Southern Living feature on outdoor summer decor refresh ideas with expert tips from Catherine Shuman of The Intentional Design Studio

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Outdoor Decor Ideas for a Southern Summer Refresh

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The Spruce feature on bad bedroom design features to avoid with expert sleep design tips from Catherine Shuman of The Intentional Design Studio

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Bad Bedroom Features That Sabotage Sleep (and How to Fix Them)

House Outlook feature on small space design tricks with expert tips from Catherine Shuman of The Intentional Design Studio

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Design Tricks for Small Spaces: How to Make Every Room Feel Bigger

Southern Living feature on curtains over doors design trend with expert insights from Catherine Shuman of The Intentional Design Studio

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Curtains Over Doors: When to Use This Design Trend (and When to Skip It)

Southern Living feature on vintage styling accessories designers prefer to buy secondhand with expert tips from Catherine Shuman of The Intentional Design Studio

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The Best Styling Accessories to Buy Secondhand: A Designer’s Guide

Southern Living feature on secondhand garden items and thrifted treasures with expert tips from Catherine Shuman of The Intentional Design Studio

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Secondhand Garden Finds: Thrifted Treasures for Southern Gardens

Martha Stewart feature on cafecore interior design trend with expert design tips from Catherine Shuman of The Intentional Design Studio

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Café Core Is Taking Over Interior Design — Here’s How to Bring the Cozy Look Home

Apartment Guide feature on Year of the Snake home decor with expert commentary from The Intentional Design Studio.

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year: Transform Your Space with Year of the Snake Home Decor

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Moodboards & Musings is where the art of design meets the heart of home. It’s a space to explore the beauty, meaning, and intention behind interior design through carefully curated visuals and thoughtful reflections. Rooted in professional expertise and a passion for creating spaces that matter, we bridge the gap between design theory and everyday living. From moodboards that spark your creativity to musings on spatial psychology, color, and sustainability, you’ll find ideas that inspire and empower you to see your home in a whole new light. Join us as we uncover the stories behind beautiful, livable spaces.

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For me, design is less about staging perfection and more about creating spaces where real life gets better. It's about the moment you realize your headaches have stopped. The way your toddler sleeps through the night in their new room. The dinner parties that run long because nobody wants to leave your table.

These are the moments I design for — the ones that prove style and wellness aren't just compatible, they're inseparable.

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