The daughter of a contractor with a successful business in Anchorage, Alaska, House of Milo Founder Sarah Westhusing grew up surrounded by thoughtful design. Going on nightly walks with her father and peering into warmly lit homes shaped her appreciation for the connections that well-designed spaces build between people. She developed a critical eye for functional and beautiful spaces and an appreciation for craftsmanship early on.

Sarah went to the University of Colorado and pursued a career in product creation and global merchandising for over a decade, working for companies like Nike, KEEN and the hydration startup Hydroflask. However, she never lost her passion for architecture and interior design. She left the production world to start her full-service interior design studio in 2019.

Growing up in a family of architects and designers fueled Emily’s love of interiors. She has degrees in interior architecture and apparel design from Oregon State and a keen style eye for fashion and home interiors.

Paula spent much of her career as the backbone of operations for her husband’s custom cabinetry shop in Anchorage, Alaska, where she developed a deep understanding of craftsmanship, timelines, and the details that keep projects running smoothly.

With a natural talent for organization and logistics, Paula thrives in the behind-the-scenes work that supports great design. At House of Milo, she manages client orders, billing, and day-to-day operations—keeping the studio running efficiently so the creative team can focus on bringing each project to life.