<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Oak & Lace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full Service Interior Design Firm based in Northern Virginia]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/blog-archive</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:01:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.oakandlace.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A New Chapter Unfolds]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I began Alicia Thomasson Interiors, it was a one-woman show built on faith, instinct, a hunger for learning, and incredible clients who entrusted me with their most precious spaces. Over the years, ATI has grown into something far greater than I could have imagined. Today, we are a group of talented, dedicated women, each bringing our own expertise, creativity, and care to every project we touch. All of us - along with our incredible trade partners - have built something very special,...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/a-new-chapter-unfolds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e6be848b2f11ff8e57569d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:13:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_77e8edb9aeed47ca8a2c4f4e9311c028~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Reveal: A Jewel Box Powder Bath]]></title><description><![CDATA[This jewel box powder bath was designed to leave a lasting impression the moment you step inside. A Moody Moment, Perfectly Composed Tucked just off the main living spaces, this powder bath was our opportunity to create something intimate, layered, and unforgettable.  While the rest of the home carries a classical elegance, this space was meant to surprise and delight guests. The Before + Beginnings We stripped the space down to the studs with the intention of repurposing two items - the...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/project-reveal-a-jewel-box-powder-bath</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6997b8be7b02767d86663355</guid><category><![CDATA[Project Features]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:30:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_306a21594b134510b7fbe727d2932d18~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designing for Real Life: Luxury That Works for Everyday Living]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luxury, in our opinion, isn’t about formality—it’s about how effortlessly a home supports the way you live. The most successful custom homes and renovations balance beauty with function, creating spaces that feel elevated and livable. The Misconception About Luxury Design Many homeowners worry that a beautifully designed home will feel untouchable. In reality, thoughtful design enhances everyday moments—making routines smoother, spaces more intuitive, and gatherings more enjoyable. Where...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/designing-for-real-life-luxury-that-works-for-everyday-living</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6997787caab309115cb5144c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:02:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_a1fd54155cac424792c2d9f4eaaf9a12~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Difference Between a Renovation and a Gut Renovation—and Why It Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gut Bathroom Renovation in Leesburg, Virginia Not all renovations are created equal. Understanding whether your project is a renovation or a gut renovation is important—not just for scope, but for expectations, investment, and outcomes. What Is a Renovation? A renovation typically focuses on cosmetic or surface-level updates. This might include new cabinetry, finishes, fixtures... tweaks that don’t alter the structural bones of the home. We also call this a "pull and replace." What Is a Gut...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/the-difference-between-a-renovation-and-a-gut-renovation-and-why-it-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6954864d312f3eab68dd485a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:03:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_5096a9bf154a4f119016b98ff5b361e2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building a Custom Home? Here’s When an Interior Designer Should Be Involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest misconceptions about building a custom home is that interior design comes into play once construction is nearly complete. In reality, the most successful custom homes are those where interior design is involved long before walls are framed or finishes are selected. When a designer is brought in early, the home is designed intentionally—from the inside out—rather than retrofitted later. This approach allows spaces to function beautifully, feel cohesive, and reflect how the...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/building-a-custom-home-here-s-when-an-interior-designer-should-be-involved</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69548254299c372795fad1b8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:04:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_62d3e2b3d91647c6800caf22acb072af~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Detailed Look into Our #ProjectSageview Kitchen Renovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renovating a kitchen can feel overwhelming, but it's a journey full of excitement, creativity and... a lot of take out. In this post, we are highlighting the details and design elements that went into this Leesburg, Virginia kitchen.  Whether you are planning a kitchen remodel or building from the ground up, we hope this behind the scenes inspires you. The Before This family wanted to love their space but it felt dark and outdated, and didn't function the way they needed it to as parents of...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/a-detailed-look-into-our-projectsageview-kitchen-renovation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690b99cd4cb1a91e8e5bae5b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:41:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_1e9506453d5e4bd1bc2c6add3f2ca7d4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Designer’s Guide to Tile Types and Where to Use Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to elevating a space, tile is one of those elements that does double duty. Tile is both practical and  incredibly...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/a-designer-s-guide-to-tile-types-and-where-to-use-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687cfbff1d595f451cae7abd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:24:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_e3569a8d41654937a0c04a73006ed657~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_699,h_736,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project NauticalWhimsicalCelestial: Family Room]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're wrapping up these in peeks into our McLean first floor remodel with the main event - The Family Room. Something that wasn't...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/project-reveal-nauticalwhimsicalcelestial-family-room</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6886b7df6ab2534c7b09056f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 14:05:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_b5553b1523b040c383738e52feb8672e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project NauticalWhimsicalCelestial: Foyer &#38; Kitchen]]></title><description><![CDATA[We updated three main rooms in this McLean first floor, but there were also transition areas we updated to maintain flow from one room to...