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The Highs of High Point
So I turned 40 this week, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. It's finally nice to have a huge milestone for myself and not just for my kids. I feel like I am also hitting a milestone in my career, as we focus more on design. So of course, I had to experience the mecca of Home Design--High Point, North Carolina. OMG!
How to prepare for the 2nd baby?
How to prepare for the 2nd baby?When it comes to this baby world there are so many things that make you overwhelmed...... and then there were 2. As an expert in this baby space, I really try to keep things simple, functional and transitional.
New Trends in Nursery Design & Baby Gear
Back in the day I used to hold on to floor models like they were GOLD. Not anymore. You like it you buy it, it's gone. We bring things to the studio floor & sometimes they leave quicker than I want. Had you visited us last weekend, you would have thought we had nothing to sell. So my boys at N-Route brought some new pieces. You know I try to jam everything but the kitchen sink into 900 square feet. I wanted to take a moment to give you a feel of what we have on board.
Hospital Bed To Daybed
When Nikki Herson Eberstein commented on a post of a pretty feminine bedroom picture on Instagram, I had no idea what I would be apart of. “@everlyandmonetUmmmmm, I need this room for Jami STAT: You think you could “girl-up” her hospital bed? Upholster her headboard and make it look less clinical??????” Of course I said yes. I would love to show a little love to mom with strength I can't imagine & a little girl who is a FIGHTER.
How To Create A DIY-Gallery Wall For Your Living Room
So you know it's bad when your Daughter says "Mommy why aren't there any pictures of me on the walls?" Especially when this is the child who has had 11 professional photo sessions with "Best of Bethesda" photographer Kyung Jung of Yellowhale photography. Honestly, it is so embarrassing. I don't know how many excuses I can make...but here is a brief list:
The Best Items Dana Loves For Your Baby
This week I want to kill two birds with one stone. I’m getting ready to reorganize my website and I need to review each of my manufacturers. We have chosen the best companies in the business. So in this week’s blog I want to share why I love them. Check them out.
Pottery Barn Kids vs Everly & Monet Designs
Today I wanted to compare & contrast some of the Brands I carry at Everly & Monet in Contrast to Pottery Barn. Now don’t get me wrong—I love the beautiful Pottery Barn catalog and walking through a beautiful Pottery Barn store. However I think that you should always consider your options before letting Pottery Barn be your default
Girl Bosses of Bethesda! Take 2
I had so much fun introducing everyone to the fabulous girl bosses of Bethesda last fall. Our readers nicely received the blog and some folks actually gave them a ring. It really was so cool to be able to highlight such hardworking entrepreneurial women; I couldn't wait to do it again. It takes a lot of guts to step out & open your own business. I’ve watched these 6 women put in so much hard work throughout the years & to see them flourish in their craft is amazing. I am honored to call them friends.
Meet Dana….
Hi, I am so lucky to do what I love everyday! When I owned Daisy Baby & Kids boutique in Downtown Bethesda, MD for 12 years, I designed over 1,000 nurseries & children's rooms across the DC metro area.
In 2015 I introduced Everly & Monet to focus on interior design services. I believe in design that is simple, functional, as well as, inspirational. When you work with me, you get to work with an expert who will bring your Pinterest board to life.