Alex Kaehler grew up in Chicago, where she lives now with her husband, daughter and baby #2 on the way. After she began what she believed to be her dream career in advertising, she quickly realized design was her calling after starting a lifestyle blog in 2009. She attended a post-graduate program, at Harrington College of Design and went on to open her firm, Alexandra Kaehler Design in 2011. Alex is known for balance in her design. Old with new, masculine with feminine, splurge and save, all while creating unique spaces that reflect how her clients truly live in their homes. In the past 6 years AKD has been honored to be featured in House Beautiful, Luxe Magazine, the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Home and Garden, Domino and more. Explore Alex's Website here Pick-up a copy of Alex's book recommendation, The Hare with the Amber Eyes, by clicking here