There is something about Thanksgiving that has always held a special place in my heart. Perhaps it is the anticipation of family arriving, the familiar aromas drifting from the kitchen, or the quiet moments before the house fills with conversation and laughter. Whatever it may be, Thanksgiving reminds me that the most beautiful homes are not defined by their furnishings or architectural details, but by the people who gather within them. As an interior designer, I spend much o

Friendsgiving is something particularly special. Unlike traditional Thanksgiving celebrations, which often come with years of family traditions and expectations, Friendsgiving lets us create something entirely our own. It is a chance to gather friends who have become family, celebrate the relationships that enrich our lives, and enjoy an evening without the pressure of perfection. For me, the most memorable gatherings have never been about an elaborate menu or a perfectly sty

For me, the most beautiful rooms are never just about how they look. They are about how they make you feel, especially when the day begins to slow down and the people you love gather around you. I love the transition from day into evening. The light softens. The pace changes. Dinner stretches a little longer. Someone pours another glass of wine, and suddenly the room feels different than it did only an hour before. Those are the moments I think about when I design a home. Not

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There is a moment in the evening when I want my home to soften. The day’s work is finished, dinner is underway and the rooms we have moved through so quickly begin to feel different. I notice the texture of a chair, the reflection in a window and the light falling across a table. This is the feeling I think about when I design. I want a room to welcome you in the morning and feel just as comforting when you return to it at night. At C. Elle Design Studio, lighting is part of

There is a particular feeling I want people to have when they walk into a home I’ve designed. I want them to feel comfortable enough to settle into a chair, put down their drink and stay a little longer. As we move toward a season of dinners, weekend visits and holiday gatherings, I like to think about how our homes welcome people. The most thoughtful details often come from imagining the visit through a guest’s eyes. Where will they put their bag? Is there a comfortable plac