I believe good design does not need to take months or be expensive. Home is personal; it should be a reflection of your lifestyle. Home is a happy place where memories are made, filled with laughter, family, friends, and good design. It should celebrate these memories. The space within a home should fit the needs of the residents, creating a scrapbook of memories.

My love for design came from an art teacher in junior high school. She was passionate about her craft, and she had a large old-fashioned loom in her classroom. It took up almost the entire art room space. On that loom after school, I learned textile weaving. The smell of the yarns, the sound of the shuttle being passed over the threads, and the choice of colors and types of yarns were unlimited. The ability to create my very own piece of fabric. I took the fabric to my home economics class, where I threaded my sewing machine and made a beautiful decorative pillow. Once completed, I entered the pillow in a community art fair. While I was not a first-place winner, I was hooked on design. Today, I have the same passion for design. I love to create spaces that become your favorite room or home. Amazing designs that are inspirational, dreams, and fantasies for your personal space.

It has been my pleasure to work with many families to create their personal space, whether it is a small refresh of an office or a completed renovation of a home. Each home is a special and unique space. I have the passion to transform your ideas into a dream space of your own.

• Susan Barone – Owner of HomeGirl 313 Designs