About Beautiful Things by Shannon Claire

Beautiful Things is a weekly newsletter that dives into interior design and inspiration, curated travel recommendations, style suggestions and inspiration, and lots of beautiful things with which to surround yourself in every day life.

I’m Shannon, an interior designer with a perpetual wanderlust, and I am a magpie for beautiful things. Beauty in itself can be subjective, and I think that’s the (pardon the pun) beauty of it. I’ve owned Shannon Claire Interiors for 11 years, and work with design clients both in both Washington DC and from afar, with a penchant and knack for luxury virtual design. I have roots in English literature and journalism, so my love for writing is only matched by my love of Shakespeare (and clotted cream). My designs are collected, cozy, and colorful, with an emphasis on beauty that doesn’t feel too precious, and I create spaces with an eye on historic details and practices to make your home feel purposeful and full of character.

In my spare time, you can find me either on a plane, or hanging out with my husband Nick, our Pomeranian Max, and our tortie cat Tina, with a gin & tonic and a shelter mag or design book.

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