An Old Radio Station Becomes a Fresh Start

Jamie Davis was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, the product of two 80s spring breakers who came down to party and never left — she calls herself a “spring break baby.”

Her presence lives up to that title in the best way. Jamie is energetic, laughs easily, and loves to entertain.

When traffic started getting bad in the big city, she moved to North Palm Beach.

Her then-husband found her current house, and when they visited for a walk-through, she immediately burst into tears and offered full price.

The house was built in 1952 — a concrete building that used to be a radio station (major South Florida perk: it’s hurricane-proof).

After an unpleasant divorce, Jamie remained in the home with her daughter and itched for a fresh start. Her plans were to sell.

But in the meantime, her daughter wanted to redo her bedroom, so Jamie figured she could give her that after all they’d been through.

She hired Renee Pollack of House of Zen and was blown away by the room transformation she created on a budget.

Before Renee, Jamie had no idea stunning home design could be so accessible and affordable.

Renee convinced Jamie to hold onto the house and promised they could make incremental changes — on a budget! — to transform the entire space into a safe place for her and her daughter.

Room by room, they are getting rid of the bad energy and bringing in immaculate vibes.

A major inspiration for Jamie’s home design is her summers spent as a teen with her uncle in Hawaii.

When she thinks back to those times, she remembers the lush landscaping, bright plumeria flowers, fresh fruit, sunshine, and peace.

She and Renee have brought that feel into her spaces, illustrating that home design is about much more than aesthetics. It’s about creating a feeling.

A curated and well-designed space can be the difference between holding onto the regrets and bad energy of the past and creating a home where you feel safe and able to build toward the future.

Now, Jamie and her daughter are thriving and sharing a home that feels exactly right for them.