Hand-painted Upcycled Vintage Chairs
Life: Styled By Jackson is the creative vision of Jackson Adams — an interior stylist, holiday decorator, and community connector based in Evanston, Illinois. His work transforms houses into homes, storefronts into statements, and seasons into stories. At its core, Life: Styled By Jackson is about intentional living with soul and style. Jackson believes your space should reflect not just what you love — but who you are. That’s why every project is deeply personal, layered with meaning, and styled with sustainable materials and vintage treasures.
From sentimental ornaments to salvaged sideboards — Jackson’s design journey began with heart, hustle, and holiday magic.
His love for interiors didn’t begin in a showroom — it started in his grandmother’s living room. A space full of mismatched candlesticks, velvet stockings, and ornaments that told generations of stories. It was there, helping decorate the tree each year, that he learned something foundational: design is emotion made visible.
What Makes Jackson Different?
Vintage-Forward Design – He sources locally, shops secondhand, and believes every piece should have a past and a purpose.
Holiday Styling with Heart – From nostalgic Christmas trees to multi-cultural celebrations, Jackson makes the season feel truly special.
Community-Rooted – As Marketing Chair for the Main-Dempster Mile and a founding member of Evanston Pride, Jackson lives and breathes local love.
Sustainability First – Jackson’s design philosophy is low-waste, high-impact — always beautiful, never disposable.
Storytelling Through Space – No cookie-cutter makeovers here. Jackson curates every corner to reflect your values, memories, and magic.
Design Philosophies
1. Design with Soul
Every space tells a story — Jackson just helps it speak louder. His interiors are layered with meaning, memory, and intention. No sterile, soulless rooms here. He curates pieces that spark conversation and connect with your personal history.
“I don’t just decorate — I narrate.”
2. Vintage is Vital
Sustainability and style go hand in hand. Jackson sources vintage and secondhand first, not as an afterthought but as the foundation of good design. A well-loved piece brings character, craftsmanship, and eco-conscious integrity.
“A room should age like wine, not trends.”
Evanston, IL - Collected, curated, and sourced vintage treasures styled by Life: Styled by Jackson
3. Form Follows Feeling
Jackson prioritizes how a space makes you feel over how it performs on Pinterest. Comfort, connection, and joy are non-negotiables. Beauty is never just visual — it’s emotional.
“Design isn’t finished until it gives you goosebumps.”
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4. Seasonal Living is Elevated Living
Jackson believes in celebrating the rhythm of the year — whether through a holiday mantle, a moody autumn vignette, or a spring refresh. Seasonal styling makes a house feel alive.
“Your space should change with the season, just like you do.”
5. Design is Local. Design is Community.
From Evanston artisans to Main-Dempster Mile shopkeepers, Jackson sources and supports local wherever possible. He believes spaces are enriched by the community that surrounds them.
“A home reflects not just who you are, but where you are.”
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“The noblest art is that of making others happy.”