• Of note- that cute zebra bikini- it’s from Aerie which is all 30% off right now! I looooove their sweats too and am grabbing a couple more sets for spring.

Interior Designer

Full-Time  |  In-Person  |  Wellesley, MA

About the Role

Erin Gates Design is looking for an experienced Interior Designer to join our collaborative, energetic team. We take our work seriously and our culture lightly—and we’re looking for someone who does the same.

In this role, you’ll lead high-end residential design projects from initial concept through final installation. You’ll own spatial planning, material and finish selections, FF&E specifications, and construction documentation—while partnering closely with the principal designer, fellow lead designers, and our project management team to deliver an exceptional experience for every client.

This is a hands-on, client-facing position. You’ll manage relationships directly, keep projects on schedule and within budget, and bring thoughtful design leadership to each engagement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead residential design projects end to end, from programming and schematic design through procurement and installation.
• Develop and present spatial plans, elevations, material palettes, and FF&E packages to clients.
• Prepare and coordinate construction documentation with architects, contractors, and trade partners.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships to ensure seamless delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the primary design point of contact.
• Collaborate daily with the principal designer and project management staff to align on design direction and project status.
• Travel to job sites for meetings, walkthroughs, photoshoots and installations (reliable vehicle required).

What We’re Looking For

• 5–8 years of experience as a designer or senior designer at a residential interior design firm.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, and Studio Designer (or equivalent project management software).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—this role involves significant face-to-face interaction with clients, builders, and installers.
• A sharp eye for design with the ability to bring fresh perspectives while working within the Erin Gates Design aesthetic.
• Proven project management and organizational skills, with comfort managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• A collaborative mindset—you thrive in a team environment and enjoy the energy of working alongside talented colleagues in the studio.
• A reliable vehicle for travel to site meetings. Occasional overnight or long-distance travel may be required.

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture is a plus, but not required. We care most about your portfolio, your experience, and how you work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, dental, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Work-from-home Fridays.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and a portfolio or work samples to: info@eringatesdesign.com

Thank you!!!

The Rivet Wall Mirror has been years in the making – from the first sketches I shared with the Cooper Classics team, I knew I wanted a Second Empire or Neoclassical style wall mirror with rivets. I have probably hundreds of images of vintage and antique mirrors saved, and the Rivet is a combination of a few of my favorites, featuring a gilt gold frame, raised rivets and box/outset corners. Looking back at some of the original inspiration and sketches, it’s fun to see how it’s evolved.

The Rivet is so adaptable – fits with many different styles, from traditional to modern, and can go anywhere.

The Rivet Mirror now available on Gates & Co., One Kings Lane, Shades of Light, and other retailers.

Table 1: So in love with this tablecloth, which would be great paired with classic cabbage dinnerware and monogram napkins (that look super fancy, but are from Etsy!). Use potted plants as a centerpiece so you can reuse them!

Table 2: So much good cabbage dinnerware in pink and white at Target (I saw it last week, have both in my cart)! Salad plates, wine glasses and napkins are all Target, paired with higher end dinner plates and tablecloth for a high/low mix. Swap in rechargeable mini lamps instead of candles.

Table 3: Starting with a great vintage-inspired tablecloth by Heidi Caillier that I want very badly. Paired with our horn vase and woven charger for a grounding, earthy accent. Add in splatterware to keep it casual and also these Gnori look plates that are MELAMINE!

Table 4: This blockprint tablecloth from Etsy is a stunner. Paired with brown and blue accents and natural materials, as well as a potted fern centerpiece make it springy but also rich.

All this to say, these are all wishful thinking items. Perhaps I can wrangle Emma into one of these adorable dresses- fingers crossed. Here’s to hoping your kids are a little more pliable!

You can find all of these clothing links here (along with some outfits for you as well!) The little easter gift links are here (I’ll be doing a tabletop post next week, but you can get a sneak peek of what I’m saving!)

