Today we’d like to introduce you to Passione Henry.
Hi Passione, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My love for interior design started when I was a freshman in college. If I had to pinpoint why I gravitated to it, I’d say it’s probably because of my own living environment growing up. I spent countless hours watching YouTube videos of apartment tours and decorating ideas, dreaming of one day having a space to call my own — a safe place to express myself. When I finally got to college, I got to decorate my own space exactly how I wanted to, and I did. Everything was pink! I laugh now thinking about it, but we all have to start somewhere, right?
Looking back, I realize it was never just about decorating — it was about creating a feeling. I didn’t have the language for it at the time, but what I was really craving was peace, safety, and joy in my environment. Growing up, I didn’t always have control over my surroundings, but design gave me a small way to take ownership of my world — to make it softer, more beautiful, more mine.
That love for creating a space stayed with me long after college. Even when I wasn’t pursuing design professionally, I was always paying attention — watching how spaces made me feel, saving inspiration photos, studying color palettes, learning about furniture, art, and layout. Design has always been with me — quietly shaping how I move through life.
And now, I get to do for others what I once dreamed of doing for myself — helping people create spaces that feel like home, that feel like them, that hold them well.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The biggest obstacle for me was believing in myself. I remember wanting to change my major from Social Work to Interior Design during my second semester of college, but I didn’t. I did not have the imagination for it, at the time. Growing up as a young Black girl, watching HGTV and only seeing white women decorating homes, it was hard to picture myself in a successful career as an interior designer. So, I took the ‘safe’ route and stuck with Social Work. I don’t regret many things in life, but not switching my major is one of them.
I thought I needed to be ‘realistic,’ but I wish I had been more delusional — delusional enough to believe my dreams could become my reality. Although I regret not pursuing a degree in Interior Design, all the work I did in my 20s — unlearning the internalized messages that did not serve me— has led me to exactly where I need to be. I am not behind; I am right on time.
While I didn’t pursue a formal education in design, I never stopped learning. I spent years watching decor videos, listening to designers talk about their process, and staying updated on trends. Eventually, when I got my own place, decorating brought me the joy I always knew it would. Over time, friends started asking for design advice and even hired me for small projects. I would talk obsessively about starting an interior design business, but I never felt ‘good enough.’ For a while, I ran from it. I tried my hand at faith blogging and photography — basically every creative pursuit except interior design. I thought, “what if I went after my biggest dream and it didn’t work out?” I spent my entire 20s asking that questing until I got to my 30s and started to wonder, “Who will I become by pursuing this dream?” It has to be important, right? It’s is the one dream that would not leave my heart. After spending almost all my 20s failing, I stopped being afraid of my dream. I realized that it’s not about how successful my business becomes, but about who I become by just pursuing it and seeing it through.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’m a virtual interior decorator. I offer professional design guidance and styling services entirely online. Using photos, videos, and digital communication, I create personalized design plans, mood boards, and product recommendations to help clients transform their spaces from anywhere. It’s a flexible and accessible way to get design advice without the need for in-person meetings.
I truly believe design is a wellness project. Your home should hold you — it should bring ease, comfort, and rest, but also give you space to create and dream. There’s a direct connection between our environment and mental wellness. There’s a reason therapists are so intentional about how their offices are designed. They understand that how you style a space can support a clients ability to feel safe, comfortable, unwind and be vulnerable enough to heal. Design can be a conduit for healing if you let it. It’s not just about making things look pretty — it’s about creating a space that supports who you are and who you’re becoming.
What do you like best about our city? What do you like least?
While my services are virtual and not limited to clients in Dallas, I have to say — I absolutely love living here. I’m originally from a small town where not much was happening, so being in a big city like Dallas has been really inspiring for me. One of my favorite things to do is visit local coffee shops around the city, especially the ones that are aesthetically beautiful like Buzz & Bustle, Halcyon, and The Meteor.
Outside of interior decorating, I am a lover of all things creative, and Dallas is such a vibrant city full of creative people expressing their inner worlds. There’s a beautiful energy here — from the art scene to local makers to entrepreneurs building their own lanes. I’m genuinely grateful to live here.
Aside from interior decorating, I hope to eventually explore other creative avenues like photography, producing shows, and collaborating on projects with other creatives in the city. There’s so much possibility here, and I’m excited to tap into it.
Pricing:
- Initial consultation is FREE
- Finishing Touches starting @ $150
- Full Service E-Design starting at $300
- Home Evaluation starting at $175
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.houseofboujie.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofboujie/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Houseofboujie
