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Hello again! I’m Eva Lindsell, founder of Lindsell Interiors, a full-service luxury interior design firm in Greenville SC. As I shared in my recent Q&A, my personal wellness practices are a non-negotiable part of every day. They keep me energized, focused, and resilient while I guide large-scale interior renovations, custom millwork projects, and whole-home remodels for discerning clients across South Carolina, Upstate New York, and beyond.

In this post, I’m pulling back the curtain on my exact daily ritual — red light therapy, infrared sauna, gym sessions, and thoughtful recovery — and how these practices directly influence the private home spas and wellness sanctuaries I design. Because when your home supports your vitality, everything else in life feels more luminous.

My Exact Daily Wellness Flow

I wake up at 5 a.m., enjoy a quiet cup of coffee or matcha, and head to the gym three to four times a week. When I return home, I walk the dogs and read my Bible — a grounding moment that sets the tone for the day.

Next comes my favorite part: a post-gym sauna session (my goal is four times a week). After showering, I do my red light therapy, cycling through red + infrared + deep infrared, then finishing with cyan light. By 8–9 a.m. I’m usually at my desk, tackling the deepest, most focused work of the day while saving calls and meetings for the afternoon.

Evenings are intentionally calm. I eat dinner around 5 p.m., lay out my gym clothes and water bottle for the next morning, and wind down with a magnesium drink from Pique while reading or watching a show. Lights out by 9 p.m. — simple, consistent, and incredibly effective. I prioritize sleep like crazy!

Why These Practices Matter to Me

Red light therapy feels wonderfully relaxing while delivering visible results: it softens fine lines and wrinkles, boosts collagen, and calms inflammation. The cyan light specifically helps with redness and pigmentation. I’m obsessed with my gym classes — lifting heavy, boxing, and jumping keep me strong, mobile, and mentally sharp. Moving my body is the ultimate reset after hours at my desk. It’s also a natural endorphin boost!

Recovery is equally important. Hot Epsom salt baths and the sauna help my body bounce back faster, which is essential when you’re balancing a business, a busy household and a full life.

How My Ritual Shapes the Sanctuaries I Design

Most of my clients are successful C-suite executives, lawyers, and entrepreneurs who understand that health is the ultimate luxury. They want homes that don’t just look beautiful — they want spaces that actively support their well-being.

This is where my own routine becomes a powerful design tool. I love tailoring private home spas and wellness sanctuaries to each client’s lifestyle. We’ve incorporated golf simulators, therapy pools, steam showers, cold plunges, and custom saunas — all integrated with thoughtful space planning and architecturally informed details.

A recent favorite example is the downtown Greenville condo renovation we’re working on for empty-nester clients. We’ve planned a custom hemlock sauna directly into the primary bathroom — a serene, at-home oasis that lets them restore body and mind without ever leaving their residence. It’s the perfect embodiment of what I believe: a home should nurture you as much as it inspires you.

Quick-Fire Wellness Favorites with Eva Lindsell

Favorite post-workout meal or recovery snack? In the morning it’s eggs — I make a big frittata and eat it throughout the week. On the go, a quick protein shake does the trick.

Go-to playlist or podcast while in the sauna or gym? 90s/2000s club music! Rihanna, Jay-Z, Outkast, T.I., Calvin Harris — it instantly lifts the energy.

One wellness upgrade every home should have? A flexible space that can double as a gym on days you can’t make it out. Enough room for a yoga mat or free weights — no excuses.

Biggest wellness lesson you’ve learned in the last year? It’s non-negotiable, no excuses. Choosing strength and health is a daily decision.

Bonus personal note I’ve recently started playing padel — I first heard Kelly Wearstler talk about it on a podcast, then saw the F1 drivers on Netflix’s Drive to Survive. A new spot just opened in Greenville (40Forty Padel), and I’m taking one lesson a week plus trying to play at least one game. It’s such a fun and social way to keep moving the body I’m working so hard to care for. Find something you love and keep showing up — that’s the real secret.

