DESIGNING THE TGIF WAY

Forget everything the design industry told you. You don’t need a bottomless budget, matching throw pillows, or the “top trends of 2025” to create a meaningful home. You need vision, restraint, patience—and a little bit of guts.

In this class, we’ll explore the TGIF design philosophy: Thrifted, Gifted, Invented, or Found. It’s not just a style—it’s a stance. A refusal to buy into the myth that beauty requires consumption, or that taste comes with a price tag.

You’ll learn how to:

• Work with what you already have (and see it with new eyes)
• Source secondhand like a pro
• Make creative repairs and modifications
• Use limitations as fuel, not friction
• Design with soul, not spectacle

Whether you’re a seasoned decorator, a DIY newbie, or just tired of fast furniture and influencer homes that all look the same, this class is a blueprint for designing with integrity, ingenuity, and a little bit of edge.
Let’s build spaces that tell stories—not just follow scripts.

THERE IS A $5 SUGGESTED DONATION FOR THIS CLASS. Your contributions ensure that these classes remain low-cost and accessible to many.

Here's what people are saying about the classes:

"I'm such a beginner, I loved this class and felt I could actually metabolize it. I feel like I've learned 20x what I knew before. This was rich! Thank you!"

"Paul was great. Fun, engaging, artistic and I feel like I came away with a lot! Thanks."

"Terrific webinar. Engaging presentation, with easy-to-understand explanations, and really useful vocabulary. This was my first toe in the water of interior design, and it made a really great impression!"

"Great insights and very useful information delivered in an engaging and welcoming manner!"

"Paul is an engaging instructor who presents design in a clear and user-friendly way. I always walk away from his courses having learned something valuable. His passion for design and vintage materials is evident, making his lessons both inspiring and insightful."

"Paul was very welcoming, knowledgeable and really took the time to put together a great presentation. The hour flew by! Looking forward to the next class!"

"I was intimated by a course on design, but Paul made the concepts accessible and clear with great examples, and a wealth of knowledge. It made me start thinking about my own living spaces, and how I could make even small improvements here and there. It was DEFINITELY worth my time and small donation. I highly recommend this course and Paul as a resource!"