At Slate Studios, we know that the most beautiful homes evolve, and treasured pieces can be given new life in the way you style them or the rooms you choose to display them in. With just a few intentional styling methods, your favorite pieces can shift from everyday to holiday magic. Don't get me wrong, I love a new holiday decor item as much as the next person, however, I also believe in investing in quality, timeless pieces that you can then reinvent with the seasons. This

Pop the bubbly, we did it! 🎉 Congratulations to all of my fellow One Room Challenge participants who pushed through the late nights, highs and lows, supply runs, and creative chaos to bring their visions to life. Whether you completed a big space or, like me, transformed a tiny space with big personality, we made it to the finish line and that deserves a celebration! My Jewel Box Powder Bath Eight weeks later, I made it!!! I survived. What started as a basic powder bath has

If you’ve been following along, you know we’re this close to the finish line of the One Room Challenge, and this week was all about crown molding. This week made me laugh, swear, and ultimately smile. It reminded me that experience is everything, and no amount of YouTube tutorials or gadgets can replace the experience of a seasoned trade. Crown Molding: Not for the Faint of Heart Let me tell you the truth… it was awful. 😅 I measured, double-checked, followed the formula, and

It’s hard to believe we’ve already made it to Week 6 of the One Room Challenge! The finish line is finally in sight, and I must say, this week was one of the most satisfying yet. After weeks of prep, painting, and gold leaf, it’s time for the architectural details to bring the vision to life. This is where I get really excited because this is when the walls go from flat and simple to layered and dimensional. I’ve always loved the transformative power of trim. It adds the arch

It's week 5 of the One Room Challenge, and if you've been following along, then you know this is a big moment for my powder bath design. The moment has finally arrived for the gold-leaf ceiling! This is the statement feature that turns this little powder bath into the jewel-box I’ve been envisioning since Week 1. Every bit of prep (yes, even the tedious sanding and skim-coating) was worth it for this. The Technique & Process After lots of research, I followed the Barnabas Gol

Now that the dust has literally settled (and trust me, there was a lot of it from The One Room Challenge: Week 3), it was finally time to move on to a more noticeable phase, painting! Last week was all about the messy prep work of skim coating and sanding the ceiling, but this week felt like a breath of fresh air, watching actual color start to bring this jewel-box powder bath to life. Painting for a Jewel Box Effect This week was all about painting, and while it might sound

Week 3 of the One Room Challenge is here! After two weeks of planning, pulling together the vision for this jewel-box powder bath, and sourcing products, it’s finally time to roll up my sleeves and start the real work. On a typical Slate Studios project, this is when the trades come in and things start to get real! I thought to myself, it's a 24-square-foot ceiling, how hard could it be. Well, let me tell you, I quickly learned skim coating a ceiling is not for the faint of h

Welcome back to your weekly ORC escapades! Week 1 was all about showing the before, Week 2 is where the vision starts to take shape.

It’s time for another round of the One Room Challenge except this time, I’m rolling up my sleeves in a BIG WAY! If you’ve followed along with my past ORC projects (like Fall 2023), you know that normally my role is creative direction, design execution, and coordination with our amazing trade partners. This time, though, I’m taking on my powder bathroom (almost) entirely by myself (cue maniacal laugh.) Why? Because I want to truly show, and feel, the amount of work that goes i

The holidays are the perfect opportunity to reflect your style through festive décor, creating a warm and welcoming environment for family and friends. Whether you're a fan of vintage charm, natural elements, or bold jewel tones, your holiday decorations should harmonize with your existing interior design. At Slate Studios, we believe that thoughtful holiday décor enhances your home's beauty and tells a story. In this post, we’ll explore four unique holiday styles—Vintage, Na