Hello again! I’m Eva Lindsell, founder of Lindsell Interiors, a full-service luxury interior design firm in Greenville SC. After sharing my upcoming WWII family roots trip through Europe, I wanted to highlight one of my all-time favorite destinations: Verbier, Switzerland.

I’ve had the privilege of staying in Verbier twice for winter skiing, and I cannot get enough of it. The combination of world-class slopes, crystalline air, and that unmistakable alpine chic energy makes it a place I return to year after year. Here’s my ultimate winter guide — plus how the experience continues to shape the mountain homes, legacy lake houses, and chalet-style projects I design for discerning clients.

My Personal Connection to Verbier My brother-in-law has an office in nearby Martigny, and his company regularly rents chalets while he’s working there. That connection gave me the perfect excuse to experience Verbier firsthand — and I’ve been hooked ever since. The village, the views, and the effortless blend of adventure and luxury keep pulling me back.

The Winter Ski Experience Verbier is legendary for its off-piste skiing — a dream for extreme skiers. But even if you prefer a more leisurely pace like I do, the 4 Vallées area offers an incredible variety of runs for every level, all set against absolutely breathtaking views. The terrain is vast, the snow is reliable, and the experience feels both exhilarating and deeply restorative.

Après-Ski & Village Vibes Verbier has such a special vibe in winter. The warm wooden chalets, sweeping mountain views, and that crisp, clear air are pure magic. The energy is lively yet sophisticated — incredible restaurants offering everything from Mexican to classic French to traditional Swiss fondue, plus fantastic cheeseburgers, pastries, and cheeses. Clubbing is huge (I’m still not sure when people sleep!), but the overall atmosphere feels welcoming and joyful.

Luxury Stays & Dining The W Verbier sits right at the base of the mountain, steps from the main gondola — the perfect spot for its excellent spa and convenience. Mountain Air is my go-to one-stop shop for street clothes and gear rental. This year I finally invested in custom boots there, and the owner’s fitting completely transformed my skiing comfort — I only wish I’d done it years earlier!

Design & Lifestyle Inspiration What draws me in most as a luxury interior designer are the beautiful contrasts: traditional Swiss style with warm blonde woods, delicate heart-cut shutters, and floral prints alongside clean Scandi-modern mountain homes. The mix of cozy textures, stone, fireplaces, and thoughtful scale is endlessly inspiring.

These visits directly influence the mountain homes and legacy lake house projects I create at Lindsell Interiors. I love helping clients blend that same layered alpine chic — whether through custom millwork, timeless materials, or spaces that feel both grand and deeply livable.

Practical Tips for Discerning Travelers The easiest way to arrive is to fly into Geneva, then take the scenic train journey (it winds around Lac Léman and up through the Alps) before catching the final gondola into Verbier. For a seamless transfer, I highly recommend Tesla Transfers.

Best time to visit in winter? Mid-January through early March offers excellent snow and fewer crowds than peak holiday weeks. Private chalets are best booked well in advance through reputable agencies — they truly elevate the experience for UHNW families and groups.

A Note on Summer Even though I haven’t yet visited in summer, I’m dying to return for the hiking trails and the famous cows grazing in the meadows. Verbier feels so comfortable and friendly that it’s the kind of place you want to experience year after year, no matter the season.

My Favorite Spots in Verbier (Resource List)

• Cheese and wine shop: Laiterie Verbier – laiterie-verbier.ch
• Art gallery: Bel Air Fine Art – belairfineart.com
• Café: Arctic Juice Café – arcticjuicecafe.com
• Bar: Rabt Hutch – rabthutch.com
• Burgers: Shed Burgers – shedburgers.com
• Fondue & Rösti: Le Carrefour – lecarrefour.ch (don’t skip the rösti — a crispy, bacon-studded Swiss classic)
• Slopeside Yurt (fondue!): Bar 1936 – verbier.ch
• Pastries: Boulangerie Michellod – boulangerie-michellod.com
• Pharmacy (skincare & fragrances): Pharmacie Internationale Verbier – pharmacieinternationaleverbier.ch — I always come home with my favorite Clarins lip gloss.

