Melissa’s creative process is less of a process and more of a whirlwind for this busy mama of two!
“When an idea lights or inspiration hits, that is when the creating happens (often between school drop off and soccer practices!). I love when time allows for me to fall deeply into the process and transform a thought into a tangible piece of art. In between these bursts I am almost always tinkering. My studio is in my home and I am not above adding a pop of color to a painting that’s already hanging on the wall or a collage that just needs one last piece to be perfect.”

If you had told me two years ago that in the midst of a crazy pandemic I would not only launch my business but also connect with an amazing art collective start-up, I would not have believed you for a moment!

Katy, her husband, and their two girls currently call Fernandina Beach, FL home. A textile artist who has been both educator and artist, founded The Untamed Square while the Air Force stationed their family in Guam.

Join me in getting to know one of The Untamed Square’s founding artists, Whitney Rahim. A Texas-based abstract artist, Whitney sits down with us to share where she draws her creative inspiration from and more!

“I have always been into interior design. Even from a young age, I’d be moving around my parent’s furniture and décor. They used to fuss, but it eventually turned into them asking for my opinion. Now, they FaceTime me from Florida to get design help often. I love colorful textiles and beautiful color combinations.”

Tackling the ever-elusive formula to those divinely styled built-ins you see all over Pinterest and Instagram. With our designer tips and specific shopping list, you’ll be shopping and styling to perfection in no time! As a creative, part of the fun behind getting the results you want is to dissect just exactly how a room […]

Not quite to the ‘forever home’ stage but desire a look that can transition from home to home? Until you get to your forever home we’re giving you the pieces to invest in, how not to fall prey to “trendy spendy” and what pieces truly give you a sense of home no matter how often […]

Creating a cohesive home begins with a Color Story that is intentional, inspiring and implemented beautifully throughout your home.

Creating a cohesive home begins with a color story, a selection of paints and repeated colors to use throughout your home.

A focal point is the first place that gets attention when you enter a room. Today we’re going to guide you through the process of choosing a focal point, staying true to the purpose of the room, and how to enhance your focal points. Choosing a Focal Point There are two types of focal points […]

Part II: In Part I of Nailing the Mix, we looked at the five main pieces to nailing the mix in your home decor like a pro. Today we’ll talk about piece number two more in depth: how to define your personal style while creating beautiful interior decorating throughout your home. Looking around your home, […]