Because kitchens are the place where we spend the most time, they’re the most important space in a home. The cabinets and fixtures need to withstand daily use and a lot of wear and tear, and the design should stand the test of time. Because of this, most people opt for neutrals when designing their…
Architectural detail on the wall adds an additional layer of definition to any space, I’ve always been a fan. The white shiplaped wall has taken over the world in the past few years, it seems every home tour has it somewhere. I’m a fan of planked walls, I too have done my own DIY white…
In addition to my own remodel projects, I started offering design consulting last year. I received an email from Kassie who found me through the blog, it turned out she lives in my hometown and she was wondering if I could help her with her kitchen. Our first meeting took place in November in her 1980s…
My last article was about my fabulous trip to Belgium but one image I failed to include was the one below. I was strolling down the street in Antewerp and the corner facing door of this cafe was wide open. As I walked by, a glimpse of the bold tile floor stopped me in my…
Weekend hellos! Thank you so much for your comments on this week’s article on sameness in design, I read every one and so appreciate your insight and observations. Again I’m off on another trip, this one is family focused, I’ll be in Boise and Twin Falls, Idaho for Matt’s family reunion. His cousins are hosting…
I’m spending my last few days of my vacay in Prague before heading back home on Friday, it’s been an amazing experience so far! Today I’m happy to share a few new fabric and wallpaper prints I designed and are now available in my Spoonflower shop. The first pattern I designed is Blown Sand, it was inspired…
Summer hellos friends! Today I’ve just arrived in Belgium and I’ll be spending the next few days exploring this exquisite country for the first time. I’m traveling with one of my best travel buddies and we’re having a blast! As you know from time to time I feature inspiring designers. When I discovered Taylor Jacobson …
This week my family is once again in Las Vegas, enjoying some sun and fun but there was also work to be done on the investment properties. The flip house was just listed for sale and I’m happy to announce it had multiple offers right away. It’s a strong seller’s market, and the home has been beautifully remodeled, but…
For Mother’s Day, all I wanted just a long afternoon of retail therapy, just me and my latte, strolling around favorite home decor stores like West Elm and CB2. I did just that and while I was out made a few purchases, one was a modern palm hurricane that I’m using as a planter. And…
Last weekend, I did something I’ve never done before. I rented a room and stayed inside a stranger’s house while I was exploring a new city. I came home from Seattle yesterday and instead of a separate apartment, while in town I rented a private bedroom and bathroom on Airbnb. It dawned on me that…
Happy Cinco de Mayo friends, I’ll be enjoying tacos and margaritas with friends this afternoon. Tomorrow I have a shelf project I’m working on for my laundry room, I hope to share that space update soon! I I have a lot of travel on the horizon in the next few weeks, I’m headed back to…
I do this to myself every time I travel, I bring along my laptop with every intention of blogging, then I get caught up in where I am and the laptop never gets opened. I suppose that’s healthy, one should enjoy one’s travel adventures without worry of work, right? Still, it nags at me, then…
Hello all. This weekend I had planned on having a yard sale but I had to postpone it one more week. I’ve been purging closets and drawers and the garage and just didn’t have enough time to complete it all, but I figure with one more week I’ll get it done. Mission: clutter free home…
Whenever I discover a great designer, I dive right into their porfolio, noticing the beauty of the spaces and the attention to detail. I stumbled across Baker Design Co. a month ago and loved the spaces created by Libby, the owner and chief interior designer. I emailed her to tell her how impressed I was…