Quick-Fire Verbier Favorites with Eva Lindsell

Signature après-ski drink or dish? Lumi Bar’s spicy margarita with butterfly pea flower.

Must-do activity on the mountain? Paragliding! (Pro tip: take Dramamine — we all got motion sickness the first time.)

One design element every alpine home should have? A sheepskin — as a rug or thrown over the back of a chair.

Favorite memory or moment from your winter trips? Time with loved ones. My sister and I don’t live near each other, so we travel together as much as possible. Cousins bond, we do life together — it’s the best.

Hello again! I’m Eva Lindsell, founder of Lindsell Interiors, a full-service luxury interior design firm in Greenville SC. As I shared in my recent Q&A, travel has always been one of my greatest sources of inspiration. This June, my son Nils, my dad, my nephew Jack, and I are embarking on a profoundly personal journey — a WWII family roots trip through Europe that traces the paths of our loved ones who served.

It’s a mix of reflection, education, and moments of beauty and luxury, and I can already feel how it will shape the layered, legacy-driven interiors I create for discerning clients. Here’s an exclusive sneak peek at where we’re going, why it matters, and the design details I’ll be photographing along the way.

The Personal “Why” Behind This Trip

While my grandmother, Synneva Larson (“Grammy”), didn’t talk much about her time in the war, it clearly left a deep imprint. She wrote a detailed memoir (which we still have) that maps out exactly where she served as a nurse under General Patton — and how much time was spent simply waiting to be transferred or to go home. I’ve always wanted to walk in her footsteps.

We also have extensive records for Nils’ grandfather, Robert Best, thanks to his great-uncle’s meticulous research, and enough details on my nephew Jack’s great-grandfather, Wesley Isaacson, to visit key locations from his service — including the site where his plane crashed and he was held as a POW in Nuremberg.

Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres, so stepping into these real stories feels incredibly meaningful. We know many parts of the trip will be somber, so we’ve intentionally balanced the weight with beautiful, restorative moments.

Our Itinerary Highlights

From June 8–25 we’ll move through London, cross the English Channel by ferry (just as my grandmother did), explore Normandy’s beaches and memorials, wander the Loire Valley chateaus, spend time in Paris, venture into the Ardennes and Luxembourg, visit Nuremberg, and end near Berchtesgaden and Munich.

Standout experiences I’m most excited about include Normandy (powerful and emotional all at once), Mont Saint-Michel (I adored the book All the Light You Cannot See), the Loire Valley, and — if time allows — the Cotswolds countryside outside London. We’re also looking forward to the ferry crossing to Caen and the chance to feel a small echo of that anticipation my grandmother experienced.

Luxury Stays & Thoughtful Travel Choices

We used points for most hotels, so we have a wonderful mix of very comfortable and more basic stays — never more than one or two nights in the same place. Highlights include a 17th-century white-stone hotel near Caen, a 17th-century farm mansion in Normandy, a former coaching inn built in 1786 in the Loire Valley, and our Paris hotel right at the gates of the Jardin du Luxembourg in the 6th arrondissement.

My travel hack for a history-heavy trip like this? Build in restorative pockets — beautiful hotels, good meals, and moments of quiet beauty — so the experience feels nourishing rather than exhausting.

Design Inspiration I’ll Be Chasing

As a luxury interior designer, I’m constantly stopping to photograph doors, lanterns, shutters, flowers, stonework, and wood paneling. The chateaus and Versailles will be major design highlights. I also love studying hotels and how they deliver thematic punches or ultimate luxury touches. I often ask clients about their favorite hotel stays and weave elements of those experiences into their primary suites and private sanctuaries.

How This Trip Connects to My Work

We all carry stories — and we’re far more connected to our past than we sometimes realize. I find epigenetics fascinating; the experiences of our forefathers are imprinted in our DNA today. That belief deeply informs the timeless, livable, architecturally informed interiors I create at Lindsell Interiors.

