We started a Substack! Over there, I share the inspiration behind the interiors — the art, travel, vintage finds, books, conversations and everyday moments that shape how we design at Two Hands Interiors. While our website showcases completed projects and design services, this space is more personal: a journal of ideas, observations, favorite finds and the lived-in beauty that inspires meaningful homes.

#7: The Art of Updating an Old Home Without Erasing Its Story

A room-by-room look at the design decisions that helped our Oak Park Tudor Revival work for modern family life while preserving the character that made us fall in love with it in the first place.

#6: The House Adjusts, Too

A season of college kids home for the summer is a reminder that good design isn’t static. It’s meant to evolve with the rhythms of family life.

#5: You Might Have A Chair Problem

Could one chair be holding your room back? Learn how the right seating creates balance, comfort, and a more intentional home.

#4: Why Paint Color Was Everything in The Guild

Discover why paint color should be the final design decision—and how it transforms the mood, balance, and beauty of every room.

#3 the theater of design

What "Les Misérables" reminded me about creativity, craftsmanship, and why great design is still deeply human in the age of AI.

#2 More Light Through The Front Windows

After removing a dying oak tree, I found myself thinking about grief, change, craftsmanship and the quiet grace of silver linings.