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The Permission Problem: Why Women Don’t Have a Taste Problem
Women don’t have a taste problem. They have a permission problem. Victoria Armour, co-founder of Stil James, on the pattern that shows up in every room, and why it was never about…
STIL JAMES BLOG
All things Stil James, all in one place — style, stories, and the occasional design-induced meltdown (we’ve all been there).
All Things Design
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The Permission Problem: Why Women Don’t Have a Taste Problem
Women don’t have a taste problem. They have a permission…
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What Nobody Tells You About the Middle of a Renovation
The renovation horror story isn’t about a bad contractor. It’s…
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Kitchen Layout Mistakes You Can Measure With a Tape
Most kitchen layout mistakes are measurable. The published clearances, the…
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The $194 Mirror That Finished a Whole Room
The design-for-resale advice is costing you a home that fits…
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Ten Years Is a Long Time to Live in Beige
The design-for-resale advice is costing you a home that fits…
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Why We Don’t Have a Signature Look (And Why That’s the Whole Point)
Stil James has no signature look. Every project looks different…
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The Permission Problem: Why Women Don’t Have a Taste Problem
Women don’t have a taste problem. They have a permission…
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What Nobody Tells You About the Middle of a Renovation
The renovation horror story isn’t about a bad contractor. It’s…
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Kitchen Layout Mistakes You Can Measure With a Tape
Most kitchen layout mistakes are measurable. The published clearances, the…
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The $194 Mirror That Finished a Whole Room
The design-for-resale advice is costing you a home that fits…
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Ten Years Is a Long Time to Live in Beige
The design-for-resale advice is costing you a home that fits…
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Why We Don’t Have a Signature Look (And Why That’s the Whole Point)
Stil James has no signature look. Every project looks different…
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Designer Lighting vs Dupes: When to Spend, When to Save
A designer breaks down designer lighting vs dupes with real…
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Our Top 6 Amazon Picks For Your Home This Summer
There’s a specific kind of summer errand that isn’t really…
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She Called About Her Bathrooms. That Wasn’t Really the Brief.
If your home has felt off for years but you…
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Pecan’s Blue: The Kitchen That Changed the Whole Home
Some projects start with a mood board. This one started…
Lifestyle
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Hitting the Ground Running: The Woes of a Working Mom
Moving from the final countdown to the newborn stage then…
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The Final Countdown for Baby & I
I worked all the way up until I physically couldn’t.…
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First Trimester Marathon
When I found out I was pregnant it was late…
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Hitting the Ground Running: The Woes of a Working Mom
Moving from the final countdown to the newborn stage then…
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The Final Countdown for Baby & I
I worked all the way up until I physically couldn’t.…
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First Trimester Marathon
When I found out I was pregnant it was late…
Team Musings
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Redefining Minimalism: Lessons from Japan
July is officially here and that means cottage getaways and…
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Details that Captivate
“There is no magic in magic, it’s all in the…
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The Power of Dual Roles: Female Entrepreneurs going from Boardrooms to Playrooms
“For me, being a mother made me a better professional,…
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Redefining Minimalism: Lessons from Japan
July is officially here and that means cottage getaways and…
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Details that Captivate
“There is no magic in magic, it’s all in the…
Community
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Stil James Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Thoughtful gifts chosen by our team — all beautiful, functional,…
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Local Treasures: Your Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide by Stil James
“Mother: the most beautiful word on the lips of mankind”…
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A Mother & Daughter’s Dream…Bedroom
“The adventures of childhood are the fuel that powers the…
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Stil James Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Thoughtful gifts chosen by our team — all beautiful, functional,…
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Local Treasures: Your Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide by Stil James
“Mother: the most beautiful word on the lips of mankind”…
