Lisa Mende Design

Hello, it’s Me…I guess you could say I haven’t been the best at posting over the past year.
I’ve been on a little break from social media, but hopefully I’m back or at least will try to post a little more. I’ve been on instagram since the beginning in 2010, that’s a long time posting content.
In the beginning it was fun.
I would post sometimes three times a day, but in recent years I have been lucky to post three times every few months.
I think I reached burnout.

So I’m curious, do you have burnout seeing the same content over and over? So what do you enjoy seeing now? Before and after, process, educational pieces, fashion or a little bit of everything? Do you like lives, videos or still photos?
I feel change is coming…
With AI and all it brings. What are your thoughts on AI?

“The only thing certain in life is change.” So this ole girl is going to change things up!
Substack coming….who wants an email?
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This weekend marks 17 years since my son’s accident. It was the worst weekend of my life. He died on Friday, May 8,2009 in a kayaking accident on the Tallapoosa River outside of Auburn,AL on graduation weekend his senior year. He wasn’t graduating so he went kayaking. He was lost on the river for two days while 5 counties of rescue workers searched for him.
He was recovered on Mother’s Day Morning 2009 at 10:32 am after our church prayed the last pray the children had written in Sunday School.
It took me awhile to get back on my feet, but I attribute that totally to God,who provided me strength. He put the right people in my path to help me.
I had three other children to raise and a supportive husband by my side.
Losing a child isn’t the normal progression of how things should go in life. I was frozen for about three years. I finally realized Walker was gone, but I was still here and had to life my life.
I knew that was what he would want me to do.
In 2019 we lost Walker’s girlfriend, Sally, who was with him in the kayaking accident in 2009. That hit really hard and I found myself grieving again. It was as if I lost the last remaining people of Walker. I watched her mother grieve and remembered that pain.
Then In 2024 I lost my Mom and a very close friend four months apart. My grief was overwhelming yet through it all, God remained faithfully by my side to pull me through it.

I’m not looking for a pity party.
I am here and writing this to tell you, that no matter how low and down you feel, God will always be there if you let him in. He has been there for me.

Today I feel gratitude for all my many blessings.
Life is fragile. We need to cherish the people we love each day. We aren’t guaranteed tomorrow.

Thank you to all my family and friends who continue to walk this walk with me.
If you are someone grieving today, please drop your name in the comments, so I can pray for you.

We are here to lift each other up and if my posting yearly touches one heart that needs hope I’ll keep posting each year.

Sending my love to all of you today and especially to those grieving the loss of a loved one.

Wanna know what’s behind the doors of the Living By Design Primary Bedroom Integrated Beverage Cabinet. Swipe to see what’s behind the cabinet doors….
All the essentials in one beautiful cabinet specifically designed for the perfect primary suite. Fully equipt with a Miele Coffee machine and under the counter beverage fridge, Ferguson Brass sink and faucet, in Eggersmann Cabinetry with Baldwin Brass Hardware all accents with a lovely brass Regina Andrews Sconce. Under foot is luxurious Stark Carpet.


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Style Scouted at Fairfield Chair! The adorable “Maddy” chair in Valdese Fabric. Who doesn’t love dressmaker details like buttons down the back and box pleated skirts? Make sure to pop by Fairfield Chair’s newly expanded showroom with some amazing designs. So honored to be part of the Fairfield Family again this High Point Market!

Join Us at High Point Market on Sunday April 26 at 10 am for Brunch at Broad Hall and an informative discussion on Open Air Living where we will discuss Designing the Ultimate Outdoor Experience. We all know how important our outdoor living areas have become. Sponsored by , , And .outdoor and
Location 300 W Broad Ave High Point
Moderated by Andrea Lillo of

I will be in good company with designers:

As well as Ashley Smith of

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It is a pinch me moment! I am so excited to share the Primary Bedroom we designed for the third annual @livingbydesignshowhouse with National Media Partner @luxemagazine Designing a virtual showhouse was a dream. Thank you to all the sponsors, but especially @baldwinhardware and @starkcarpet who were sponsors of my room. I Invite you to visit @luxemagazine to see the other designer’s amazing rooms. Make sure to pick up a copy of the May/June issue of Luxe Interiors + Design where you can see more of my space and all the other designer’s beautiful spaces. #livingbydesignshowhouse Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors: • Appliance Sponsor: @miele • Windows Sponsor: @western_window_systems • Plumbing Sponsor: @fergusonhomeofficial • Hardware Sponsor: @baldwinhardware • Cabinetry Sponsor: @eggersmann_usa • Hardware Sponsor: @emtek_products • Lighting Sponsor: @maximlighting • Fireplace Sponsor: @ortalnorthamerica • Lighting Sponsor: @reginaandrewdetroit • Carpet & Rug Sponsor: @starkcarpet • Fabric Sponsor: @ultrasuede_r Architecture: @kligerman.ad Produced by @embello_inc Visualization by : @yousee.studio

Christmas came early this year! All decorated! Three trees up! Now to buy the presents and enjoy the season. The downstairs renovation is almost finish with exception to my ceiling wallpapers and a few odds and ends. It feels go good to have a complete house without plywood blocking openings.

It’s huge honor for a national magazine to choose your work for a feature! I want to thank Krissa Rossbund, Senior Style Editor of Traditional Home Magazine,who so perfectly produced the shoot and shared my story as well as Editor in Chief of Traditional Home for featuring my kitchen, breakfast area and mudroom in their latest Winter 2025 Magazine on Newsstands now!

Indulge me while I share more photos here over the coming days!

And may I ask you to Please Pop over to and show my kitchen some love? Please like the post if you like the kitchen and for goodness sake please buy the magazine!
We need people to buy magazines!!!!

If you do buy the magazine, post in your stories your favorite photo of the space and tag , and me for a chance to win a special gift. I will announce the gift I’m giving away tomorrow so stay tuned! It’s a good one!

There are so many people to thank for this feature. My work could never happen without their help. I’ll tag them below! And if you want eye candy go follow and
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Exciting News! I’m honored to share I’ve been selected as an Ambassador for Design Chicago 2025

This October 8-9, industry professionals and design enthusiasts will gather at The Mart for showroom open houses, inspiring panel talks, networking events, parties, and so much more. It’s the premier design event in the Midwest and I can’t wait to be part of it!

If you’re passionate about interior design, creativity, and connection, this is the place to be.
Register now to join us at Design Chicago 2025!