The iHomeRegistry Blog
Stories from the iHome community.
Designer spotlights, women in business and company news, published from 2016 to 2017. Restored from the original blog; the photos from the original posts were not preserved.
Designer Spotlight
Interviews with the interior designers and builders who showcased their work on iHomeRegistry.
- Designer Spotlight Series: Erin KlawiterDesigner Erin Klawiter shares her career story and advice on living room design and home staging.
- Designer Spotlight Series: Traci Brann of Traci B DesigniHomeRegistry interviews St. George designer Traci Brann about her career, inspiration, and approach to interior design.
- Designer Spotlight Series: Mireille HuismanInterior designer Mireille Huisman shares her career story, design advice, sources of inspiration, and role model.
- Designer Spotlight Series: Yvonne ChristensenYvonne Christensen discusses her design career, inspirations, favorite retailers, and approach to interior design.
- Designer Spotlight Series: Kelley Lopez with KML Design SolutionsInterior designer Kelley Lopez shares her approach to timeless spaces, inspiration, budget-friendly design, and more.
- Designer Spotlight Series: twitchINteriors!Interior designer Christin Twitchin discusses her inspirations, budget-conscious design strategies, and quick decorating ideas.
- Designer Spotlight Series: Studio 7 Interior DesignKristen Rockwood of Studio 7 Interior Design shares her design inspirations, budget-friendly tips, and favorite furnishings and paint colors.
- Designer Spotlight Series: Pazzam DesignsPam Barthold of Pazzam Designs shares her design inspirations, remodeling advice, and favorite products.
- Designer Spotlight Series: Wanda Colón, Former HGTV & TLC HostWanda Colón discusses her design career, television work, home staging, and joining the iHomeRegistry community.
- Designer Spotlight Series: LAGRUTTA DESIGNS!Kerri LaGrutta-Otto discusses her event and interior design career, budgeting advice, and balancing work with motherhood.
- Designer Spotlight Series: CD InteriorsCindy Dzurita of CD Interiors discusses her career change, design inspiration, DIY projects, paint colors, and budget-friendly decorating.
- The First 5 Designers of iHomeRegistryiHomeRegistry introduces the first five designers to join its platform and summarizes their services and locations.
- Designer Spotlight Series: CG Home InteriorsChristina Goldsmith discusses her design journey, budget-friendly DIY projects, entertaining, and favorite paint colors.
- Designer Spotlight Series: Construction2StyleJamie and Morgan Molitor discuss their design journey, inspiration, budget strategies, and work with Construction2Style.
- Designer Spotlight Series – Cynthia Ryan with Circa Studio 8 InteriorsCynthia Ryan of Circa Studio 8 Interiors discusses her design career, inspirations, budgeting tips, and dinner party decor.
Women in Business
Conversations with women building businesses in design, health, hospitality and beyond.
- Women in Business: Mackenzie Green, Director of Business Development at iHomeRegistryA Q&A introduces Mackenzie Green, iHomeRegistry’s Director of Business Development, and shares her career path and home life.
- Women in Business: Farah Merhi, Founder of Inspire Me! Home DecorFarah Merhi discusses building Inspire Me! Home Decor, balancing family and work, and finding her path in design.
- Women in Business: Becky McKinney, Independent Health and Fitness CoachBecky McKinney discusses her fitness coaching career, work-life boundaries, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Women in Business: Jasmine Abel, Student Support Officer and Social Media Manager of Interior Design Institute, AustraliaJasmine Abel discusses her career at the Interior Design Institute, work-life balance, and advice for aspiring designers.
- Women in Business: Dana Rose Lee, Essential Oil Lover, Photographer and BloggerDana Rose Lee discusses balancing work and family, building her photography and essential oil businesses, and pursuing wellness.
- Women in Business: Lauren Jarman, Nurse Practitioner and Rare Autoimmune Disease FighterLauren Jarman shares her experience with Myasthenia Gravis and her path to becoming a nurse practitioner.
- Women in Business: Meg James of the Hilton Head Area Home Builders AssociationMeg James discusses work-life balance, sexism in construction, career advice, and her path to leadership.
- Women in Business: Morgan Molitor of construction2style!Morgan Molitor discusses starting construction2style, overcoming business challenges, and balancing work with family life.
- Women in Business Series: Cindy Strong of Waitress World, LLC.Cindy Strong shares how she founded Waitress World and navigated challenges as a woman business owner.
- Women in Business Series: Traci B DesignInterior designer Traci Brann shares her career journey, design approach, and favorite part of working with clients.
- Introducing our Women in Business blog series by iHomeRegistryiHomeRegistry introduces POWERhour, a blog series featuring women sharing their experiences in the workforce.
iHomeRegistry News
Launches, awards, partnerships and interviews from the iHomeRegistry team.
- And the Builder of the Year Award Goes to…Jamie and Morgan Molitor receive iHomeRegistry’s 2016 Builder of the Year Award.
- And the Designer of the Year Award Goes to…Christina Goldsmith is named iHomeRegistry’s 2016 Designer of the Year.
- How iHomeRegistry can help Retailers with 3D ImagesiHomeRegistry offers retailers 3D furniture renderings for use in virtual reality homes.
- What people are saying about iHomeRegistry!iHomeRegistry shares testimonials from clients, homeowners, and interior designers about its design tools and services.
- iHomeRegistry + Donald A. GardneriHomeRegistry announces a partnership with Donald A. Gardner to create 3D renderings of 20 home plans.
- Tech Tuesdays: Learn how to market your brand and much more from our Creative Director, Thad Cox!iHomeRegistry introduces Tech Tuesdays and its Creative Director, Thad Cox.
- Startup Digest interviews iHomeRegistry!iHomeRegistry CEO Patrick Daniels discusses the startup’s home-design platform, goals, team, and company culture.
- Welcome to a New iHome!iHomeRegistry announces a redesigned homepage, an applaud button for designers, and its new Instagram Designer Friday series.
- Exciting things happening at iHomeRegistry!iHomeRegistry announces its Applause feature and shares press coverage and testimonials from designers and clients.
- Your Guide to Creating the Perfect SpaceiHomeRegistry describes services for homeowners, interior designers, and builders, including 3D renderings, design support, and client connections.
- Creating the Perfect Space with iHomeRegistryiHomeRegistry introduces its blog as a place for homeowners and design professionals to share ideas and collaborate.
Design Ideas
Practical ideas for decorating, moving and making a house feel like home.
- Decorating a Warm & Homely Living Room SpaceExplore rustic, modern, and personal touches that can make a living room feel warm and inviting.
- Artsy Inspirations for a Romantic Patio GardenThe post shares ideas for decorating a romantic patio garden with flowers, recycled materials, lighting, seating, and vintage accents.
- Moving? We’ve Got You Covered With These Amazing Tips!Practical tips for packing, moving, settling into a new home, and preparing a rental for inspection.
- 5 Ways to Make Your House Look Like a Luxury HotelInterior designer Ariana Lovato shares five ways to bring a luxury hotel feel into your home.
- Why e-Design Is Creating a BuzzE-design lets homeowners collaborate with interior designers online through flexible, cost-effective virtual services.