Homerama!
It’s been a little while since I’ve sat down to write a newsletter but I had to share the exciting news from this year’s Homerama!
As some of you may know, I was invited to create a custom moss wall for Somerset Custom Homes in their 2025 Homerama home at Founders Park in Oakley…and truly…what an honor!
Homerama is one of Cincinnati’s premier home shows, and to have my work featured among so many incredible designs still feels a little surreal.
This design was such a dream project. The finished wall spans 4 feet by 18 feet, bursting with lush textures and layers of preserved moss. We wanted something eye-catching and organic- an art piece that truly brought life and softness into this modern space.
From the first brainstorming session to the final photo (see below!), everything came together beautifully.
Projects this size have so many moving parts so to make the process smoother, we built the wall in three large panels that came together seamlessly during installation. Watching it all come to life was the greatest feeling.
I’m beyond grateful to do what I love, to work with such great people, and to see my art find its way into stunning spaces like this.
Short and sweet today… just a quick note of thanks and a little peek behind the scenes.
Thank you, as always, for being here and cheering me on. 💚
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