Kind Words

“It was important to me that our new home felt cozy and nurturing for my whole family, and especially for my kids who were moving away from their old friends and schools. You helped during our busy transition to create a space that was warm and comforting and that also honored my personal style and love for color. Thank you!”

— Cate Holt, Neuilly-sur-Seine, FR

  • Invaluable Advice

    Your advice on the interior design plans for my new house was invaluable! The choices we’d been making were creating a home that was so cold I felt like I wouldn’t even want to live there! You suggested a variety of ideas — rounded corners, matte surfaces, ceramic rather than marble — that transformed it into a warm and welcoming place to live. Thank you!

    — Catherine Harris, Plymouth, VT

  • Working with What I Already Own

    Raina’s grounded presence made me feel at ease during our online consultation. She made specific recommendations for focal points, artwork and furniture placement, and organization which brought more storage, light, and a sense of spaciousness to my home. I loved that Raina was able to create balance, beauty, and improve the flow, and all by working with what I already own.

    — Marlies Mulder, Waddinxveen, NL

  • Renovation Clarity

    It was so helpful to consult with you about my home renovation! Before we met, I was overwhelmed by all the possibilities and wasn’t sure what direction to take. You helped me to slow down and bring my attention to how I want to FEEL in my home. Your insights about what would be best for the space and my family helped me move ahead with confidence and clarity.

    —Meredith Stern, Carrboro, NC

  • Inspired and Clear

    Raina listened deeply to my intentions for my new home, especially my desire for stability, support, and warmth. She truly understood that I was working to create — a sanctuary for friends, family and community. I left the consultation feeling inspired and clear on how to create a nourishing home environment. Raina's detailed Action Plan has made it easy to follow through on her suggestions.

    —Lauren Paap, Natick, MA

  • Quick and Easy Wins

    Working with Raina was wonderful. Her approach was warm, practical, thoughtful, and centered on how we want to use our space to bring people together. She offered a mix of quick and easy wins, like intentional layout changes which instantly made our home feel more open and welcoming. And she shared ideas for longer-term transformations that we’re implementing to make our space feel more connected and aligned.

    —Stacy Young, Chapel Hill, NC

  • Freer and Happier Already

    You were so gentle, positive, knowledgable, and non-judgmental. After our consultation I got straight to work clearing clutter and rearranging some things as we discussed. I feel freer and happier in my space already!

    —Ivy Farr, Belchertown, MA

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