Whether sourcing a unique vintage find or documenting an unscripted family moment, my work celebrates the everyday. My goal is to curate a backdrop of permanence and warmth, then capture the beautiful memories that happen within the frame.
Based in Minneapolis, I’m a designer and photographer who believes a home’s true beauty lies in its history. I specialize in a transitional vintage aesthetic, blending interior styling with lifestyle photography to tell your home's deeper story.
As a mother of two, I know luxury means a space that is actually lived in. My philosophy—collected, not decorated—favors textural layers and storied heirlooms over fleeting trends. I’m not just styling a room; I’m honoring the life unfolding there.
Great design and soulful photography both come from an obsession with light, timeless layers, and a deep respect for how a family moves through a room. Whether curating a single corner with transitional vintage finds or documenting quiet rituals on film, my approach is entirely relational. We begin with how you want a space to feel, build a foundation of curated textures and historical soul, and finish by capturing the honest moments within it. I don't just style rooms to look beautiful—I design them to be inhabited, and I document them so they can be remembered.
Whether it’s a slow morning with a perfect cup of coffee or hosting a gathering for friends, life should be celebrated. A home isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a place to host, to toast, and to find beauty in small, intentional moments.
I firmly believe the best things in life feel real. Deepened by my husband’s roots in Guatemala, our family is a blend of cultures that constantly reminds me that "home" is a collection of the people and stories we hold dear.
They are the reason I believe in a "lived-in" home. Watching them grow has taught me that the most beautiful spaces aren't perfect—they provide a backdrop for childhood magic and messy, authentic joy.
"A room is not a room without a signature and a soul"
Iris Apfel