Michelle Williams Interiors

I heard from interior designer Michelle Williams' publicist recently and wanted to share her portfolio in case you've not seen it before... Some of her rooms really caught my eye and well, something more. I'll get to that in a moment. First, Michelle Williams Interiors has been featured in countless national publications including Marie Claire, InStyle.com and Renovation Style. She is based in Chicago where she lives and works transforming residential spaces. She really has that Domino aesthetic, don't you think?

But now to what really inspired me to write about Michelle outside of her apparent talent. I felt inspired by her biography because I think many have the impression that most designers have been at it since birth and that if you haven't why bother changing your career once you've hit your thirties and beyond? Easy. Because you can!

Part of her bio reads, "After Simmons College in Boston, Michelle moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a celebrity publicist. While she always felt a calling for interior design, it took a few years in the corporate world and encouragement from leading architects and designers to take the leap of faith. She moved back to Chicago and established a career in the design world."

Very encouraging, I think! Imagine going from a celebrity publicist to an interior design, from L.A. to Chicago? That's a leap! And now, fifteen years later, she has established herself as a go-to designer in Chicago and is doing quite well in her profession. I think these rooms show that talent and I'm so glad she trusted her gut and pursued her passion, clearly she has made the right choice. Let's all give a high five to Michelle!

I guess the moral of the story is this: If you are really passionate about something you simply have to take the leap. So many successful woman did so and things worked out just fine. No fear! No fear! :) You. Can. Do. It. You risk more by not trying.

(images: michelle williams interiors)