Farmstead Design Studio

Farmstead Design Studio MS in Interior Design | custom wedding stationery and calligraphy | interior design | business brands

Custom bespoke wedding stationery + calligraphy for couples who believe in love and want to tell their story with heirloom paper. Brand styling + logo design for small businesses that want to share their story.

Costume champions again!Percy Jackson and the Olympians! Percy and Grover, his trusty satyr, defeat the mighty Minotaur ...
11/01/2024

Costume champions again!
Percy Jackson and the Olympians! Percy and Grover, his trusty satyr, defeat the mighty Minotaur and tricky Medusa!

“Grief is the last act of love we give to our loved one.Where there is deep grief there is great love.” And this was a g...
10/21/2024

“Grief is the last act of love we give to our loved one.
Where there is deep grief there is great love.” And this was a great love ❤️
Last night my beloved mom passed on. The past 80 days have been filled with devastation and heartbreak as well as joy and laughter as we learned of her stage 4 metastatic cancer, caretaking through her last months, hours gathered as a family, and the grief of losing someone so special 💔
She was the mom I needed, deserved, and chose, who gave her love to me willingly, unconditionally, and wholly, and was the grandma (Gingy) my kids needed and deserved. I can’t fathom a world without her right now.
In the Cherokee language we do not have a word for “Goodbye” instead we say “Until we meet again.” I will not say goodbye, it will always be until we meet again- Donadagohvi 💕 I love you forever and ever

There are people who you have an instant connection with and even as time passes, as you change and grow, that connectio...
10/07/2024

There are people who you have an instant connection with and even as time passes, as you change and grow, that connection persists.
I met in 2013 when I started planning and designing her wedding in Asheville, NC and instantly I connected with Joanna and her vibrant spirit. It’s been 10 years since I last saw Joanna but we’ve stayed connected through social media. After hurricane helene, I happened to see Joanna evacuated to Atlanta and I would be in Atlanta at the same time. I took a chance and reached out to see if she would want to get together and she said yes.
It was truly soul filling to reconnect with Joanna. Our kids loved playing with each other and it was beautiful to witness their newly formed connection. My heart has been breaking for WNC and I can only imagine the immensity of the situation and emotions Joanna is dealing with. To connect with someone else who loves those mountains as much as I do, who calls those mountains home was needed for my soul and hers.
I can’t magically clean up and rebuild WNC but I can reconnect and let those I know who are traveling this road that I see you, I hear you, and I send you strength, a safe space to just be, and empathy. To move through these difficult times look for glimmers, those tiny, seemingly insignificant moments when you feel a sense of joy, pleasure, peace, and gratitude. Joanna you are a true glimmer and I hope we were a glimmer for you too ✨

EDRA conference poster success! Had an amazing experience, interaction, and feedback from attendees ✨ And a smattering o...
06/23/2024

EDRA conference poster success! Had an amazing experience, interaction, and feedback from attendees ✨
And a smattering of Portland musing and favorites 💕

Hello Portland, Oregon 👋 Excited (and I’ll admit a little nervous) to be attending the Environmental Research Design Ass...
06/19/2024

Hello Portland, Oregon 👋 Excited (and I’ll admit a little nervous) to be attending the Environmental Research Design Association conference! Already started this morning with an amazing session and felt a sense of belonging among others who are passionate about design and the built environment as I am! Looking forward to learning, meeting, and presenting my research poster!
Let me know where I have to visit or eat in Portland before I leave!

Another year in the books 📚 Awesome 4th and kindergarten years! Next up, Grayson’s last year of elementary school! Speci...
06/13/2024

Another year in the books 📚 Awesome 4th and kindergarten years! Next up, Grayson’s last year of elementary school! Special thanks to my artist collaboration, Emory Willow 🎨

Keys to surviving grad school and my thesis:1. Supportive family (see previous posts)2. Amazing advisors and professors ...
05/08/2024

Keys to surviving grad school and my thesis:
1. Supportive family (see previous posts)
2. Amazing advisors and professors (see previous post)
3. Full time childcare. A privilege we made sacrifices to accommodate.
4. Therapist. Seriously could not have have survived graduate school without. Graduate school uncovered new layers, perspectives, and a deeper understanding of myself which I was able to navigate with the support of my therapist who always held space for me in my lowest of lows, highest of highs, and everything else in between.
5. A community of friends. They have offered their unwavering support, cheerleading, an ear when I needed to talk, and their presence when I needed to just be. Thank you to one of my closest friends that I can also call family, Sarah, and my wonderful neighbors who turned into friends, Kim, Beth, Cate , and Jodi, who have encouraged, comforted, supported, commiserated, celebrated, and motivated me. Thank you to a special friend Felicity, who I only met because I decided to study at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundations John D. Rockefeller Jr. library. Her support was two-fold as a friend and as a rockstar researcher, librarian and archival assistant, and all-around knowledge repository whose help, support, and cheerleading were invaluable.
6. My neighbors, neighborhood, and Colonial Williamsburg. Thank you to my neighbors who allowed me into their homes and shared their stories with me. My thesis would not be possible without them. Thank you to the Colonial Williamsburg staff, past and present, who contributed to the history and historical narrative that has been the foundation of my study.
7. Coffee, wine, and meditation.