When designing a home for my clients, I’m always looking for ways to honor their heritage and family stories. This trip will only sharpen that instinct — helping me weave meaningful, layered details into homes that feel both enduring and deeply personal.

Quick-Fire Trip Favorites with Eva Lindsell

Must-pack item for a history-focused trip? Grammy’s journal, Robert Best’s records, and a few other documents and summaries — plus the paid version of Wanderlog. I plan every trip with it, and it’s been essential for a complex itinerary like this.

One thing you’re most looking forward to photographing? Mont Saint-Michel! But honestly, I will probably purchase this: https://www.mikebehrphotography.com/product-page/the-land-of-oz from a loved photographer of mine.

Dream meal or sensory moment you hope to experience? I’m dying to go back to The Grenadier pub in Belgrave Square, London for their Beef Wellington. The carpeted floor, dollar bills on the ceiling, and the smell of beer make it absolutely perfect. They have deep, comfortable red tufted leather booths and crooked old brass chandeliers. 

How this trip will show up in future client homes? I hope my deepened appreciation for history and family legacy will help me honor clients’ own heritage — weaving beautiful, personal historical details into their homes that make them feel truly theirs.

Hello, I’m Eva Lindsell Andersen, founder of Lindsell Interiors — a multi-disciplinary luxury interior design firm based in Greenville, South Carolina. Whether guiding large-scale interior renovations, new builds, or full-scope furnishing and styling projects, my work is rooted in creating architecturally informed interiors that feel both enduring and deeply personal.

From legacy lake houses on Lake George to modern farmhouse renovations in Saratoga Springs, New York and high-end family homes throughout the Southeast, every project begins with the same guiding principle: honor the home itself and the people who live in it.

In this candid Q&A, I share my journey, design philosophy, and what inspires the timeless, livable spaces I create for discerning clients. I also open up about my personal wellness rituals, my love of hosting, and the Europe trip I’m planning this summer.

Q1: Your journey Can you tell us a little about your path to founding Lindsell Interiors and what continues to inspire you as a luxury interior designer rooted in Greenville SC (and on projects from coast to coast)?

Like many, the lockdown during COVID became the impetus for a big move. Born and bred in New England, my family later settled in Augusta, Georgia, where I attended high school. I studied in Chicago, then returned to Boston after graduation, where I joined a renowned Kitchen and bath firm in the suburbs and honed my craft designing kitchens and bathrooms and beyond for premier clients.

A few years later we relocated to Saratoga Springs, New York — a place I still hold dear. As a passionate horse girl, I loved the vibrant arts scene, fresh local foods, and timeless charm of the area, but the brutal winters finally nudged us south again. I chose Greenville because it’s close to my parents and offers the perfect blend of community, energy, and proximity to design centers in Atlanta and Charlotte.

When I arrived, I launched Lindsell Interiors, and I haven’t looked back. What continues to inspire me is the same thing that drew me to this work in the first place: the opportunity to create homes that are both architecturally informed and deeply reflective of the people who live in them.

Q2: Design philosophy What is the guiding ethos behind your work — the principles that make every Lindsell Interiors project feel both architecturally informed and deeply personal?

I stay true to two things: the home itself and its owners. I have a deep appreciation for historical architecture and believe every decision should respect the framework of the house. At the same time, your home is a reflection of you — how you live and move, what you value, and the stories you carry from your travels and life experiences.

My projects are never “one palette fits all.” Clients choose Lindsell Interiors because I’m honest about what will work and what won’t, yet my role is always to inform, educate, and guide. Together we curate layered, legacy-driven spaces that feel beautifully and authentically like you.

Q3: Signature approach How do you approach large-scale interior renovations, new builds, custom millwork, and full-scope furnishing for discerning clients who want homes that are timeless yet livable?

We begin with a comprehensive client questionnaire that helps us truly understand how our clients want to live in their space. From there, we have an open conversation about investment so that the vision we create is both inspiring and realistic.

Once we’ve discussed needs versus wants, we move into vision boards to establish the overall feeling of each room, then into detailed drawings and precise specifications. This thoughtful process — combined with my construction background — ensures seamless design-to-installation experiences, whether we’re executing custom millwork, kitchen and bath design, or a whole-home remodel.

