
Hirst – Incandescent and celebratory paintings of cherry blossoms from Damien Hirst, in a glorious oversize volume
Wall Art – Add a bit of mood to your decor with a large abstract gicelee printed canvas
Cast Iron Demi French Oven – Perfect for cooking grains and other sumptuous sides
Vintage Vogue Posters – Add style to an accent wall using vintage Vogue magazine covers and posters
Stoneware Bowls – As versatile as it is beautiful, this high-quality china lends any table an elevated feel – perfect for both everyday use and special occasions
Placemats – Hand-painted patterns create a mesmerizing, peaceful vibe, with a Mediterranean sophistication
Velvet Sofa – This moss green sofa is the ultimate in timeless elegance with its plush luxe velvet upholstery, boxy track arms and turned front legs
Indoor/Outdoor Pillows– With a touch of seaside serenity, this pillow features a balanced embroidered design, elevating any space—indoors or out
Rattan Candle Holder – Add visual interest with shape & texture
Capri Blue Jar Candle – Best known for their iconic Volcano scent, create an evocative experience for the senses in any space
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How exactly does online Interior Design work? Let’s follow an actual project I completed recently and find out! The home is in Greenwich, Connecticut and I’m in Florida, but no problem. We worked together for 10 days and the result is amazing! Happy client, happy designer. Boom! Let’s walk through the process together.
1 Design Brief
A fun, young family moved from hip San Francisco to very traditional Greenwich, Connecticut, they wanted a room just as lively as they are. Typically known for a very traditional design aesthetic, we wondered, can you DO color in Greenwich? Yes, yes you CAN and we are here to prove it!
Flooded with natural light and open to a beautiful view, this Family Room serves as the center of the home. They wanted something not too serious, not overly fancy, but still sophisticated. Pulling from a navy and orange color story, Evans Construction & Design created a perfect hang out spot for watching TV, playing games and entertaining.
The entire design process was handled online from our office in Florida to their home in Connecticut and took 10 days. We started with their floorpan.
2 Concept
After receiving a floorpan and a few inspiration images, Evans Construction & Design got to work on the initial concept board. A mix of overall inspiration images, colors, textures and actual pieces, this concept board serves as a starting point for discussions to make sure everyone is on the same page.
3 Design Time
After the thumbs up was given on the Concept Board, we moved into the actual design of the room. The Design Board shows each item we are proposing and how everything works together. The client and I went back and forth until she was completely happy with everything.
4 Final Design Package
After 10 days of tweaking, we settled on a final design. I love, love, love how it looks! The client then received a Final Design Package with a floorpan, instructions for setting everything up and a shop-able list, with links to order everything.
5 Room Reveal
Over the course of the next month or so, everything arrived and client followed the setup directions to a “T”. Let’s see how the room turned out! Photography by the AMAZING Andy Ryan.
Here’s a handy graphic for your Pinterest boards fro future reference.
So are you ready to try online design for yourself? Let’s do it! Find out all the info to work with me here. It’s super fun and easy, and less expensive than you might think! 🙂
Get The Look
Recreate the look for yourself! Click on the links below
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Studio McGee for Kohler - Cheat Sheet
Studio McGee has partnered with Kohler to launch a stunning new line in Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass, and it’s nothing short of beautiful. However, there’s a catch—it lacks a full set of coordinating items. Fear not! I’ve gathered some of my favorite complementary pieces that will help you complete your dream space, from cabinet pulls to shower hinges, in a way that flows with this gorgeous finish.
Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass combines a warm, metallic sheen with a brushed texture that gives it a contemporary edge. This finish can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to various design elements, from lighting fixtures to hardware.
Here’s just a glimpse of what the Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass collection offers:
Scroll *all the way down* for the Cheat Sheet with links.
Fixtures in Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass have a classic look that fits traditional style kitchens and bathrooms with a more contemporary design. Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass is also resistant to corrosion and tarnishing, keeping your kitchen and bathroom looking pristine for years to come.
The Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass Finish
First, let’s talk about the finish itself. Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass is a warm, sophisticated option that stands apart from traditional brass with its soft glow and modern feel. While Kohler’s collection includes some core essentials, like a mirror, a knob, and a pull, it’s lacking in other areas. For example, lighting options aren’t quite the same finish, and some accessories, like the toilet paper holder, can be a bit pricey—$190 for one, to be exact!
