For many of us this summer we’re having a staycation, and for you lucky souls that were able to take a real vacation this year, I’m sure it was quite different from past years when it was mask free, and a lot less worrying about washing your hands every time you went to a new place. So I decided to do an interview this Nicole Jackson-Bertrand, she is a DIY guru and whenever I look at the jaw dropping beautiful photos of her home, and her backyard oasis I like to virtually transplant myself there, so I thought you might want to do the same (but for real, check out her IG account). I decided instead of hearting her photos everyday, I wanted to learn more about her interior design business NJB Interiors. Plus, I wanted to pick Nicole’s brain about when should you DIY vs. Hire A Pro in this week’s interior design game.
Nicole Jackson-Bertrand is an Interior Designer, Builder/DIYer with a passion for interiors. Wood is her go-to material for tying spaces together to create a warm and sophisticated home, while keeping it on a "thrift store" budget. Her home is her canvas, a place to create a loving and livable home for her family. Nicole was featured in Parade Magazine, Curated Quarters Magazine, The Olive Guide, mentioned in Domino, and more
I was so inspired by Nicole’s backyard, that I decided to design a mood board based on her outdoor aesthetic. Check out the shoppable mood board I designed with the Morpholio board app, and pick up these items quick before you miss summer.
Slingback chair to lounge in while you read a book, Cabana chair in Tusk Doro
Outdoor daybed for naptime, SOL dolphin gray daybed
Outdoor lighting to set the mood at twilight, Simple String Lights
Statement outdoor rug, Rancherio Modern Minimalist Indoor/Outdoor Gray Rug
Outdoor stool to rest your drink, Ceramic Drum Indoor/Outdoor Side Table
Over scale lighting to layer with your string lights, Summerland Outdoor Bell
Umbrella with some fancy fringe, Black Sands Beach Umbrella
Basket to carry your drinks, Wicker Basket
Accent pillow to layer anywhere and everywhere, Sunbrella® Awning Striped Indoor/Outdoor Pillow, 18 x 18", Black
***This mood board was designed with the Morpholio Board App