About Us
We all have a story
HERE IS OURS.
We're Katie and Tara, two Oregon natives who met in interior design school. We both love travel, vintage shopping, beautiful interiors, and any experience that combines all three.
We are passionate about creating and curating beautiful spaces. We truly enjoy the process of helping our clients to discover and refine their personal interior aesthetics.
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We can't wait to work with you!​
ESTABLISHED IN 2017
"Rooms should not be put together for show, but to nourish one's well-being."
- Albert Hadley
Katie Andersen
lead designer & co-founder
Katie grew up in the Columbia River Gorge and now lives in Portland, Oregon, where she works as co-owner and lead designer at Parlour and Palm. Her approach to design is eclectic and client-focused, blending vintage treasures, natural materials, and functional elements to create timeless, authentic spaces. While she’s inspired by the romanticism of Gothic, Victorian, and Edwardian styles, she embraces a wide range of aesthetics, always tailoring her work to reflect her clients' unique visions. Outside of design, Katie enjoys exploring nature, reading fantasy novels, and planning road trips or international adventures with her husband. Whether hiking through forests or discovering hidden swimming spots, she finds creativity and calm in the outdoors.
Tara Dawkins
lead designer & co-founder
Originally from Portland, Oregon, Tara currently lives in Wellington, New Zealand. She regularly travels back to Portland to visit family and friends, connect with clients, and manage in-person design projects, while overseeing a wide range of business operations remotely, including e-design and behind-the-scenes coordination. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Design for Human Health at the Boston Architectural College, she focuses on topics like Trauma-Informed Design, biophilia, accessibility, and inclusive design, incorporating these principles into her work. Her eclectic interior style feels fresh and modern, with a nod to the vintage aesthetics of the 60s, 70s, and postmodern 80s. Outside of design, she enjoys listening to her record collection, dancing with friends, writing poetry, nature walks with her family and dog, and exploring the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand.