In the age of influencer culture and our lives being so produced for online consumption, I feel like such a way of dressing has gone by the wayside. Instead of good ol’ classics, we’re inundated with so much NEWNESS daily- and the constant promotion of ways (and products) to recreate ourselves, stand out, be noticed. I too am a victim of this- feeling like I need to dress BOLDER, make more of a statement or advertise my uniqueness when in reality, I’m far happier in what may seem to be “boring” outfits. And I think the attention being cast back on Carolyn feels a bhit like permission to chill out a little, maybe? Look how simply she dressed and she was one of the most lauded fashion inspirations in decades. No way would she have been caught dead with a “Boatkin” or a head to toe look of high fashion labels. And either way is ok, but the focus on simplicity and quality is refreshing right now, at least to me.

So here are some good old classics that will never go out of style and get you through many decades of dressing… and not all wildly expensive, either. Shop all links shown HERE (I added some extras too!)

So many of you asked me to recap my recent week in Woodstock, VT for you so here I am! Doing just that! I absolutely need to do a visitors guide to Boston as well, as I’m often asked for thoughts on best places to stay and eat, so I promise sometime this spring I will do that as well.

For about 20 years my family had a house in Plymouth, VT which is about 15 minutes from Woodstock. So we would frequent downtown Woodstock ALL the time- my Dad was particularly in love with the town and it’s architecture and specifically the Woodstock Inn. So I love going up there for weekends often, it’s such a happy, friendly, relaxed place with great food, people and things to do. We hope to buy a home there in the near future (one we can also rent out!)

STAY:

As I said, we’ve only stayed at The Woodstock Inn because it has everything. Perfect location, two restaurants, a great spa, amazing access to the Woodstock Athletic Club & Country Club (gym, tennis, indoor pool, cross country skiing, golf etc), a pool in the summer and charming lobby. Highly recommend.

In nearby Barnard is Twin Farms, I DREAM of staying there in one of their treehouses!!! It is UBER luxurious, very expensive and simply perfect (I’m told by my friends who have gone!)

This past trip we rented an Vrbo called Spruce Top– it was amazing, perfectly appointed and I highly recommend for a family trip or perhaps a few couples or girls weekend. I want to go back in the fall!

SHOP:

Woody’s Mercantile– the BEST, cutest home store! A must go- the ladies who run the store are hilarious and lovely!

Farmhouse Pottery– a fun place to visit and watch them make pottery, as well as shop- my most favorite coffee mugs, match strikes and dog bowls are from there!

Unicorn- a silly gift and joke shop that has the FUNNIEST greeting cards, gifts for kids and has been an institution since I was little.

Elevation Clothing– Awesome selection of outdoor clothing for men and women.

Echo Market– such a “Vermont-y” shop of clean beauty essentials and wellness focused items.

F. H. Gillingham & Sons– an old school general store- grab wine, syrup, a sweatshirt, a cutting board…. anything!

B.F. Southgate– my sneaky favorite antiques shop up there- last time I scored some seriously awesome art.

Simon Pearce– The obvious glassware, but you can snag seconds and also watch them blow glass! See below too, as it’s a great place to dine!

VISIT:

Billings Farm & Rockefeller Estate– Such a lovely spot in the fall and summer- and there are horse drawn sleigh rides in the winter. The Marsh Rockefeller park and grounds are amazing for hiking and checking out gorgeous buildings.

Quechee Gorge- Kind of a quick stop/ drive by but quite a stunning natural wonder!

Saskadena Six– A super charming small skiing area close to Woodstock- we loved our two days here as the kids are learning but there were still runs I had a lot of fun doing! And good food and drinks by the firepit.

Killington & Pico– Larger mountains for the more serious skiiers. Killington has a great tubing park too!

DINE & DRINK:

Au Comptoir– the CUTEST, COOLEST BAR IN THE WORLD. Go, but be prepared to wait to get in as it’s teeny tiny but so worth it! Sit outside by the firepits in the meantime.

Ransom Tavern– At the Kendron Valley Inn, a wood fired pizza spot with a great bar and locals vibe. We loved it!

Oakes & Evelyn- We had to cancel our reservation here because of a snowstorm but all the locals raved. Apparently also has a great breakfast.

