Mira Jean Designs

Mar 18, 20191 min read

Caribbean Inspired: Antigua Getaway, Coastal Wallpaper and Textile Designs

Are you ready for spring & summer? I can't wait! It's been a long winter here in Virginia -- and my recent trip to the Caribbean is/was...

Feb 19, 20193 min read

Designer Spotlight: Laura Fox, Principal, Laura Fox Interiors ... and Pug Wallpaper!

At Mira Jean Designs, we love collaborating with fellow creatives and designers and celebrating their work, and today are thrilled to...

Feb 5, 20193 min read

Designer Spotlight: Kristen Alcorta, Interior Stylist & Pursing Vintage Owner

If you know me, you know I love to collaborate and support fellow women entrepreneurs and business owners ... which is why I am thrilled...

Jan 14, 20193 min read

Introducing Karen Saks: our new North Carolina Showroom!

Hello, 2019! We are thrilled to kick off this new year with news of a new showroom partner: Karen Saks in North Carolina. You can now...

Jan 4, 20191 min read

New Year, New Canvas

Happy 2019! I always savor this time of year and time to reflect on last year's goals, outcomes, and ways to evolve the Mira Jean line...

Dec 16, 20182 min read

Lucketts Love: a Designer's Local Vintage Source

Have you been to Lucketts? If you're from the DC area, chances are you've heard of - or been! - to Lucketts. I have known of this place...

Dec 10, 20182 min read

Dog Lover's Holiday Gift Guide

Our Bernese Mountain Dog Piper was born on Christmas Eve. Though she didn’t join our household until the following February, I always say...

Nov 23, 20182 min read

Shop Local: Our Favorite Artisan & Holiday Gifts

Need a holiday hostess gift? This time of year, we love supporting fellow local and artisan businesses whenever possible. Here are a few...

Nov 5, 20183 min read

Meet me in Minneapolis: Presentation at Tapis Decor Showroom, City Faves

Fun fact: years ago, I lived in Minneapolis. When I arrived in town, all of my belongings were packed up in my little silver Honda...

Oct 22, 20182 min read

Front Porch Love

Every fall, I fall in love with this season again. Its crisp, cold mornings, the changing colors in the leaves on the trees, sweet...

Aug 21, 20183 min read

California Vacation, Coastal Design Inspiration

My family and I are just back from summer vacation in California ... so much design inspiration! On the beach at Half Moon Bay: a little...

Jul 21, 20183 min read

Everything's Coming up Hydrangeas: a Custom Wallpaper Design Story

Happy Summer! If there's one flower that symbolizes summer, it's Hydrangeas. We were thrilled when a very special client asked us earlier...

Jun 13, 20183 min read

Thank you, SCORE! (aka The Importance Business Coaching & Mentoring)

In my previous career, I mentored, trained and coached employees regularly. Then I left to launch my own business. What did I neglect in...

May 31, 20182 min read

Notes from a Memorial Day Getaway

Happy post Memorial Day weekend! How did you celebrate the holiday? Did you get away? My family and I enjoyed a couple days away and up...

May 8, 20184 min read

Artist Spotlight: Jen Scully, Mack and Ro

I am thrilled to share with you a bit more about an artist and entrepreneur I've had the pleasure of collaborating with for the past year...

Apr 30, 20181 min read

You're Invited! Wine & Wallpaper

Join us! This Thursday eve we are celebrating the Pop up, our Pup Collection featured in the May/June issue of Traditional Home, and ......

Feb 19, 20183 min read

Best. Valentine's. Ever.

This year's Valentine's Day is one I will always treasure. In early January, not long after posting about my 2018 goals, I received a...

Nov 13, 20173 min read

Hello, FOX TV! Shop Local for Holiday Gifts

Have you ever been on live TV? Until this past Friday, me neither! I received word a few days ago that there was an opportunity to be one...

Oct 26, 20172 min read

We're at the DC Design House! Celebrating AMERICAN Made.

Today was a day to remember. I had the honor of speaking on a panel discussion at the DC Design House (yes, THE DC Design House!). Pinch...

Oct 5, 20172 min read

Designer Show Houses & Fall Surprises

Happy Fall! It's been a whirlwind as usual - and with some wonderful new surprises: Here in the Washington, DC area, selected interior...