Layered, Collected, Yours: A Meaningful Homecoming for Pastiche

A new season of thoughtful design and living, where every space is layered with meaning and connection.

Welcome to This New Season of Pastiche

Some of you may know me well, while others might just be familiar with Pastiche from over the years. Either way, I’m so glad you’re here. It’s been over a decade since I started this design business, and in that time, so much has evolved—my work, my perspective, and the way I see design fitting into a meaningful life.

Rosie Bunks Photographed by Emily Hart, Sap Green Living Room Photographed by Ely Fair, A Scene From The Shed by Sara Kate

I’ve worn many hats along the way. I’ve been a retailer, a consultant, and a manager of a team. I’ve worked on residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. I’ve scaled my business up and pared it back down again. But in recent years, I’ve found myself returning to a quieter kind of reflection—on the deeper meaning of the spaces we inhabit and how they shape the lives we lead.

The Venice Shed by Sara Kate

I’ve spent countless hours thinking about the spaces that hold us, and the almost magical transformation that happens when a space truly reflects the people who live and gather there. That alchemy fulfills me in ways I can hardly describe. But the truth is, the design world often feels at odds with what I value most.

Too often, it’s about what’s shiny, perfect, and new. About what’s quick, trendy, or easy. And honestly? That has never felt like the right fit for me.

For the record, I believe in something different:

Let us strive for what is personal.

For what is warm and inviting.

For what is imperfect and collected.

Let us design slowly, with intention, and layer meaning over time.

As I step into this new season, my hope is to share more of what I believe in and what I’m learning along the way. This doesn’t feel like it’s “just for my business.” It’s so much more personal—a chance to claim my voice, refine my vision, and create connections that matter.

It’s about drawing in the kind of clients who value thoughtful, collected, slow design. And just as importantly, it’s about finding kindred spirits—people who may never hire me but who share these values, these musings, and this curiosity about the spaces we inhabit.

Portrait by Michal Rzepecki for Design Hotels

If that resonates with you, I’d love for you to follow along. This feels like the start of something exciting—a season of growth, clarity, and deeper connection. The work is never truly done, but isn’t that the beauty of it?

Schumacher Shelf and Library Photographed by Ely Fair

Here’s to spaces that tell stories and the people who fill them with life.

Warmly,

Sara Kate