Red Rooster– At the Woodstock Inn- not mind blowing food, but decent and good for big groups and chilling in the lobby by the fire after.

Mont Vert Cafe– great in town coffee and sandwich shop. Always packed.

The Farmer and the Bell– OMG- the DONUTS here. They may be a top 5 favorite food now. I cannot even explain, just GO. The branding and design is also just ADORABLE.

Sante– we had an amazing lunch here- also a great wine bar!

Simon Pearce– Try to snag one of the tables overlooking the waterfall- great food, great views, plus shopping. And now a separate bar too!

Worthy Kitchen– Have not been, but hear raves reviews.

Hope this is helpful!!!!

It’s not even close to spring but I am already itching to freshen things up. This time of year really can be a drag – the dirty snow, grey skies, cold temps… but spring WILL come and since the retail cycle is so nuts, all the spring stuff is OUT already!

Some faves I’ve saved recently- lots of rattan/wicker, pale blues and warm neutrals. Feels fresh but grounded. ALL LINKS HERE.

SHOP EVERYTHING BELOW HERE.

Happy weekend- GO PATS!!!!

Rose Byrne in this amazing Monique Lhuillier I am obsessed with. I couldn’t decide on Elle Fanning – I love the Tiffany high jewelry necklace of the second outfit (Valentino dress – obviously with NO red tights or shawl), but the first dress better (also Valentino).

For Teyana Taylor I LOOOVE the idea of her in a leopard print like this Elie Saab (could leave the shawl and just do this insane Louis Vuitton bib necklace!) or this drapey beaded Elie Saab. For Kate Hudson, I think she looks amazing in dressed up boho looks, so either of these Elie Saab gowns would be BANANAS. For Emma Stone I could SO see her in this Jenny Packham jeweled sheath dress with short sleeves (her short hair would look perfect). But I also could see her go full femme in this incredible Monique Lhuillier!

I think this Valentino (NO GLOVES!) would be SO SO good on Jessie Buckley, especially with turquoise sculptural earrings. And this black and cream ballgown by Carolina Herrera would look so striking with a red lip and big diamond earrings. I am fully obsessed with this look for Amy Madigan (again, Monique Lhullier)- I love the sheath style with the modern tunic style embellishments. Add a really amazing statement cuff and BOOM!

I get the most questions from you guys about two types of rugs: very simple broadlooms and vintage sourced ones. 99% of the time it’s almost always one of those two, more the latter. We source a TON of antique and vintage rugs for our projects- I’m not sure I’ve done a project without at least one! And while many come from rug dealers and showrooms, lots come from Etsy too! I just snagged a new runner for my kitchen on Etsy for $75! Vintage runners and rugs are workhorses- they hide traffic, stains and really are tough while looking delicate.

So here are some great finds (all links and even more rugs all HERE) from Etsy!

Also, we hear you on the leopard print Finlay pullover – we are hoping to restock later this year and even introduce a few tweaks to the designs – hope to have more to share on that soon! In the meantime, it looks like there are a few of the Kids Wellesley Pullover left!

Photos by Sarah Winchester.

When times are heavy, we deserve little treats wherever we can spare the time or money – be it a nice walk or a new candle. In an effort to urge you to be kind with yourself, here are few small ways to boost your mood within your home.

1. (the rug I have in my fam room) // 2. // 3. // 4. // 5. (amazing source!) // 6. // 7. // 8. // 9.

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I hope these little ideas help you find some joy!

XO,

Erin

I barely even know how to start writing this post- I have so many things that I’ve been ruminating on and considering in the past 36 hours. One thing that is crystal clear to me though is that we are at a pivotal moment in American history. It’s been a long time coming (I cannot type that without singing it like Taylor), but I do think we are at that crossroads where if we don’t DO something, we are in peril as a country. Hell, as humans! And what’s required in this moment is not passive participation and silent head nodding while others do the work. It’s active engagement, in big or small ways, letting the world know where you stand regarding human decency and actual democracy.

