Liz Walton Home

If you’ve ever wished you could bottle inspiration and bring it home with you… that’s exactly how Paris felt.

I recently traveled to Paris for Déco Off, and I can honestly say it was the interior design world’s Fashion Week. The city was buzzing with creative energy, and inspiration was everywhere — from the architecture and the ateliers to the showroom windows and the way Parisians simply live with beauty.

There’s something about Paris that reminds you that design isn’t just about what a space looks like… it’s about what it feels like.

Everywhere I turned I was absorbing details:

• beautifully aged materials
• layering 
• quiet confidence 
• craftsmanship rooted in tradition

Our backstage access to the collections and showrooms were unforgettable, but it wasn’t only the “official” design moments that stayed with me. It was the everyday Parisian details: the stonework, the ironwork, the scale, the rhythm of the streets… even the way light hits a room through tall windows.

Paris has a way of reminding you that elegance doesn’t have to shout.

One of the most meaningful takeaways from the trip was gaining a deeper appreciation, and honestly, a sense of awe, for the 4th and 5th generation design houses that have shaped the interior design world as we know it. Pierre Frey, Rubelli, and Declercq to name a few. Having an impromptu, hour long conversation with Tom Faulkner? Priceless.

To witness that kind of legacy in person is powerful. These are families and makers who have protected artistry and tradition through generations, while still continuing to evolve. It’s impossible not to come home with a deeper respect for the origins of so many of the design principles we instinctively love: quality, proportion, restraint, and materials that stand the test of time.

It felt like stepping into the heart of what influences our work at Liz Walton Home and reaffirming why we do what we do.

And then there was the food — because Paris.

We lingered over meals, soaked up the culture, and truly slowed down. There’s something about traveling that resets your senses, and Paris invites you to be present: to savor, to notice, to take your time. 

That slower pace stayed with me.

Coming home inspired (and ready to design!)

I returned feeling energized and excited, and most of all, eager to bring these fresh ideas back into our work.

The new collections we saw were enchanting, and I’m already thinking about how we can incorporate these beautiful textiles, patterns, and finishes into our current projects in ways that feel timeless and personal to each client.

This trip was a reminder that travel isn’t just a luxury, it’s an investment in creativity. It fuels our design instincts and keeps our work evolving.

We returned just in time for the snow and it brought pure joy to our household.

The pace shifted from Parisian streets to cozy home days, and it couldn’t have been more perfect.

I lingered over meals again, only this time at home. The kids shoveled, salted and went sled riding, my husband enjoyed sorting baseball cards and tending to the fire, and in between baking and cooking I curled up with a good book.

Those snow days felt like a gift. Yes, I could have been organizing closets and cleaning out the basement… but there’s something magical about snow days, when the world stops and you’re reminded to enjoy the beauty of the moment.

Back in action: partnering with Kerry Carr + Compass Real Estate

After we dug out, our Liz Walton Home team partnered with Kerry Carr and Compass Real Estate in Wayne for a wonderful evening focused on something we love: helping homeowners feel confident about where to begin.

We shared our best high-impact, low-disruption tips for tackling home projects, along with our priority list for what to do before moving into a new home, so you can make smart decisions early and avoid costly (and exhausting) missteps later.

We’re so grateful to Kerry Carr + Compass for having us, and we loved connecting with so many homeowners who are navigating exciting transitions.

Looking ahead: our Client Appreciation Event is almost here

Next month, we’re thrilled to host our 4th annual Client Appreciation Event, one of our favorite moments of the year.

It’s our chance to celebrate the clients and supporters who trust our team and value our services. We truly believe the best work happens through partnership, and we’re so grateful for the relationships that make Liz Walton Home what it is.

Paris reminded me that inspiration is everywhere when you’re open to it — in a centuries-old building, a new collection, a beautifully set table… or a quiet snowy day at home.

For now, I’m enjoying this frigid winter and so excited for what we’re creating next.

With warmth,