The Design Journal

The Design Journal is a collection of stories, insights, and behind-the-scenes moments from my creative studio.

Here, I share the journey behind my surface pattern designs—from collaborating with interior designers and selecting manufacturers to creating custom collections and growing a creative business. Along the way, you'll also find practical tips, thoughtful reflections, and inspiration for designing a life and business you love.

Whether you're a fellow creative, an interior design professional, or simply someone who appreciates beautiful design, I'm so glad you're here.

The Design Journal

How Cottage Fields Design Developed from Idea to Wallpaper

How Cottage Fields Design Developed from Idea t...

Lori Battaglia

The first real step in making Cottage Fields wasn't sketching. It was gathering. I laid out work made in completely different mediums — ink and watercolor studies of botanicals, cyanotype...

How Cottage Fields Design Developed from Idea t...

Lori Battaglia

The first real step in making Cottage Fields wasn't sketching. It was gathering. I laid out work made in completely different mediums — ink and watercolor studies of botanicals, cyanotype...

A Perfect Pairing - Finding Manufacturer

A Perfect Pairing - Finding Manufacturer

Lori Battaglia

One of the questions I'm asked most often is, "How do you find your manufacturers?" It's a great question because choosing a manufacturer isn't simply checking prices or comparing turnaround...

A Perfect Pairing - Finding Manufacturer

Lori Battaglia

One of the questions I'm asked most often is, "How do you find your manufacturers?" It's a great question because choosing a manufacturer isn't simply checking prices or comparing turnaround...

The Beauty of Cynaotypes

The Beauty of Cynaotypes

Lori Battaglia

The Queen Anne's Lace Cyanotype was my first home decor product sale and still is my most popular design. The process is a simple one that even my granddaughter loves!...

The Beauty of Cynaotypes

Lori Battaglia

The Queen Anne's Lace Cyanotype was my first home decor product sale and still is my most popular design. The process is a simple one that even my granddaughter loves!...

image of me with text "how I bring a design to life"

How I Bring A Design To LIfe

Lori Battaglia

From garden inspiration to finished wallpaper and fabric, see how a pattern comes to life.

How I Bring A Design To LIfe

Lori Battaglia

From garden inspiration to finished wallpaper and fabric, see how a pattern comes to life.