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Nicole Karnes
- 5 min
What is a Design Process: The A's to Your Q's About Working with an Interior Designer
I’m sure at this point, (especially if you’ve been following me on social media and reading my blog) there is a lot you already know...

Lemontine Design
- 5 min
Working With A Designer: Using Mood Boards To Create A Space YOU Love
Mood boards have almost always been a thing. They are a great way to ask yourself the hard questions, pull visual representations of what...

Nicole Karnes
- 5 min
My Vegas Design Market Recap: What I See for 2023 Trends
I just returned from The Las Vegas Design Market where I successfully wound my way through 3 huge buildings of showrooms — not to mention...


Lemontine Design
- 3 min
Transforming Small Spaces with Minimal Remodeling
Transform your space in small ways to create a big impact!

Nicole Karnes
- 2 min
Don't Get FOMO~ Join Us For A Holiday Pop-Up Shop Event In NW Portland and See The New Project!
Do you love good design, good botox, good friends and shopping with a purpose? LET'S POP SOME CHAMPAGNE AND CELEBRATE TOGETHER I was...


Nicole Karnes
- 4 min
Holiday Entertaining with Blue Pheasant (And Some Other Favorites)
It's the holiday entertaining season and there is so much to look forward to. Good food, of course, lovely company, and (my favorite...

Nicole Karnes
- 3 min
Capturing the Cabin Feel For the Perfect Autumn
The colder months are here and we will soon be celebrating the holidays and settling in for winter. This means more dinner parties, lots...


Nicole Karnes
- 4 min
Shopping for Home Decor - What is your style? This or That?
Okay, so, I’m not here to tell you what to buy, but I know that shopping for home décor can be a bit stressful. It can also get out of...

Nicole Karnes
- 2 min
Inspiration For Styling Your Home To Create An Earthy Vibe
I love to curate products like I am placing them in my own home. I look for unique pieces that add character or texture by adding...


Nicole Karnes
- 2 min
Styling a Coffee Table: 3 Things To Keep In Mind
Second only to the kitchen as a prime hub of your home, the living room is a place to gather and grow. You want this space to be...

Nicole Karnes
- 1 min
The New–Build and "A Destination Experience"
Often, when I am selecting hard surfaces such as flooring or tile for a new home, I ask myself what experience do I want this house to...


Nicole Karnes
- 2 min
CREATING MAGICAL MOMENTS WITH YOUR FAMILY.
I don’t know about you, but watching the awe + wonder in my childrens' eyes is one of the most magical parts of Christmas. Wouldn’t it be...


Nicole Karnes
- 2 min
What is the Best Shade of White for Paint for my Wall?
Does the idea of picking paint give you hives? Well, if this question seems a tad dramatic, pardon the hyperbole — but all that tells me...


Nicole Karnes
- 1 min
THE "MUST HAVES" OF THE SEASON
Christmas is for giving, but between the onslaught of toy catalogs, you-tubers and influencers who have your kids undivided attention,...


Nicole Karnes
- 2 min
FINDING COZY (EVEN IN THE CHAOS).
Trying to keep our space cozy for the holidays isn’t always the easiest feat — and I’m not talking about finding cute décor — I’m talking...


Nicole Karnes
- 2 min
FEATURED STAGING PROJECT
Oregon Home Magazine This staging project that was featured in Oregon Home Magazine was near and dear to my heart. This project was for a...
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