Q4: Wellness connection Your personal wellness rituals (red-light therapy, sauna, gym workouts) are well-known in your circle. How does that daily commitment to vitality shape the private home sanctuaries and wellness-focused spaces you design?

We’re living in an extraordinary time when we have the knowledge and tools to create not only healthy lifestyles but truly healthy homes. I stay current with the latest research — from the effects of LED lighting and EMFs to the powerful benefits of thoughtful material choices.

While I’m not exclusively a holistic designer, I gently guide clients toward the healthiest decisions possible for their families. Whether integrating wellness rooms, optimizing natural light, or selecting finishes that support well-being, I believe a home should nurture both body and spirit.

Q5: Hosting & entertaining You’re known for creating memorable gatherings. What role does entertaining-centric design play in your projects, and can you share a favorite hosting moment that reflects your style?

I’ve always loved hosting. In high school my friends nicknamed me “Martha,” and I worked for a caterer and florist. (I briefly considered wedding planning but decided I’d rather keep my weekends!)

One of my most memorable moments came during the Masters tournament in Augusta. I had the privilege of designing the dining tent for a national banking client. Fresh flowers arrived daily, tablescapes changed with each gathering, and on Easter Sunday I brought in live bunnies and chicks nestled in beautiful baskets. The clients were delighted — it was pure joy and exactly the kind of immersive, personal touch I love bringing to entertaining-centric homes.

Q6: Travel & inspiration You have an exciting Europe trip planned this summer. How do your travels influence the layered, legacy-driven interiors you create for clients?

Travel is one of my greatest sources of inspiration. I’m constantly snapping photos of details — terrazzo floors in Venice, elegant doorways in Paris, rich wood paneling in London — that later find their way into client projects.

Europe reminds me that good design doesn’t need to be oversized; it needs to be well thought-out and functional. Many of my clients travel frequently, and I love weaving their own collected treasures and memories into their homes. Those personal layers are what turn a beautiful space into a memorable reflection of their owners’ lives.

Quick-Fire Favorites with Eva Lindsell

Current favorite color palette? Blue has always been my constant, but purple — from deep eggplant to soft lavender — is having a luminous moment right now. Done right, it feels both timeless and incredibly comfortable.

Go-to material or finish you always come back to? Walnut. It crosses so many eras, ages beautifully, and I’m quite sure I’ll never tire of it.

Most treasured design element or piece in your own home? Pieces from my grandparents — my maternal grandmother’s mid-century dining set from Denmark and my Nana’s Victorian rocking chair that once rocked my father and aunts.

Dream project or home style right now? I just completed a large contemporary home that was my favorite project to date. After two years immersed in clean lines, I’m craving antiques and traditional patterns!

Favorite European city or detail for design inspiration (or one you’re most excited about this summer)? I can’t pick just one city, but I’m returning to two I love — London and Paris. This time I hope to explore Oxford, Cambridge, and the Cotswolds. Spencer House remains a favorite. In Paris, I’m looking forward to visiting Versailles and Musee Rodin for the first time.

Signature scent, candle, or sensory detail you love in a space? I’m a vanilla girl at heart, but my favorite candle is the Baron from 1889 Wax Lighting — a beautiful blend of peppermint, eucalyptus, clove, cedar, patchouli, and vanilla.

One design trend you’re currently loving? The return to color! I appreciate a good neutral, but I live for rooms that feel alive and expressive.

One design trend you hope quietly disappears? Honestly, I wish trends would disappear. Let’s design rooms and homes we love because we love them — not because Instagram told us to.

Non-negotiable morning wellness ritual (besides red light / sauna / gym)? Walking my dogs and reading my Bible.

Favorite thing you love to cook or serve when hosting? My aunt Linda’s chocolate chip cookies are the most requested item on the menu. I also love grilling steak, lamb, or chicken with fresh vegetables and a big salad — followed, of course, by a naughty dessert.