ABOUT SHIVANI VYAS

DESIGNER. Indian. Organization Maniac. FOREVER PREPPY. Classic.WRITER.

A woman with long brown hair, wearing a blue and white floral dress, smiling while standing in front of a wooden dresser with a stack of fashion books, a pottery vase, and a lamp. Behind her, there is an abstract painting on the wall.

Welcome! I’m Shivani, an interior design nerd at heart, celebrating Southern life here in Macon, Georgia. 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! I also work alongside Meredith McKenzie at The Selective Design, a boutique interior design studio based in Macon, Georgia, where I lead design and operations. We specialize in crafting classic interiors that seamlessly blend timeless elegance with modern functionality. Meredith and I also co-write our very own interior design column for Macon Magazine (Carrie Bradshaw vibes, anyone!?). 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 recently recognized as one of the Top 10 Interior Design Journalists Shaping Trends in 2025 by Decorilla. I’ve also 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.

2024 Top Expert Interior Design Industry badge or award graphic.
Circular badge with green and black text indicating "Top Expert 2023 Interior Design Industry" by Fixr.
2025 Top Expert Interior Design Industry badge or award graphic.
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fUN FACTS

i'm the first generation IN my family

to grow up in the United States. My family is from Rajasthan, India.

I HAVE A DEGREE IN NEUROSCIENCE

and becoming a designer was never the plan until I made the career leap in 2020 after earning my MA in Digital Comms from Johns Hopkins.

i'm a j.crew aficionado

99% of my closet, including my socks, are from J.Crew since I was 22. I’ve relied on their classic, preppy pieces and their personal stylist services to help me put together looks. Fashion isn’t my strong suit!

MY PERFECT FRIDAY NIGHT

includes fresh, home cooked pasta, Bridget Jones, matching monogrammed pajama sets, organizing some drawer or cabinet in my house (or some digital folder or file in my office).