DESIGNER CRUSH: EMILY HENDERSON

I basically have a design crush on this girl. Her design philosophy really resonates with me and I love her portfolio of work. She's fun and quirky and her work is so well-curated. And she has blonde hair like me. Emily is a home style expert, host and designer of Secrets from a Stylist on HGTV, and a writer/producer of her daily style blog.

Snipets from Emily's design philosophy:

"I believe a room is soulless without something that is vintage or antique...I believe a home should look like the person that inhabits it, not a catalog, not what you think others would like — but really, truly like you. I believe that a perfect house is like a perfect person; no one really wants to be around them and everyone secretly hates them..."

Take a look at some of her work:

Emily in her own home

I love the artwork in this dining room.

What a cool eclectic living room. I've never seen that West Elm rug look so good.

Calm and cozy living room

Wild mix of colors

I like the mix of colors, patterns, and textures. I see one of my favorite pillows in the mix.

Fun and sophisticated kid's playroom

Oh Joy's Studio

The Fig House.

Do you recognize this wallpaper from a previous post? I never woud have thought to put this in a living room but this installation is blowing my mind.