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8 WAYS TO CALM AN IMPATIENT DECORATOR

I'm Erika Ward

Beyond the Blueprint is a curated journal where legacy, lifestyle, and intentional design converge.

Here, I share stories from the heart of my home and the homes I create—faith-filled reflections, family rhythms, wellness practices, and design inspiration rooted in grace and purpose.


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If my husband read this headline, an image of me hauling a chaise lounge upstairs or using my legs to push a heavy bookcase across the room would immediately pop into his head. In my redesigning frenzy he asks, “Why didn’t you wait for me to help you with that? You are so impatient.” I’m not that impatient really. It’s just that I don’t want to explain why I’m editing the room again. He just doesn’t understand.

Does anyone else out there suffer from “The Designer’s Curse?” We nip, tuck, pin, and pull until it is almost perfect, because it never really is…Because I’m in good company, I feel I can be transparent with you and the millions of houzz.com readers about the impatient decorator in me. I’ve pulled together 8 ideas that could help people like us in satisfying our desire for change. Here are a couple:

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Change the knobs on any furniture item for a fun, fresh update. Semi-custom furniture has never been so affordable.

 

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Add a rustic element to your modern decor. This stump made of petrified wood adds personality to the space and combats the “fresh off the showroom floor” look. For more smart decorating solution, click hereto check out my latest article for houzz.

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HI,
I'M ERIKA.

Beyond the Blueprint is a curated journal where legacy, lifestyle, and intentional design converge.

Here, I share stories from the heart of my home and the homes I create—faith-filled reflections, family rhythms, wellness practices, and design inspiration rooted in grace and purpose.

From motherhood and marriage to the sidelines of Friday night lights, each entry offers a glimpse into the layered life I live—and the brands, spaces, and values that support it.

Whether you're here to be inspired, encouraged, or aligned, welcome. This is life beyond the blueprint

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