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Interior Design: Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors | Photo: Kim Meadowlark Every January, trend predictions flood the internet like clockwork. Most of them are created by an industry that wants to sell you something. You just painted your dining room green? Congratulations, fire engine red is back. (I called that in last year's predictions, by the way. I was right.) Those cabinets you painstakingly painted over? Turns out you should have left them stained. Your skinny jeans can

Interior Design: Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors | Photo: Kim Meadowlark Our final batch of press round-ups from August through December 2025 covers different territory than Part 1 and Part 2 . There's a best dressed honor from The Capital Gala, an event supporting cancer care in our community that pushed me outside my comfort zone in the best way. There are national features asking about closet organization, open floor plans, and shower tile. And there are multiple publicat

If you caught last week's press roundup , you know that early 2025 treated us very  well, and I’m happy to share that the summer was just as spectacular! InRegister put our clients’ home renovation on their May cover, which was a huge  moment of celebration! Architectural Digest included one of our projects in their small kitchen roundup. And Veranda asked me not once but twice to weigh in on design decisions, from paint mistakes to fancy features that aren't worth the invest

After 16 years in business, I have to admit that 2025 was a fabulous year for press here at RCL Interiors! And I’m so proud of the mark we are making.  From The Wall Street Journal to Southern Living, publications genuinely wanted to hear about everything from my cantaloupe rule to my color predictions. I'm truly grateful for every opportunity to share what we're doing here: how color transforms spaces, why organization matters, and what makes homes actually work for the way

'Twas the year-end at RCL Interiors, when all through our days, Overwhelmed overachievers found beautiful ways To transform their homes with intention and care, While we handled the details with expertise to spare. Forty-three discovery calls were answered with pride, Thirty-seven consultations brought us inside The homes and the hearts of clients so dear, Who trusted us fully throughout the whole year. Twenty-one new projects began with a plan, From floor plans to furnishing

I've had so much fun creating and sharing these gift guides. Hearing what you've been gifting (and which pieces you've added to your own wishlists) has made this one of my favorite parts of this holiday season. So here's one last roundup before we close out the year. These are things I own and use, or would genuinely love to unwrap myself on Christmas morning!  Whether you're still hunting for that one perfect gift, need a couple more stocking stuffers, or just want a little

Last-minute shopping gets a bad reputation. People assume it means settling for whatever's left or grabbing something generic just to check the box. So rather than gifting something that screams “I forgot you were coming!” take a page out of my book and order one of these instead. If you're still shopping for anyone (new homeowners, skincare enthusiasts, fashion lovers, or just people who appreciate quality), these will not feel like last-minute compromises. They'll feel thou

Every year, I test hundreds of products. For clients, for my home, for organizing projects, for content. Most are fine. Some are forgettable. And a very select few become the things I use constantly, recommend unprompted, and genuinely miss when I run out. These are my favorites of 2025. The products that earned their place in my routine, my home, and my recommendations. Not because a brand sent them or because they photograph well, but because they actually delivered. If you

Interior Design: Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors | Photo: Kim Meadowlark If English is my first language, color is my second. I’ve spent over twenty years helping clients understand color in their homes. Paint colors, fabric selections, and the way a room’s lighting change the way a gray reads warm or cool. So when I started offering seasonal color analysis services, the most common question wasn’t about dramatic jewel tones or bold prints. It was about neutrals. “Should I bu

After 21 years of designing for clients, I can tell within minutes of walking into someone's home whether they have a point of view or they just bought what was trending. There's a world of difference between homes that look curated and homes that look decorated. These gifts are for people in the first category. Those are your friends whose homes tell a story, where quality and originality take precedence over what everyone else has. They’re the ones who would rather have one

As an expert shopper and a certified professional organizer, the trickiness of gift-giving season isn't lost on me. We all want to find the perfect present that will add to our people's lives, not just create more clutter and chaos. Let me let you in on my best gift-giving hack: the right gifts aren't clutter. They're the opposite. They're what make everything else in your home work better. They create space, reduce visual noise, and make daily routines function. These five g

As a self-identified beauty-product junkie, I was very selective about what made this list of recommended beauty and wellness gifts.  I test things thoroughly, and I definitely don’t recommend products just because a brand sent them to me.  These are my top beauty and wellness picks for the holidays. Some I own and use constantly, some I just started testing after seeing real results from friends, and some I want to try. 1. Pursonic Massage Mat with Heat SHOP HERE This is for

Black Friday has a reputation problem. The deals feel desperate, the energy feels frantic, and half the "discounts" are for things nobody wanted at full price anyway. (My mom and I often reminisce about the year we dragged ourselves out of bed at 4am to be the first in line at the mall when it opened at 5am, only to realize when we brought our armloads of items to the register that NONE of it was included in the Black Friday specials! We dropped the items and left, empty-hand

After two decades of sourcing for clients' homes, I've developed a sixth sense for what actually gets used versus what becomes expensive clutter. The difference usually comes down to one thing: does it make daily life better, or does it just look good in the box? The best home gifts enhance how people actually live. They're beautiful enough to leave out but functional enough to use daily. They work in multiple settings without screaming for attention. Most importantly, they'r

So here’s a funny story. We wrapped a kitchen photoshoot last week, and I had these beautiful vegetables that we’d styled for the countertop shots: tons of yellow squash, some small butternut squash, and leeks. They looked gorgeous in the photos, and I didn’t want to just throw them out afterwards, so I brought them home with me. Friendsgiving was coming up, and I knew I wanted to bring something other than the usual suspects. I had this random thought: what if I just asked m

Small gifts can be the hardest to get right. Too often, they end up feeling like afterthoughts: obligatory stocking stuffers grabbed at checkout or generic cheap trinkets that scream, "I forgot about you until yesterday!" I think the best small gifts are the indulgences people wouldn't buy for themselves. Think upgrades to everyday routines and little things that make ordinary moments feel special. Here are five little luxuries that punch way  above their weight class. They’r