Welcome to DesignThusiasm!
I’m Lory and I’m delighted to have you joining me here!
Have you ever walked into a room that made you feel special? That gave you that warm fuzzy feeling that comes with knowing you’ve been blessed with privilege?
Do you feel that way when you enter your own home? You can and you should and that’s what DESIGNTHUSIASM is all about!
No matter the size or location of your home, or even a corner of a tiny space, with the right approach, anyone can include little luxuries in their life to make them feel privileged.
I began this blog as an outlet for my design passions, when a friend suggested I create it to showcase the tablescapes I was styling to entertain family and friends. As my tables became increasingly elaborate, an audience began to grow on social media who looked forward to what I would post as holidays approached. This little cheering section encouraged me to reach a larger audience and soon Designthusiasm was born.
The blog has since evolved and is now as much about home decor and styling as it is about setting lovely tables, but mostly it’s about connecting with like-minded people who love beautiful design and appreciate the pleasure it brings to one’s life. I’ve long known that it’s the small pleasures in life that matter and my goal is to help you discover them and bring joy to your home and lifestyle.
As a former fashion designer, I’ve spent my whole life inspired by exquisite design. My love of travel has honed my taste and my style can now be described as modern French Country. I enjoy casual elegance and a respect for the past, so I love to incorporate a mix of old and new.
I invite you to join me on this creative journey as we discover together the little attainable luxuries that help create the warmth of a welcoming home. Your comments are most welcome and I thank you for reading!
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How to navigate the blog…
The best way to find your way around the blog is to start on the home page. You can navigate the menus at the top of the page or scroll down to browse by category, find reader favorites, most recent posts, the shopping guides, the downsizing toolkit, my house tour and more. Click the link below to get started and enjoy!
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Your posts are always so clean and stylish looking! Love when I see your blog in my emails! Keep them coming! ~ Sara
I appreciate all the wonderful ideas you provide! I am a loyal follower and have used many ideas in my home, particularly for one we renovated recently. I just recommended this blog to a friend who is redesigning her home. ~ Mary Lynn
I love this blog. I get so many good decorating ideas, good recipes, wonderful freebies to print. It feels like visiting with a good friend! ~ Kathi
I love your warm inviting decor. I want to sit in your kitchen with cup of coffee and dream that it’s mine. I envy the young people today having your blog to inspire them. Thank you for sharing you home and decorating talent! ~ Karen
I would love to hear from you!
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