Welcome to Design and Style Guide, your go-to destination for all things related to design, style, beauty, and product reviews.
Welcome to Design and Style Guide! I created this space as an outlet for my passion for interior design, beauty, and aesthetics. Like many people in this country, I’m living with my in-laws in a bedroom in their home. We made the decision to move back in with them because we realized that living in California, we would never be able to save up a down payment for a home while also paying rent and student loans. While I’m incredibly grateful for the support of family while we save, it has always been my ultimate dream to own my own home—a place I can decorate and curate with the perfect pieces to create a space I truly love and can finally call mine. Along the way, I’m also sharing my love for beauty, nail art, and fragrance—because creating beauty in our lives goes beyond just the spaces we live in.
A Bit About Me:
My love for interior design started at a young age, inspired by flipping through magazines like Martha Stewart Living and Better Homes & Gardens, dreaming of beautifully styled rooms and perfectly curated spaces. While my current space is modest, I’m using this time to curate, design, and manifest the life I’ve always envisioned. My passion for interior design, crafting, and seasonal styling runs deep, inspired by the charm of well-loved spaces and the cozy, layered feel of maximalist decor. I believe that beautiful spaces are crafted with intention, patience, and a touch of magic.
Since I don’t currently have the space or budget to bring all of my design ideas to life just yet, I’m using AI tools to create digital mood boards and inspiration guides. I know I’m not alone in dreaming big on a small budget—many of us are young, underpaid, and working toward that vision of a perfect home. Through these digital designs, I’m exploring and manifesting what’s possible while sharing the inspiration with you.
What You’ll Find Here:
At Design and Style Guide, you’ll step into a world of inspiration and vision-crafting. My mission is to build the foundations of my dream home piece by piece, sharing:
- Mood Boards and Design Inspiration: Digital styling boards for every room I’m dreaming of, from cozy reading nooks to witchy maximalist living spaces.
- Thrifted Finds and Hidden Gems: How I’m collecting beautiful, timeless pieces now, even before I have my own space to showcase them.
- DIY Decor Projects: Handcrafted wreaths, tablescapes, and seasonal decor ideas that bring magic to any space.
- Seasonal Styling and Tablescapes: The art of decorating with the seasons, creating inviting spaces no matter how big or small.
Why I’m Sharing This Journey:
I’ve always dreamed of a home that’s uniquely mine—filled with collected treasures, styled with intention, and designed with heart. This blog is my journey towards that dream, and I’m inviting you to join me. Whether you’re also planning your dream space or just looking for inspiration to cozy up your current one, I’m so happy you’re here.
Thank you for following along as I build my future, one idea at a time.
— CJ