Why are there so many cute little spots in Ojai. I've been loads of time and each visit is like I'm…read morehere for the first time. This particular shop, not crazy big but does pack a whole lot of punch to it. Right when you walk in, it's two stories. Majority of the retail is downstairs. A cute home decors space with amazing artworks hanging throughout. Downstairs in the main showroom as well as upstairs. Upstairs was more of a gallery in a sense. There's loads of home decors as one would imagine with a place like this. The selections of dish ware, beautiful glassware, amazing hat sections as well as a wide array of jewelry. There's so much to look at. In the back of the store was also another little shop that's a florist with both some fresh cut flowers and dried flowers. Loads of little trinkets, a whole displays of candles as well as some stationary. Not sure if the furniture is part of the display or if they're retail. Either or, another cute spot.

We did some window shopping along Ojai Avenue a few weeks ago, and I loved going into all the…read morelittle boutiques, looking at nice things I didn't need. Tala Design was one of these spots, an attractive shop selling furniture and curated home goods, as well jewelry and miscellaneous knick knacks. The store was pretty and pleasant to browse, with an easy layout and plenty of handsome merchandise. I wasn't planning to buy anything, but I found a dish of cool rings fashioned from vintage spoons, made by a woman in Ojai. One of them fit just right, and I liked that it was one of a kind. My husband bought it for me for the reasonable price of $37. I gather Tala offers interior design services, and the shop serves as a showroom as well as a retail store. I wasn't looking for that, but the place was certainly good advertising for design work. Check it out if you're walking around downtown Ojai. You might even find something to take home.

I have utilized Janelle's design services several times for both real estate staging and light…read moreconstruction design. In all cases, my clients have been exceptionally happy with the results and Janelle's attention to detail. She and her team are timely, organized, and professional. I really appreciate the extra care that goes into staging each property in its best light. All of the properties that she has staged for us have sold quickly, and above the asking price. Janelle is a consummate professional with an eye for fine design, and it shows in everything she does!

What a beautiful showroom! Not only do they have furniture but they had a great selection of…read morefabrics by the yard, flooring, window treatments, even wallpaper! We got a beautiful comforter set, quality is amazing! Where have they been all my life!! We had also priced out a sectional sofa at a store in Ventura and Janelle was able to get the same thing, better quality, for $750 CHEAPER and custom in 4 weeks! Love this place! Thanks Janelle :)

Teri was wonderful to work with. She was very patient with us and always available when we had…read morequestions. She transformed our house into a home. Highly recommended.

I am a firm believer that Teri's proven ability as a stager is a key…read morecomponent to my success as a seller's agent. I engage Teri for every listing so she can insure that a property looks its absolute best when it hits the market. She is right on point when she tells client's "First impressions are everything!" Teri's warm and diplomatic approach with my clients helps to ease them into accepting her advise and quickly builds credibility. Her hands-on approach and extensive experience enables her to quickly evaluate and tackle each room. Her take charge attitude as a stager has earned my appreciation and more importantly, my respect.

We had such a wonderful experience working with Jennifer and her team at Embellish Home Staging!…read moreFrom start to finish, they were professional, creative, and truly brought our listing to life. Her staging made all the difference! our client's home received multiple offers, went under contract in just 5 days, and closed at $21,000 over asking Staging truly works, and Jennifer and her crew are the best at what they do. We're so grateful for their talent and care in every detail. Thank you, Jennifer!!

Jennifer always does a beautiful job helping my listings realize her full potential with her design…read moreideas and thoughtful staging. Highly recommend.

I contacted Pacific Interior Design Group in need of some interior design help related to lighting…read more Denise responded quickly to my inquiry and said was not taking on new clients due to the holiday rush. She kindly recommended someone she personally works with regarding lighting and even followed up with me to see if I was able to contact them. Her customer care is genuine.

