Rachel is an architect turned business owner turned mom. Dedicated to living a life full of beauty and style, she’s a little minimal but a lot extra.
There’s an art to it — being both minimal and extra. To create a clean, reduced aesthetic while still making it impactful and glamorous is a difficult task. But it’s one that I strive to achieve in all that I do. I’m still learning and exploring and evolving, but I am enjoying the journey and hope to inspire you along the way.
Photo by Hannah McSwain. Mural by Ashlee Jones of Smallchalk.
But before that, I worked at a brilliant architecture firm and ultimately opened up my own. It was an incredible and rewarding experience that shaped who I am. But between running the shop and raising a family, it all became too much.
So, I’ve stepped away from client work, however never from design. I always have a personal project in my wheelhouse.
I’m passionate. I’m creative. And I’m not even going to sugar coat it… I have an amazing life.
But it’s not by accident —
It’s by design.
Join me as I explore design and navigate through life. I’ll share my sources and tips along the way, and document my process, discoveries and travels.
All images here by: Hannah McSwain.
I hope to inspire you with what inspires me.
Rachel is an award-winning architect and designer, as well as a successful business owner of Monomin - a women’s boutique and lifestyle brand. She lives and works in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she raises her two girls, Harlow & Jolie, alongside her husband Aaron.
Named a “Best New Tastemaker” in 2018 by Southern Magazine.