I had the best vacation! I met my siblings and cousins at the Colorado River, we shared houses and food and lots of laughs. I watched my son flip into the water from a rope swing, and my daughter learn how to jet ski. They both tried to wakeboard but it will take a few…
I’m a big fan of both textured accents and living plants in a space. I moved an indoor tree away from my ladder shelves in my studio, so to fill that corner I wanted large tiered planters. Instead of buying them, I decided to make my own, propping up woven baskets on wood table legs,…
I’m trying a new experiment layering flattened flower petals and stems in resin. So far I’m having mixed results. My hope is to turn them into art or jewelry, so far I’m not sure it will become anything, but it’s fun to play and see if anything will come out of it. That’s always been…
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there, wishing you a day of relaxation and feeling appreciated. There’s a picnic and wine tasting adventure planned for me this afternoon, but I don’t know the details, it’s a surprise. :) Favorite links from the week below: Casual, cozy, and decorated with warm tones: this home…
For the past month, I’ve been walking a few miles every day around my neighborhood because the plants are in full bloom and the weather is really nice. It’s such a pleasant experience watching all my neighbor’s yards come to life. My favorite in my backyard bloomed last week and I look forward to it…
This month I gave myself new gifts in the form of self care: extra sleep and green juice. As often as possible, I’ve allow myself to sleep until I wake up naturally with no alarm and it’s the best feeling. I’ve also added green juice to my diet for the last month and my cells…
In late 2019, my client Christina wrote to me and asked if I could help her update her dated 1990s oak kitchen and we set an appointment to meet her in her home. I shared with her all of my ideas for how to modernize her space, she hired me as her design consultant, and…
*this post is brought to you in partnership with PaintCare. It’s been a few years that I’ve wanted to give this bathroom a refresh but finally got around to completing phase one! I started with a design plan two weeks ago, ordered all the materials and fixtures, then installed them all last week. I decided…
Happy Easter everyone! I hope you’re spending your day relaxing and celebrating with your family and/or friends. My stepdaughter and her boyfriend are in town, so we’re meeting for dinner downtown. I don’t have to cook or set a table this year, such a nice treat! I’ve been working hard on a bathroom remodel these…
I attended a funeral yesterday. They are always a reminder of the impact people have on each others lives, how quickly life moves and how fleeting it is. The takeaway for me each time I go to a funeral or memorial is to appreciate the moments we have while we still have them, and to…
Last month I hit the twelve year mark with this blog. I started this blog in February 2009 just for fun and to document a house remodel, and after two years I started making money with my content, so it became my career. I’ve been a DIY and design blogger longer than I ever practiced…
There are three new prints available in my Spoonflower shop! They include a playful and whimsical floral, a pebbles print inspired by river rock tile, and a painted abstract in tone-on-tone hues. This small scale Pebbles pattern was inspired by the river rock floor tiles I’ve noticed in hotel resorts and residential bathrooms. I…
Painted accent walls were all the rage years ago. They’ve made comeback but with a slight twist. These contemporary feature walls are created with lattice strips, cut and installed in creative geometric angles. Shiplap and board and batten are classic installations, but here are some alternatives to consider if you’re feeling the need to create…
Finally I have my hands on a renovation project! This is a 1200 square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath duplex with a small patio, in need of a top to bottom makeover. I’ll share more “before” pictures in the weeks to come as I tackle these spaces. Here’s a peek at the rear patio where…