Meet Amy Scott, an interior designer of over 20 years turned shop owner of Curated by Amy, where not only will you feel the excitement of possibilities for your home with unique decor, but you'll also be greeted by the shop owner herself who will offer you imaginative ways to refresh your home’s environment. Amy’s selections are special, curated, and there are boundless ideas for you to explore! 

I had the pleasure to sit down with Amy, talking about her new business and what it’s like to be a shopkeeper. Whether you visit her store to browse or stop in on a mission to find the perfect piece, you'll leave feeling energized with creative ways to redesign your space. Not only that, but Amy is very inspirational, so, naturally, I asked her: 

I see bedrooms as our non-negotiable sanctuaries. When choosing bedroom colors, whether it be for painted walls, wallpaper, accessories, or bedding, it’s important to establish your color palette first to get a collection of cohesive colors that make you feel warm, relaxed, and comfortable. Keep reading for expert tips on how to find soothing, cozy colors that work perfectly in Chicago bedrooms.

If you're wondering: Where do I even begin with modern rustic decor?! You’re in the right place. Let's go over six easy ways to master this decor style in your home in no time.

Almost all of us struggle with workflow or having enough energy to get things done, especially if we work from home. Often, and shockingly, a lack of productivity doesn’t come from inside of us, but from how we interact with our environments. According to Feng Shui, energy exists everywhere in the physical world, and when the home environment is “off,” you can absorb that same energy. As an interior designer, I know this to be true.

So, how can you make your space feel like it flows to get YOU in the flow? To stop being stagnant, I use the practice of Feng Shui (Pronounced FUNG- SHWAY in Mandarin), a 5000-year-old Chinese philosophy of balancing the elements on earth to create harmony.

If you’re anything like me, you’re more than ready to shift into this paradigm for the fall, and I’m here to tell you all you need to know to master dark academia in your home without breaking the bank. With a few tweaks throughout your space here and there, you can lean into this style that brings nostalgia and romance to your space even if you’re on a budget.

I’m always drawn to metal pieces with a worn look, as if they’d been made in the hands of many, leading to age spots and discoloration on the surfaces. I can spot a newbie collector at first sight if they ask in suspicion if a metal is in “good condition”. I’m always stumped by this question—to me, as a vintage lover, good condition is filled with blemishes that give the piece that extra layer of charm. This is the beauty of collecting the old and feeling its story.