Little Girl, Big Dreams

Designing international model homes may not be every American child’s dream but for me, it feels perfectly normal. Why?

For one, as a little girl, I adored visiting my dad at his commercial construction business where I first picked up my love for design. For another, I delighted in our family vacations, where our road trips across the USA and Mexico included destinations with endless fascinating things to explore. After our trips I would often go to our lake at sunset and dream of mysterious faraway lands beyond the horizon.

Road trips are a good metaphor for my life. Sometimes the roads I’ve chosen have led me straight to my dream destination.  Sometimes they’ve detoured to unexpected places, delaying when I arrive where I dreamed but showing me wonderful, unexpected things in the process.

The funny thing is that the dreams of my childhood are always echoed in my life’s journey. I’ve learned that no matter what happens I’ll find my way as long as I proceed with a thankful heart.  Above I’m pictured as a child in the 60’s enjoying Chinatown, NY, and then as an adult at this Waldorf Hotel.  Who would have dreamed I’d be working internationally? I did! Follow your dreams and give thanks along your journey. Then see the doors open for you!

See more of Lisa’s international work here

Lisa Stewart is an interior designer serving the Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, NC.