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My next thank you is to my amazing professors. My thesis committee chair, advisor, mentor, and professor, Sarah Angne Al...
05/07/2024

My next thank you is to my amazing professors. My thesis committee chair, advisor, mentor, and professor, Sarah Angne Alfaro, who has been an amazing mentor and advisor over the course of my master’s program. I could not have asked for a better fit as an advisor and loved finally giving her a hug in person at graduation. She has guided me through the ups and downs of grad school, as well as my personal life, offering grace, guidance, deadlines, and a safe space exactly when I needed it. She encourages and uplifts me when I need it most and listens with empathy and support. Graduate school in itself is not easy, let alone as an online student, as a mother of two, and as a small business owner, and Sarah has let me be seen and heard during this process. I am eternally grateful that I have the honor of being an advisee of Dr. Sarah Angne Alfaro and will always look to her for support, advice, and guidance even after graduation.
Thank you to my thesis committee member, Dorna Eshrati, who I met for the first time in person at graduation, for her efforts and support to bring my thesis to life. Dorna opened my eyes through her history of landscape architecture class in my first semester of graduate school. Her class has unequivocally changed my life, my perspective, my design philosophy, and how I will incorporate these ideas into my upcoming endeavors. Dorna’s unwavering support and guidance have extended beyond the bounds of her class, and her efforts and willingness to publish with me have meant more than words can express.
Sarah and Dorna both have been the epitome of support, guidance, and whose classes have changed everything for me. I could not have accomplished what I have nor graduated grad school without their encouragement and belief in me. If you’re in grad school, get an advisor who believes in you and is willing to invest in you. These relationships aren’t ending because I’ve graduated but have just begun. See you two at Environmental Design Research Association in June ❤️

And then I come home to this 😆 Clearly grad school was a team effort!
05/06/2024

And then I come home to this 😆 Clearly grad school was a team effort!

I could not have graduated grad school without these guys supporting me every step of the way.The biggest thanks to my h...
05/06/2024

I could not have graduated grad school without these guys supporting me every step of the way.
The biggest thanks to my husband, Sergio, and children, Grayson and Emory. Their love, support, and encouragement have been invaluable throughout graduate school and writing my thesis.
Their belief in me helped me when I couldn’t believe in myself. They offered support for all the late nights, weekends worked, and gave me grace when I wasn’t at my best. The extra help from my husband when I couldn’t cook dinner, fold the laundry, or play with the kids, and all the weekend trips to museums or playgrounds so I could work in peace. My children offered extra kisses and hugs, food and water deliveries, jokes to make me laugh, and random dance parties to make me smile.
The constant encouragement and love my husband and children have given throughout this process is invaluable and I am forever grateful.
Together, we experienced joy, excitement, and pride as I graduated and gave a speech to the entire College of Architecture and Planning. Definitely a core memory moment. I couldn’t have walked across that stage without their support and love.
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Still processing this incredible weekend at 👩‍🎓✨❤️Photo by my amazing advisor Sarah Alfaro
05/05/2024

Still processing this incredible weekend at 👩‍🎓✨❤️
Photo by my amazing advisor Sarah Alfaro

It has been 2 years and 4 months since I started my grad school journey and on Saturday I will walk across the stage at ...
05/02/2024

It has been 2 years and 4 months since I started my grad school journey and on Saturday I will walk across the stage at and receive my Master of Science in Interior Design.
I am immensely proud of this accomplishment, especially as this journey has not been the easiest, and would not have been possible without the unconditional love and support from my husband Sergio and kids, Grayson and Emory.
I am honored to be giving the Welcome Remarks at the 2024 Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning Commencement Ceremony. As an out of state online student I was not expecting this nomination but am grateful for the support, guidance, and belief my professors have in me, in school and in delivering this speech.
Today the Ghio Family embarks to Indiana to commemorate the last couple of years. I cannot wait to look out in the crowd to see my kids and show them what this all has been for.
If anyone is interested, the College of Architecture and Planning Commencement Ceremony will be live streamed on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 4 pm EST. https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/commencement/spring-commencement

Currently on cloud nine after successfully defending my masters thesis, Reviving a Revival: Modernizing Colonial Revival...
03/15/2024

Currently on cloud nine after successfully defending my masters thesis, Reviving a Revival: Modernizing Colonial Revival Homes in Williamsburg, Virginia! More to come on this journey in grad school but for now I am so incredibly proud to have accomplished this milestone. Now 7 weeks to graduation 👩‍🎓

Highly recommend Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story, a picture book by Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by Ju...
01/26/2024

Highly recommend Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story, a picture book by Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal.

A beautiful depiction of a modern Native American family, the cultural significance of fry bread, and connections between Indigenous past and present through themes describing fry bread. Loved the discussions it inspired with the kids 💕

Check your local library or bookstore. Or buy from Amazon https://amzn.to/3vKOi4O

Hello 2024 ✨
01/02/2024

Hello 2024 ✨

It looks like a perfect night to dress up like SwiftersAnd watch the Eras tourAh-ah ah-ahSo much fun with my Taylor lovi...
10/15/2023

It looks like a perfect night to dress up like Swifters
And watch the Eras tour
Ah-ah ah-ah
So much fun with my Taylor loving girl and friends! Give me a theme and I do a deep dive, this time with a Taylor themed dinner followed my the Eras concert movie, in costume of course!

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