creativity before consumption

i came across this stylist's portfolio and loved how she uses bright pops of rich color to accent a real home. there is usually one unusual/abstract item and the rest are your average-joe items you can snag from a garage sale. i also like her balanced mindset in how she views her profession and reality. emily's motto is "creativity before consumption" --she extends this philosophy to her professional work. finding ways to use paint or reupholster or recreate before hitting up the stores. however, when it's time to shop, she prefers flea markets and thrift stores. she quotes: "i learned to be both creative and resourceful. i found ways to make a space my own without spending a fortune and i started to live by the idea of creativity before consumption. it's a rule i try to follow in both my personal and professional lives and it gives me a great deal of satisfaction."

my kinda gal! browse her porfolio here