Welcome! I’m Shivani, an interior design nerd at heart, celebrating Southern life here in Macon, GA. I’m so happy you’re here and it’s great to “e-meet” you, friend. To tell you a bit about myself, I’ll start with how I spend most of time. First, I’m an interior design writer for Better Homes & Gardens, where I cover everything from the latest design news, insider tips, and trends you won’t want to miss! Alongside Meredith McKenzie, I also co-operate The Selective Design, a boutique interior design studio in Macon, Georgia, where I serve as Senior Interior Designer and Operations Lead. At our studio, we are known for crafting classic interiors that seamlessly blend timeless elegance with modern functionality. Meredith and I also co-write our own interior design column for Macon Magazine. Additionally, I contribute to Georgia Design (formerly known as Atlanta Magazine) in their spring, fall and winter print issues.

I’ve been honored as one of the Top 123 Interior Design Experts by Fixr for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, and 2025), and I’ve been featured in People, Real Homes, Homes & Gardens, Apartment Therapy, Southern Living, Forbes, US News, SPY and Living Etc. My design writing portfolio includes contributions to My Domaine, Family Handyman, Martha Stewart Living, Domino, and The Spruce.