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Winterthur’s 62nd Delaware Antique Show

Winterthur’s 62nd Delaware Antique Show

I am very excited and honored to share with you that I will be the keynote lecturer at Winterthur’s 62nd Delaware Antiques Show on November 8!

I will focus on “Designing with Soul: How Legacy, Nature, and Antiques Shape Interiors” - a subject deeply connected to my design journey and family history.

Hope to see you there!

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HGTV - Antique Stores Designers Love, State by State

HGTV - Antique Stores Designers Love, State by State

I'm thrilled to be featured in HGTV’s article, “50 States of Antique Shopping”a guide that highlights the best places across the country to discover vintage finds and timeless treasures. I had the opportunity to share my favorite spot for shopping for antiques and explain why incorporating storied pieces is such a vital part of my design philosophy. Whether you're a collector, a designer, or just love a good treasure hunt, this list is full of inspiration from every corner of the U.S.

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House Beautiful - How Designers Create Privacy in a Home—Without Compromising Style

House Beautiful - How Designers Create Privacy in a Home—Without Compromising Style

In a recent Palm Beach project, Watts created some privacy between the foyer and living room by hanging art on columns facing the front door. Meanwhile, strategic accent tables create a stylish separation between entry and living. “Traffic still flows freely around the round table; however, the eye has plenty of places to play around,” Watts adds.

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Parade Home & Garden - 20 Powder Room Wallpaper Ideas to Make This Small Space Pop

Parade Home & Garden - 20 Powder Room Wallpaper Ideas to Make This Small Space Pop

A powder room is one of my favorite spaces to style—it’s compact, but oh-so-impactful. In small spaces like these, wallpaper is your best friend. You can let your creativity shine much more freely than in a living room or kitchen, without fear of overwhelming the eye. From bold botanicals to luxe metallics, this piece celebrates the power of pattern in making a statement.

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Luxe Interiors + Design - How Top Designers Get Color Just Right For The Home
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Luxe Interiors + Design - How Top Designers Get Color Just Right For The Home

Thank you Ileana Llorens and Luxe Interior +Design for asking my expert advice!

The Secret Sauce To Timeless Design…But how do you nail that timeless look everyone loves—the one straight out of a Nancy Meyers movie? For color lover and Denver-based designer Nadia Watts, it’s all about “the in-between hues—those that straddle two tones rather than leaning into a single, pure color.” She expands: “Think of a blue softened with green, a red enriched with blue, a grey infused with a cool undertone, or a white warmed with a hint of pink. These nuanced shades have greater longevity in a home because they shift gracefully with the light and surrounding materials, offering flexibility and depth.”

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Good Housekeeping - Are Grid Walls the New Gallery Walls? Designers Share Their Thoughts

Good Housekeeping - Are Grid Walls the New Gallery Walls? Designers Share Their Thoughts

People say a picture's worth a thousand words, but an entire gallery wall of photographs or fine art can tell the unique story of your home. While many arrangements put spontaneity front and center—an amalgamation of different frame sizes, shapes and materials—grid walls are poised to become the next big decorating trend.

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