About Self-ish Living

If you’re here because you wish your house would magically feel like home, you’re in the right place.

Self-ish Living sprung to life from many seeds, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Tashia, Self-ish Living Designer and Owner.

The Backstory.

I started my career in graphic design, online communication, and marketing. After welcoming my second son to the world, I left the corporate world and joined the designer we’d hired for our basement, Diane Gordon, as her design assistant. We worked together as a small but mighty team for nine years, bringing hundreds of remodel projects to life, from space planning to finish selections, all the way through construction. We learned important and valuable lessons with every project, and it’s been a delight to bring so many families more beautiful and functional homes.


I am now thrilled to bring my experience and expertise to you through Self-ish Living, an interiors shop delivering curated solutions for your unique needs. Whether you need an interior refresh or a full overhaul, I will guide you through the design process, advise on finishes, and even manage construction once you’re ready to execute if desired. (I’m still partnering with Diane Gordon Design for space planning when a project’s floor plan is shifting, as there’s no one better in the business for thoughtful interior layout and flow.)

My promise.

Whether you’re rethinking a tired space in your home, remodeling a single room, finishing a basement, or remodeling your entire home, my goal is for your space to reflect and truly meet the needs of you and your family. Every mood board, finish meeting, and design is different because every house should truly feel like home for its inhabitants. 


As a mom (of boys and fur babies), partner, wellness and environment lover, and professional, I wear all those hats when I make design and product recommendations. If I wouldn’t do it in my own home, I’ll steer you right because I understand, truly, that every project is an investment of precious time and resources. It’s a big deal to you, and it matters to me that we get it right.


The biggest mistake I see in remodels is this: homeowners approach a project with a primary focus on resale. While I will always hold smart investment for resale as a minimum requirement for any project, I also pledge to steer you in the direction of beauty, function, longevity, and liveliness in our work together. Home should always be the place we feel most vibrant and ourselves, hence the name “Self-ish Living!” If you’re not there yet, let’s bring you home.

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