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/project-nauticalwhimsicalcelestial-foyer-kitchen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688680926ab2534c7b08818f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:18:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_c3c3301ffc684a1a8f4b06d845e521d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project NauticalWhimsicalCelestial: The Dining Room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dining Room - Before We're back with Project NauticalWhimsicalCelestial and diving into the Dining Room. The clients entertained...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/project-reveal-nauticalwhimsicalcelestial-the-dining-roo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688570456ab2534c7b0672ca</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:37:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_e8fad636f1ce4f1aa17c670f55b9e1fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project NauticalWhimsicalCelestial: The Sitting Room]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a McLean family approached Alicia Thomasson Interiors, their goal wasn’t just to update their first floor—they wanted a space that...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/project-nwc-reveal-the-sitting-room</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688530dbf8e9d61d27e4414f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:13:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_e24dd6f2b7e5485483ff13e5c1f9dc31~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiring an Interior Designer in Northern Virginia? Ask these questions.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hiring an interior designer is an exciting step—but it’s also a big decision. Your designer will be your creative partner, advocate, and...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/hiring-an-interior-designer-in-northern-virginia-ask-these-questions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687edc017a5bc82a935f31d3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:57:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_82e433ddc98b4c63ab99052f52bffcf1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transforming Spaces, Elevating Lives: What Full-Service Interior Design Really Means]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Alicia Thomasson Interiors, we believe interior design is more than choosing beautiful finishes—it’s about creating a home that tells...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/transforming-spaces-elevating-lives-what-full-service-interior-design-really-means</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683f440f13b054eec39cbbce</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:14:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_dd5f337806c8449cb85ffbabd7516a65~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blueprints to Beautifully Finished Spaces: How an Interior Designer Guides you through the Construction Process]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building a home or embarking on a home renovation is an exciting journey—but it can also feel overwhelming. From architectural details...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/how-an-interior-designer-guides-you-through-the-construct</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682dd4c64878348df39d29b6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:35:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_02acc2034e234aee8da8817e4146ef5a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Prepare for the Initial Design Meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’ve made the exciting decision to hire an interior designer—now what? At Alicia Thomasson Interiors, we connect with each prospective...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/how-to-prepare-for-the-initial-design-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6828ba0b0b7f5042f1db253d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:37:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_c0bfc7d0ac8c4e928fe39963131deb9a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Before &#38; After: Master Bathroom Renovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[This fixer upper home in Leesburg, Virginia was very chopped up. We knew some of these walls needed to come down to let that beautiful...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/before-after-master-bathroom-renovation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">667eed5196e67c6870ed9854</guid><category><![CDATA[Project Features]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 15:19:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_19935cd759b543e19a51ab5abcb0bbf7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessons I've Learned as an Interior Designer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi, Alicia here. Throughout my years an an interior designer, I’ve gained insights that have shaped my approach to design and working...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/lessons-i-ve-learned-as-an-interior-designer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f46b8b303022249c5f8fea</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 15:04:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_012c4ba653f741e5ae28dec98eb420e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Furnishings: The Final Step in Your Dream Outdoor Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine this - you've just completed a gorgeous outdoor space  and now it's time to use it! But wait. You have no chairs, no dining...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/perfecting-patio-spaces-furnishings-the-final-step-in-your-dream-outdoor-haven</link><guid isPermaLink="false">667cb0fdcda2ddcc7483127d</guid><category><![CDATA[Design Tips]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:25:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_eac7d3f1f3584dcb92605f41b76144dc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building a New Home? Consider These 4 Things Before Breaking Ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building a new home is not something many people will do often, and navigating the process can feel overwhelming . Our goal at Alicia...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/building-a-new-home-consider-these-4-things-before-breaking-ground</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f076b7cbac1441ac3dcf0d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:39:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_ae088142cdaf45e28377872a51f1ef1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How We Make Your Bedroom Feel Like a 5-Star Hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your bedroom should be more than just a place to sleep—it should feel like a luxurious retreat. If you’ve ever stayed in a high-end hotel...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandlace.com/post/how-we-make-your-bedroom-feel-like-a-5-star-hotel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ed645280f421b02c94b15f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:42:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0bd6_0872f16119114a28bf33174efdb71a1f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alicia Thomasson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>