Denise is a whiz at her craft. She helped us design our dining room. She made sure to do…read morediscovery to figure out our style and made recommendations from there. She sent tips and tricks about measurement to ensure we were purchasing the right sizes of things to meet the needs of the space. Her recommendations fit within our budget and style. Denise made sure to send different ideas and followed up with links of where to purchase items. I can't recommend Denise enough!

We recently hired Antoinette to help us with the structural remodel on a house we just bought. She…read morewas so on point with her suggestions and advice/insight as to how we can transform this property! I especially appreciated her offering multiple design options in each area of the house where we might have to compromise due to budget restrictions. She was attentive, instinctive and thorough--and conscientious of time too--very considerate. And having watched so many episodes of "Fixer Upper" now, I am convinced she is Joanna Gaines' twin sister!! :) Her expertise is truly comparable to that of Joanna Gaines and I feel so fortunate to have her "on my team." She is two scoops of awesome and I highly recommend her!

Antoinette and her team are creative, adaptable and listened carefully to our needs and desires…read more They are detail-oriented and conscientious. It is a pleasure to work with them. We recommend them highly.

Outstanding performers. From start to finish everything is first class, I cannot recommend these…read morefine folks enough.

Krista and her team went far above and beyond my expectations of a home staging operation! When I…read morefirst called her, I was on a very tight timeline to get my vacant condo unit staged and on the market, and she kindly re-arranged her whole schedule to meet with me and assess my needs. She arrived with a host of outstanding ideas for every room, offered me with a range of options from basic to full-home staging, and within just a few days transformed the unit from looking as barren as the moon to looking like a cozy, welcoming home. There is no doubt that her exquisite work helped me get multiple above-asking offers within just a few days of listing!

I met David by chance in late 2016 and hired him to help us map out a complete remodel of our…read morehistoric home that needed a complete overhaul. David was really patient with us as we didn't have the biggest budget and helped us with not only a well laid out floor plan for our changing needs (it was very funky before) but also helped with our project management which I found incredibly helpful. Most important, we didn't have to hire a separate designer. He suggested very thoughtful period centric elements to build in and materials, tiles, and color schemes to ensure our home had the right feel. He introduced me to some really beautiful and unique materials I'd have never found. In the end we finished everything (including the landscaping) in 2019 before the pandemic to enjoy full time home living. My last comment is that David also works fairly quickly. Our street is older had many architects remodeling our neighbors and it seemed we had the fastest process with getting our plans completed. Highly recommend David.

Attempting any new project whether a home remodel or commercial build-out is overwhelming for…read moreanyone but hiring the right architect with experience and approach can make all the difference. That's why I hired David Watkins Design, to help guide me through the process. David has a proven track record that you can see in his well organized attention to detail, while making sure he communicates through every step of the way. His good relations and many years of working with The City of Santa Barbara has made what could be a frustrating and overwhelming task for the average person, a breeze. David always makes himself available to discuss and update me on my project. I would recommend David Watkins Design to anyone who wants to get the job done right, while having a personalized experience throughout the process.

Ammie was fantastic to work with. My condo in northern Los Angeles needed serious touch-ups after…read morebeing rented out for 10 years, and I didn't know where to start. After seeing her portfolio, I was a little self-conscious about my very "normal" place, but Ammie immediately made the process comfortable and collaborative. She created a clean, cohesive design plan, helped me review painting and carpeting quotes to make sure pricing was reasonable, and recommended furniture options across different budgets. Everything felt practical, thoughtful, and easy to execute. The space looks completely refreshed now. I'm very happy with the result and would absolutely recommend Ammie.

Ammie was absolutely the BEST to work with. She gave me so much insight to my design and gave…read morerecommendations that really helped bring my vision to life. She was also extremely accommodating in helping me with additional support throughout my construction process. I can't say enough that she was truly the perfect pick as an interior designer. Initially I wasn't even sure to hire one, but I am so glad I did. If I have the chance to work with her again I most definitely will!