And that responsibly does fall double on anyone with a platform, like it or not. And while I personally have always felt the responsibility to speak up on issues that matter to me, it’s been a little bit lonely- especially in the world of design and lifestyle. I get it, it’s easier and way more profitable to stay silent. To not “get political” and potentially lose followers or clients- and to a degree, sure, I can comprehend that. A lot depends on your geographic location, employment, safety concerns, current status as a citizen, etc. I recognize that not everyone can speak freely, a privilege I do cherish. And obviously none of us are politicians, nor do we want to be (at least I certainly don’t)- so smaller, local or less scary issues perhaps have not felt like waters you’ve wanted to wade into. Or maybe even bigger ones. Keep things pretty, keep them calm. Preserve professional boundaries and your sense of “peace”. I get it. I truly do.

But this is different. This is a very critical, obvious time where as an INFLUENCER who shares with groups of people your advice, direction and guidance you do have a responsibility to be clear about your feelings about the state of the country right now. I think the adage to never mix “politics” with business is getting rustier and dustier by the minute. If we stop being so scared of “breaking the rules” and speaking up together, that volume could move mountains. This is the first time I’ve ever made such a broad statement, but I am ten toes down on this one. After consuming all the videos, evidence and undeniable gaslighting by the most powerful people in the government, maybe the world, it feels like a really evil and frankly, idiotic, plot to a horror film. I saw one person I follow, whom I’ve liked following for years, say in a really vexing series of posts “I mean, is there really a right side here??”

YES. Abso-fucking-lutely yes, there is a RIGHT SIDE. And I want to know if you’re on it.

And, by the way, the sides aren’t democrat versus republican- no, no-it’s right versus wrong. It’s morality versus depravity. It’s state sanctioned murder versus due process. Yes ma’am, there is a very, very clear right side to this issue facing us. The questions like- are we going to become a fascist state where the government is allowed to execute citizens in broad daylight? Arrest and detain people with no warrants? Terrorize communities with masked men whose whole missions is to instill fear? I hope to God not. I don’t believe any of those things are proud of tenets any American political party I’m aware of.

And if you ARE a Republican, saying “hey, I do not support this” does not instantaneously make you a liberal either, it makes you a compassionate human who cares about the future of America. Maybe you feel strongly about other Republican values, you can still denounce the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Again, this is not a political thing, this is a humanity thing.

This ask heard loud in the past 24 hours by followers and fans to “use your voice” does NOT mean everyone needs to post multiple times, or write verbose missives like this- not every influencer knows what to say, feels like sharing a lot, enjoys writing or speaking to the camera. But there are plenty of graphics and statements you CAN repost to at least signal your acknowledgement and awareness of what’s going on in America. Posting content as usual, like nothing is going on (to me) feels at best tone deaf and worst grossly privileged. No one is asking you to change who you are or what you share day to day, but they are asking for acknowledgment that you too are scared, angry and concerned about where we are as a country. Show some true humanity instead of perfectly curated outfits and homes. Show that you see it. Feel it. GET IT.

And look, I understand that this is how many people make a living and the economic impact is important. Me too. And I also have several employees that count on me to provide for them, overhead to pay and obligations to fulfill. But I am also, and most importantly, a mother. And I have an obligation to stand up against real evil and model for them how, when and why to do that. I want to be able to tell them when this happened that I did not sit idly by and stay silent because it was safer and “less controversial.” I also want to know it for myself.

I wish NONE of us had to “get political”, trust me. I would so much rather be sharing my favorite winter coats and best paint colors to use on millwork. I wish I could just send my girlfriends 18 stupid memes of raccoons in a row instead of watching clips of people being shot in the face over and over and then being told not to believe my own eyes by the president. I wish we could all live in the pretty, curated bubble projected by our socials- but we can’t. Not if we want our children to grow up in a fair, just and thriving society.

That desire my friends, is vastly more important than any number of followers. We can do two things at once- be beacons of beauty AND truth. Share lots of wonderfully fun and entertaining content while at the same time acknowledging the deep wounds we are experiencing in our culture. It only gives you more credibility and influence in the end, to show who you are behind the pretty pictures, to show there is heart and depth to you outside of the frame.

Be safe, be brave, be loud-

Erin

You can find all the links (and more) HERE.