Decisions, Decisions... Featuring Alexandra from Things That Sparkle

If you spend much time in the blogosphere, you've probably had the good fortune of seeing photos of Alexandra Kaehler's interior design projects.  If not, we're thrilled to be introducing you to her today.  

The incredibly stylish blogger behind Things that Sparkle, Alexandra was obviously born to be an interior designer.  Just look at her chic bedroom below--that headboard, the oversized monograms! I mean, really!!  

But, like many of us, she didn't take the most direct route to the career that she now loves.  Below, she shares with us how making a change to pursue her passion, and never looking back, is the best career decision she's made.

Photo of Alexandra's stunning bedroom by Anjali Pinto.  

See more of her photography here.

"I worked in marketing for a couple years out of college. Before I started I thought it was going to be my dream job. An account position at a big advertising agency. What could be a better fit for someone who wanted a creative business focused job? But it wasn't my dream job at all. I left after two years."

"After leaving my marketing job, I enrolled in design school and have never looked back."

"I am now an interior designer doing what I love every single day. It definitely isn't as glamorous as I had originally thought but it is incredibly fulfilling and exciting. I love what I do and look forward to every new client and every completed project just like they are the first one."

Thank you!  Thank you Alexandra for sharing this with us!  You are a rockstar and an inspiration to both of us!  Oh, and we're dying to see photos of your new home!