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Is your home feeling a little... vanilla? Safe, predictable, maybe even a bit boring? If you're nodding along, you're in the right place.

Hi, I'm Penelope Herbert! As an interior designer, renovator, and owner of Plush Design Interiors, I've seen too many homes miss the mark on personality.

The No-Vanilla Design Manifesto is my answer to that. Subscribe and I'll deliver regular inspiration and expert guidance straight to your inbox, showing you exactly how to:

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  • Curate a home that’s intentional, deeply personal, and anything but vanilla.

  • Transform your space from "meh" to a magnificent reflection of YOU.

Let's banish bland and build a home you truly love!

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The No-Vanilla Design Method is a fearless approach to interior design, empowering home lovers to ditch the predictable and embrace bold, unapologetic spaces that reflect who they truly are.

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Progressive interior designer who loves pushing the creative boundaries. No cookie-cutter design. Dog lover. Champagne drinker. Shoe collector.