The house I grew up in was unmistakably eclectic in a way I’ve never seen elsewhere—a fact that greatly influenced my fierce dedication to originality and operating outside of the conventional interior design styles. The decor of our small coastal home meant an abundance of surfboards & palm fronds, bright Caribbean wall colors, and avoiding any “trend” that would take away from my parent’s absolute self-expression. Does this style make sense for everyone? Far from it. Did it make us extremely happy? Absolutely.