The Story

I am Lindsay Milner and Kevin is my husband. We’re newlyweds. I am from Richmond, Virginia and grew up in an amazing family. I have had a passion for design since I was a small child no doubt handed down to me from my dad, the ever so talented home builder & remodeler, Mark Weeks. Kevin has pretty much lived in Sarasota, Florida most of his life and also grew up in an incredible and loving family. He is a successful Real Estate agent in our local market and specializes in short sales and distressed properties, first time home buyers and investment properties. We met in March 2008 at a church bible study and we started dating not long after. Engaged March 29th of 2009 and married by July, we locked the door behind us and set out for an unstoppable journey. Blessed by the support of my new husband, I have finally put my dream into reality…. I am the proud Owner and Designer of A Design Story, LLC.

Armed with over 6 years experience in interior design, I have the “know-how” to design a new story for your interior! My distinguished design talent has led me to design dramatic and luxurious interiors for many prestigious projects. Before venturing out on my own, I have worked with some of the best firms along the way who have shaped me into the designer I am today! We have been featured in the premiere issue of Venice Magazine as a party planner in a whimsical article about spring garden party designs on a budget. I have had continuous exposure to the interior design environment that has given me abundant experience in high-end residential, boutique, small scale commercial, healthcare and hospitality (hotel) design. I am polished in a broad range of design styles and am excited to provide design services tailored for your needs in an easy and affordable way.

After researching the best way to bring interior design to anyone, anywhere, and a lot of self-education and help in website, logo design and online marketing, in December of 2009 we put my Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from the Ringling College of Art and Design and Kevin’s Business degree from the University of Florida to excellent use and opened up our very own online design boutique full of enchanting design packages and free insightful design ideas to stimulate your design senses! I am elated and blessed to be starting this new chapter of my design career with my very own business guru and best friend! Two really are better than one! Together we are embarking on the most creative and inspiring adventure and we are grateful to be sharing it with all of you!

After a busy year with our engagement, getting married and finding a place for us and our beloved dog Bentley (a.k.a Boo Mouve around our parts) and adding a Tebow (our kitten), we have finally settled in and are relishing in our new family of 4 (the pets are counted)! My infatuation with all things creative even carried over into our Longboat Key beach wedding! Thus far, we have harvested a barrel of new skills with the amount of to-do’s continuously piling up. In addition to the things mentioned above, we have also mastered other projects like designing durable, maintenance free interiors for our rental properties and making our first place a “home”.

Keep watching for more walks down memory lane and new stories as they unfold! So finally without further ado… Welcome to A Design Story, LLC, a company formed to bring your interior to a new chapter. We are dedicated to provide top notch interior services and pride ourselves on the innovative technique in which we can bring design to anyone, anywhere. Come by daily for inspiration, designer tips and tricks, giveaways & more! We keep fresh topics rolling out at you daily on our blog… we like to think of it as our creative diary!

Updating...