Why I Don't Haul... And You Probably Shouldn't Either

By definition, when you really think about it, even the idea of hauling for the home can be dangerous! A bit dramatic but still true. Hauling almost instinctively triggers impulse buying which can result in buyers remorse. No one wants to bring home a crap-ton of stuff, only to feel like crap about it later. I don't know about you, but I don't like returning ANYTHING much less an online and/or large purchase.

Everyone has their own of executing (and showing off) a haul but there are a few things that all hauls will (or should) have in common. For me, these end up being reasons that hauls and I just aren't a right fit.

Watchlist, Vibe CheckAlbie KnowsAugust 31, 2017design therapy, favorites, small spaces, shoppingComment

Target's Pillowfort Collection

Whenever I'm in Target, I make a point of walking by the home section, even if what I'm there for as nothing to do with home, much to the chagrin of my husband. My local target has a fairly large home section smack in the middle of everything so that makes it easy, and one of the feature displays is this amazing teepee by Pillowfort. Every time I see it I get all the feels and I start imagining my daughter in her "big girl" room (and of course I start designing said room in my head, with this teepee).

Vibe Check, The EditAlbie KnowsAugust 13, 2017target, shopping, mompreneur, favorites

What I Won't Be Doing On Youtube

Most people on YouTube who are into home decor & interior design (translation: my people) expect to see very specific content; so it stands to reason, as an interior stylists & designer, they're expecting to see that from me. Please don't. So what are the 5 things that most home decor enthusiasts are typically looking for on YouTube that I just won't do?

Watchlist, Vibe CheckAlbie KnowsAugust 10, 2017youtube, west coast transplant, shoppingComment

Where Art & Interior Design Come Together: Hannah Lowe Corman Partnership

Now y'all already know my feelings on aesthetic & well-being, so I am always looking for ways to bring feelings of happiness & balance alive through my designs for my clients. That's exactly what Hannah Lowe Corman's art is all about -- creating art that inspires tranquility & peace -- so meeting her was almost like kismet.

Vibe CheckAlbie KnowsAugust 6, 2017artwork, national friendship day, mompreneur, sponsored postComment

Home Makeovers: Basement Apartment

Vibe CheckAlbie KnowsAugust 3, 2017bathroom, renovation

Where Design and Dressing Collide: My Take on Retail Spaces

The highlight of my experience with L&W, however, was when I was asked to submit a piece for their blog, featuring my insights on where merchandising meets design. Go back in time with me and see what 10 years of visual merchandising and just over a year of interior design had taught me? Full piece HERE.

Vibe CheckAlbie KnowsJuly 27, 2017visual merchandisingComment

My Story in 2017

I'm excited for the journey ahead because I'm defining my path in a way that feels good versus a way that simply looks good -- the irony. I can't lie -- it's been super hard balancing my 8 million ideas, my responsibilities as a mom & wife, going back to school... ALL on top of the business. I got a little fatigued just typing that all out. Sheesh! But I can see, even though I've been probably the most exhausted I've ever been in life, I am also probably the most inspired I've been in a very very long time!

Vibe CheckAlbie KnowsJuly 26, 2017mompreneurComment

We're Going On Summer Vacation!

The first half of this year has been one hell of a ride & with this being my first summer as a west coast resident, I am putting Albie Knows on summer vacation! In the meantime, you'll still find inspiration on the blog, in the library, with our new style quiz!

Vibe CheckAlbie KnowsJuly 17, 2017summertimeComment

Guest Bathroom Renovation

"I inherited this sh***y bathroom, no pun intended, when I bought the house and didn’t think much of it; but I got tired of having to direct people upstairs to use the bathroom and wonder, ‘what if someone goes into my bedroom?’ Do you follow them upstairs? Do you wait downstairs? Too much pressure. That was my cue to renovate."

Vibe CheckAlbie KnowsJuly 13, 2017bathroom, client photos

Albie Knows Site Under Construction

We're working super duper hard to revamp the site for the fall so that means revamping the blog. Not only are we making the site even better than before, we're updating services, the subscription box, and just putting together some other amaze balls surprises!

Vibe CheckAlbie KnowsJuly 7, 2017coming soon

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