Cuba can definitely seem daunting when you see how our politics have made it so complicated to travel. From visas and licenses to itineraries and documentation, this was one of the most unique trips we've taken. Luckily for me, Tim was an amazing travel planner and put together a fabulous itinerary for us. It's a lot to review all at once so we'll break it down over the next few weeks and soon you'll know everything that we know about this fabulous country. 

Earth Day is April 22 and since we're always keeping sustainability top of mind, Sotheby's Home asked us to share our favorites style tips and insights! Check out our interview below and see their article here... 

It's officially the first day of spring today and I'm thinking about all of the wonderful ways we can bring the outdoors in. Today I'm excited to share a couple of my favorite ideas that will refresh your home for the new season. 

When you spend this much time at work, why is it any less welcoming than your home? I'll tell you why... we have this idea of an office and it should be all of these things: professional, neutral and focused on work. Well, that doesn't sound like a very appealing place to spend your whole day. I'd prefer these words: welcoming, inspiring and supportive. Here are 3 quick ways you can make your work space better right now. 

You're on our list! We're so grateful to our design clients, DOMAIN customers (it's our 6-month anniversary!), family and friends for a fabulous year so we want to toast you at our Happy Holiday Hour … and now check out our top tips for gifting…

Ever wonder what it is we do all day? We're not just picking paint colors and throw pillows! Take a sneak peek at our Studio... 

Need a gift for your Thanksgiving hosts? Don't arrive empty-handed, everyone loves a little something special...

Check out our list of Top Ten Thanksgiving Host Gifts from DOMAIN by Laura Hodges Studio and find the perfect gift this season. 

How can you possibly find time for everything you want to do? The answer, of course, is balance. Finding time for all of the things you have to do plus all of the things you want to do is a delicate balance, and having a functional (and beautiful) home supports that balance. Everything you do all day is that much easier when your starting and ending point is intentionally customized to your lifestyle. We love to create moments for spontaneous joy, from treasured photos to fresh flowers, so that your home can support you and make that balancing act just a little easier. 

Have you ever considered hiring an interior designer but then thought... What if I hate her ideas? How will she know what I like? How long will the project take? Can she do all of the purchasing and manage the project for me? Well, we're taking you behind the scenes to answer the questions you didn't even know you had about what it's really like to work with an interior designer.

Don't you love family photo gallery walls? "Of course", you say, "but they're always much easier said than done!" Well, today I'm sharing 3 of my top tips for choosing the best photos so it's as painless as possible. 

Finding great design and inspiration is one of my favorite parts about being an interior designer and is one of the reasons we opened Domain, right in the heart of Catonsville. 

Join us at Domain on Saturday, July 28th at 1pm as travel consultant and friend of Domain, Christie Bianco, generously shares her intimate knowledge of Cuba. From how to get there and when is the best time to visit, to whether we should explore on our own or join a group tour, Christie is a wealth of information... plus, she's making mojitos! 

I think we all know that not every house feels like a home, right? The exterior may be gorgeous but what happens when you step inside? How does a new or remodeled house become your home? So many questions!