8 ALEXIS ELLEY Textures Design Alexis combines her eye for design with her worldly travel experience to create expertly curated, collected spaces for her clients’ homes. Now in her 10th year of designing residential and commercial spaces, Alexis blends her background living in South Africa and California with her Midwest sensibility to craft practical rooms that exude warmth and comfort. Her work has been featured in Martha Stewart, Architectural Digest Digital, House Beautiful, Homes & Gardens, HOUR Detroit, The Detroit News, and Detroit Design Magazine. ALEXIS’ ENTERTAINING TIPS “Even for a casual evening, I love creating a beautiful table lay—bringing out the good china, crystal, and table linens. Special touches like linen napkins, florals, and candles make the table feel thoughtful and inviting.” “Offer an artisan selection of beverages—an interesting bottle of wine with a story behind it or a signature cocktail that can be made with or without alcohol. It’s a great way to make guests feel cared for and surprised.” “Set the mood with lighting and enhance it with candles. A signature scented candle in the home adds personality, but for the dining table, I always recommend unscented candles so the food remains the star.”
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