But wait…
Let's Find Some Coordinating Pieces!
If you’re looking to round out your space without breaking the bank or compromising style, here are some fantastic alternatives that pair well with Kohler’s Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass line. From cabinet hardware to lighting, you’ll find everything you need to make your space feel complete.
Cabinet Pulls
Robe hooks
toilet paper holders
Towel Bars, Shelves, Rings, and Accessories
Going the Extra Mile: Shower Fixtures
For a truly cohesive bathroom, consider matching your shower fixtures to the Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass finish. Here are some shower drain, rod, and glass hinge options that will complete your look:
Lighting Options
Unfortunately, Kohler’s lighting selection doesn’t come in Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass. However, here are some brushed brass sconce options that blend beautifully with the line:
Mirror Choices
The Studio McGee line offers an unframed mirror, but if you’re looking for something more substantial, here are some alternatives:
Cheat Sheet
Now that we’ve covered all the essentials, here’s a cheat sheet with links to help you easily find and purchase coordinating pieces for your Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass fixtures:
Now you can create a cohesive, designer-worthy space that ties together Studio McGee’s gorgeous Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass line with all the details you need. Happy remodeling!
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Luxury items for Mom’s car? Yes, please! The kids have enough, lol.
This isn’t an exhaustive list of all the necessary things you need to have in your car for every possible situation or emergency, but these are some of the car essentials to make life a little bit easier! The Baies air freshener is at the tippy top of my list!
Reusable Grocery Bags – Stay fashion forward with these “expensive” canvas grocery bags
Mesh Bags – Perfect for sorting out pens, pencils, and cosmetics
Car Fragrance Diffuser – Keep your car smelling fresh with the irresistibly fruity scent of Baies (Berries), or try Diptyque’s signature scent 34 Boulevard Saint Germain
Tissue Holder – Classic and compact design, the holder clips to the visor for easy access while driving.
Cosmetic Bag – Organize all your beauty essentials and toiletries
Trash Bin – Leakproof design and fits in the cup holder!
Headrest Hook – These space saving hooks securely hold your purse or grocery bags
Car Refrigerator – Groceries and snacks will stay cold while you wait in the school pick-up line, or on a roadtrip
Lip Butter – Moisturize your lips on the go!
Rinse-Free Hand Wash – Cleanse and hydrate your hands without water, also comes in a smaller size for your purse
Trunk Organizer – With spacious storage compartments, you can stay clutter-free and organized on every trip
Portable Vacuum – Folds up and fits in the palm of your hand!
Sunglasses Holder – Just clip the holder onto your visor, and you’re good to go!
Hanging Organizer – Hold all the snacks, notepads, and car accessories in one place
And don’t forget about these other great must-have car essentials…
Car Cleaning Gel – Great for cleaning all the hard to reach places!
Tablet Mount – An essential for backseat passengers, the headrest mount will hold an ipad or tablet
Mini Trash Can – Tiny but functional, hang over the door or backseat to maintain a clean car
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The number one, most asked about feature of my Kitchen is hands-down the built-in, open shelves next to my range. People love them and I do, too! I wanted a place to show off all of my pretty kitchen “stuff” and also have it within arm’s reach. I designed this, worked with our cabinet company and even went rogue and ordered the little metal bars separately. I love, love, love how it turned out!
Because this is my number one Pin on Pinterest, I thought we’d dedicate an entire post to it and all of the fun things inside.
For our dream kitchen, the built-in open shelf next to the range was the perfect blend of style and function. It makes cooking easier by keeping our most-used items—like spices, oils, and utensils—right where we need them, cutting down on prep time and adding convenience. With everything in arm’s reach, meal prep becomes seamless.
It’s not just about practicality—this shelving adds a sophisticated touch to your kitchen’s design. By using matching spice jars and chic olive oil bottles, your everyday essentials become part of the decor. The open shelves create a light, airy feel, and you can even add small decorative touches like potted herbs or cookbooks to personalize the space.
If you’re aiming to enhance both function and aesthetics in your kitchen, this setup is a perfect solution. The key is in the details—carefully chosen containers and a cohesive look that blends with your overall design.
With the right organization and design choices, built-in shelves can completely transform your kitchen into a more efficient and beautiful space. Add this simple feature to keep things tidy while showing off your culinary tools in style!
The kitchen
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