Lisa Gabrielson Design

I’m on the plane leaving a place where I left my heart many years ago. By chance, I stumbled upon an NYT interview with . I’m deeply inspired by her wisdom and words: her groundbreaking business focused on women’s stories, entrepreneurship, success, challenges of building a career with young children. I have been there! On storytelling: in Italy, I find my voice, my openness, my strength, and love for storytelling. If this is the wrong platform, so be it. I’m at an age where I’ve raised my kids, built a business, and am now awaiting a grandson from my step-daughter. Reflection comes often, and it’s raw. And it’s true about women our age: we really don’t give a rip what anyone thinks.
To women of all ages: if you have an idea or a passion, run with it. Follow your heart. Follow your gut (harder). Ignore naysayers. Plow ahead. Don’t overthink it. I started a children’s clothing company when my daughter was 6 months old. She was my muse. I knew nothing about the industry, but dove in, with my daughter on my hip in a male-dominated society. I sought out artisan women in the Tuscan countryside to execute my designs: smocked dresses, hand knit sweaters, embroidered linens and ruffled beachwear. I was 28. I’m now on the heels of 57. I have so much more to say! If you are interested, scroll back a few posts to the interview and drop me a line. Hugs + Baci + Thank you + Grazie + Forza alle Donne.

Ciao da Amalfi! 🍋

Roma train station with a view. 🇮🇹

Really good stuff cooking in downtown Alpharetta! Elan Luxury Homes, Lisa Gabrielson Design, Ansley Real Estate making the dream team! These homes are slated to be completed by year’s end, and boy will they be gorgeous!

Builder basic powder room taken to the next level for our bachelor client in the previous post. The power of wallpaper! Swipe to see the before pic.

Another one for the books. We cozied up this new build in downtown Alpharetta with high contrast neutrals and textures. Swipe to see the before pic.

He asked for a light bedroom…I added black;) It’s still light and fresh, but also masculine and cool. 😎