DIY & Colorful Home Design
Helping women make confident design decisions to create a home they love.

At Create a Colorful Life, I share practical DIY education, real-life projects, and a structured approach to home design that makes decisions easier.

If you want a stylish home but feel overwhelmed by choices, second-guess every decision, or don’t know where to start, you are not alone.

When home projects stall, it can feel like you are not cut out for this. But it’s not a lack of ability. It’s the mental weight of too many decisions, too many options and too much differing advice.

What you need is a clear framework for each step of the process.

That’s where I can help!

Why I teach design differently

Most people learn about home design by looking at finished rooms.

Before-and-afters can be inspiring, but they rarely show how decisions are actually made.

I don’t teach design by focusing on the end result.
I teach you how to think through design decisions while you’re making them.

That means learning how to:

  • understand what you’re drawn to

  • evaluate options

  • make choices that work together

  • move forward without waiting for everything to be perfect

Colorful living room with yellow, pink, and blue furniture, white brick fireplace, glass coffee table with flowers, bookshelves with art and decor, and art on the walls.

It’s learning to trust yourself and teaching you how to make confident choices so your home comes together in a way that feels right to you.

Collage of various stylish home interiors including a living room with pink tiled floor, a dining area with black chairs and a white wall, and a cozy sitting room with a white sofa and wicker decor. A woman with dark hair, red lipstick, and a black top with ruffled sleeves stands smiling in front of a green background. Text overlay reads 'How to find your interior design style to create a home you love.'

If you’re ready to take the first step

Let Me Help You Find Your Interior Design Style Without Overthinking It

A simple, step-by-step guide to using Pinterest intentionally so you can design your home with confidence.

Inside the guide, I’ll walk you through:

  • How to identify your design style - even if you like “a little bit of everything”

  • How to train the Pinterest algorithm to show you more of what you actually like

  • How to create Pinterest boards that give clarity instead of confusion.

  • How to save inspiration so it’s organized and ready to use

    Confident Home Design - Coming Soon

    A bathroom with a floral wallpaper, a wooden vanity with a white marble top, gold fixtures, a large oval mirror, a mosaic tile floor, a white toilet, and a white tiled shower area with gold shower fixtures.

    In this mini-course, you’ll learn a step-by-step decision-making system that helps you prioritize projects, learn your style, test your ideas, and take confident action.

    You’ll go from feeling unsure and overwhelmed to knowing how to design a room from start to finish and execute it with confidence.

    You’ll learn how to:

    • Prioritize what matters most in your home
    • Define the feeling and function of your room
    • Curate inspiration with intention
    • Select products that align with your direction
    • Build and evaluate a mood board before committing
    • Take confident action and repeat the process

    By the end, you won’t just have ideas. You’ll have clarity, structure, and a plan to make it happen.

      CONFIDENT DESIGN DECISIONS

      Every Friday, I send one short email to help you design with clarity and confidence.

      Each week I share:

      • How to make thoughtful choices that reflect your style
      • How to move forward without second-guessing
      • One practical shift you can apply right away

      When you sign up, you’ll be taken straight to this week’s email.

      A cozy kitchen with blue cabinetry, a white tiled backsplash, and a white window with blue trim. There is a colorful runner rug on black and white patterned floor tiles, a vase of pink tulips, and framed artwork on the wall.