BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST This is a detailed job description as we are committed to finding the right person with the right aptitude, values, and energetic alignment for this vital role. Please consider this and read it carefully before you apply. Experience is preferred but for the right person, it is not a requirement. About us […]
Why we don’t follow trends
At Ruxana’s Home Interiors LLC, we don’t follow trends. We enjoy creating warm, inviting homes that welcome family & friends….spaces that are stylish and comfortable; classic yet livable. We design spaces that embody our philosophy of MODERN LIVING, TIMELESS DESIGN. I don’t follow trends. I attend trade shows, read shelter magazines and stay aware of […]
Do something different
Last year, we updated our branding. Part of the brand refresh was getting new headshots. When it came time to update my headshots, I decided to do something different. I had recently attended an event where the speaker, Amy Porterfield, talked about the importance of doing things differently. Her words stuck with me, and when I […]
Paint Color Myths
If you follow our Instagram stories, you’ll know that we have a game room we’re updating. It’s a dark, wood-paneled room and we’re painting it a rich blue. Every tradesperson has questioned me, but when my clients saw our color scheme and rendering they said “Let’s do it!!” Paint is very complex – one has to consider […]
Cultivating gratitude
Several years ago I began using Danielle LaPorte’s Desire Map daily planner. Her planners contain a daily prompt to list three things for which we’re grateful. I’m happy to say that practicing gratitude has become a daily habit. Gratitude is a wonderful way to stay present and focus on the people and things in our lives […]
Perfectly imperfect
I first heard of the term ‘wabi sabi’ while visiting Taiwan. Wabi-sabi was explained to me as a deep appreciation of things that are imperfect and impermanent. In a world seemingly filled with Instagram influencers hawking ‘perfection,’ I embrace things that are perfect in their imperfection. Clients have heard me say: “Mother Nature does what […]
Increase the sq footage of your living space – go outside
Do you want to know how to increase the square footage of your living space without renovating your home? It’s easy….go outside! Interior design and landscape design are not cousins, they’re sisters! There are five essential steps to plan and design an outdoor living space that serves you and your family. The Japanese call the […]
Rutland, Vermont’s beautiful Post Office
I was born to be a designer. Unfortunately, though, I didn’t come to that realization until AFTER I entered college as an English Lit Major. As an English major, I read: A LOT. Most weeks I read four to six books at a time. So, it was always a joy to read short stories. One […]
Decorating for clients with asthma or allergies
Spring allergies are here! Since we spend a third of our lives in bed, it’s best to create a sleeping environment that supports our health and wellness. This includes minimizing pollen and allergens that, unfortunately, accompany the flowers that have started to bloom in my lovely corner of Vermont. Because I have bedrooms on my […]
How Covid-19 impacts the design industry
What a year this month has been, huh? Are you tired of all the COVID-19 emails? I get it. My inbox is inundated with updates, offers and letters from CEOs. Most are trite but others are actually informative. And this is what brings me to your inbox today: information. Since I act as my clients’ advocate, ally and partner, […]