An elevated immersion for interior designers exploring editorial imagery, brand clarity, visual storytelling, and creative renewal.
Intentionally small group · Applications close when full
Fall 2026 applications now open — places are limited
“Three days. The Hudson Valley.
Everything changes.”
September 27–30, 2026 · The Six Bells · Rosendale, NY
The Living Edit is a three-day immersive experience for interior designers who want to refine how their work is seen, styled, photographed, and ultimately experienced.
Set in the Hudson Valley at The Six Bells Countryside Inn, this intimate gathering blends editorial insight, visual storytelling, meaningful conversation, and thoughtfully curated experiences — designed to reconnect you with your creative direction.
Learn how photography, styling, composition, and narrative shape the way a project is perceived — by editors, future clients, and the industry at large.
Thoughtfully curated visits, experiences, and moments designed to deepen your understanding of materials, atmosphere, craftsmanship, and visual discernment.
Explore the relationship between interiors, styling, imagery, and brand perception — and how subtle visual decisions shape the way your work is remembered.
Nestled in the Hudson Valley countryside, The Six Bells offers the kind of atmosphere that invites pause, perspective, and creative clarity. With storied interiors, layered character, and a slower rhythm, it provides the perfect backdrop for thoughtful conversation and immersive experience.
At this price point, you are not investing in a retreat, a portrait, or a workbook. You are investing in greater clarity, confidence, and a stronger creative business. Everything at The Living Edit is designed around that transformation.
Through intimate Studio Sessions, you'll discover your unique point of view — your Creative Compass. Not a framework borrowed from someone else. Your own unmistakable lens.
You leave with a Creative Compass Guide — a beautiful, editorial reference built around Your Signature Lens. Not a workbook you complete once. A document you return to when every major business decision is made.
Your Editorial Portrait introduces your business before you ever speak. And your Identity Square — think of Instagram as a magazine — becomes the cover image of your brand. Shot by Tori. Conceived together. Yours to publish the moment you leave.
When you have clarity, every decision becomes easier. Your marketing. Your photography. Your pricing. Your partnerships. Who you say yes to — and who you don't. We are not promising more followers. We are helping you become a more intentional business owner.
“Editors decide what belongs, what doesn’t, what gets published and what gets refined. We’re helping you edit away the noise until what remains is unmistakably your own.”
Tori Sikkema & Mariah RichAccommodation not included. Preferred rates reserved exclusively for Living Edit attendees at The Six Bells. Additional details shared with accepted applicants.
Intentionally small group.
When these seats are gone, they’re gone.
Tori Sikkema is an Architectural Digest-approved interior and editorial photographer known for creating refined imagery that helps designers elevate their portfolios, strengthen brand presence, and position their work more strategically within the industry. Rooted in editorial storytelling, visual strategy, and creative direction, her work goes beyond documenting a space — shaping how it is ultimately experienced, remembered, and perceived.
Mariah Rich specializes in branding, brand building, and visual storytelling for creative businesses. Known for her layered and thoughtful approach to brand expression, she helps interior designers create deeper cohesion between their work, imagery, and overall presence. Her perspective blends editorial sensibility, strategic positioning, and creative refinement to build brands that feel both distinctive and enduring.
“I came back seeing every room differently. This is the thing I didn’t know I needed.”— past participant
Applications for The Living Edit are intentionally limited. When these seats are filled, they’re filled.
Because the experience is intentionally limited, we review each application personally to ensure a strong, shared dynamic among the group.
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