The Journal

Thinking out loud.

On design, materials, place, and the particular way homes shape the people who live in them.

October 2, 2026

What the First Conversation With Curio Actually Looks Like

Wondering what happens when you reach out to Curio Studio? A Hudson Valley interior designer walks through the full inquiry process -- from the first form submission through the discovery call, on-site consultation, and proposal -- so you k…

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September 24, 2026

What Vermont Does to You

A Hudson Valley interior designer spends her birthday in southern Vermont near Mount Snow and reflects on what Vermont's…

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September 18, 2026

The In-Between Season

The in-between season -- when the days are still warm but the nights turn cool -- reveals something about what a home ne…

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September 2, 2026

Interior Design Construction Documents Explained: Spec Books, Drawing Sets, and Contractor Coordination

The spec book is the document that stands between a beautiful design and a beautiful home. Here is what it is, what it p…

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August 13, 2026

Interior Decorator, Design-Build Firm, Architect, or Interior Designer: Who Do You Actually Need for Your Project?

Most homeowners arrive at the beginning of a project with a vague sense that they need someone but no clear picture of w…

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August 5, 2026

HVAC Systems Explained: A Homeowner's Guide to Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation

A plain-language comparison of the primary residential HVAC systems -- forced air, radiant, mini-splits, geothermal, and…

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July 31, 2026

Cost of Interior Design in Upstate New York (2026)

What it actually costs to work with an interior designer in Upstate New York — hourly rates, project bands, pricing mode…

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July 29, 2026

What Good Millwork Actually Costs and Why It's Worth It

There is a moment in almost every renovation budget conversation where the millwork line item becomes the target. The pr…

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July 8, 2026

ERV Systems: The Invisible Upgrade That Changes How Your Home Feels

There is a particular kind of fatigue that sets in around February in a Northeast home. The air has been recirculating f…

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The Curio Club

A weekly letter from Savannah on design, materials, and the work of living well.

Thinking out loud.

What the First Conversation With Curio Actually Looks Like

What Vermont Does to You

The In-Between Season

Interior Design Construction Documents Explained: Spec Books, Drawing Sets, and Contractor Coordination

Interior Decorator, Design-Build Firm, Architect, or Interior Designer: Who Do You Actually Need for Your Project?

HVAC Systems Explained: A Homeowner's Guide to Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation

Cost of Interior Design in Upstate New York (2026)

What Good Millwork Actually Costs and Why It's Worth It

ERV Systems: The Invisible Upgrade That Changes How Your Home Feels

A Designer's Guide to Tile: Materials, Shapes, and Where to Use Them

Eco-Friendly Home Materials: From Hemp and Reclaimed Wood to Mycelium and Biocement

Why the Hudson Valley Is One of the Most Interesting Places to Design Right Now

Embodied Carbon vs. Operational Carbon: What Every Homeowner Should Know Before They Build

Why the Entryway Is the Most Honest Room in the House

What a Designer Notices in Every Hotel She Visits

What to Know Before Hiring an Interior Designer in the Hudson Valley

How to Design a More Sustainable and Regenerative Home

How Our Homes Shape Our Physical Health

Dog-Friendly Interior Design: What to Consider in Every Space

Fighting Destruction with Creation

Designing With Nature: Spring in the Hudson Valley

Why Interior Finishes Matter More Than You Think

The Women Who Inspire Me

Reclaiming Our Ecological Relationship to the Sun

The Meaning Behind Curio

How Our Homes Shape Our Relationships

The Interior Design Details Most People Overlook

What Your Home Is Made Of Matters

Why We’re Afraid of Color in Our Homes

The Interiors of Happiness: Why We’re Drawn to Certain Aesthetics

At the Pace of the Horse: Materials That Carry a Home Forward

We Grew Up Watching Everyone Else’s Lives: Now We Need a Place to Come Home To

What Is a Full-Service Interior Design Studio? Inside Curio Studio’s Holistic Approach

The Sources of My Design Inspiration: From Fashion to Mother Nature

The Curio Club