Ready to tour my 1926 Tudor Revival Cottage? Friends, call me crazy: in the middle of our busy life of parenting, pastoring, and running a design business, we’re building a house. We are excited but will miss this one!  100-year old house renovation I truly do love it and have had a blast these last few […]

Okay, real talk? I feel like men, especially the father of my children, can be really difficult to buy for. I don’t know if your husband is like mine, but he always wants clothes, like socks, t-shirts, and things I just find boring and uninspiring. But you know what I find inspiring? A power washer. […]

Welcome to my home! I am so excited to give you a tour of my beautiful, family-oriented space. This cottage was built in 1926 and we loved the charm and history! We renovated the kitchen and restored and updated many of the rooms to improve the flow and livability. Behind the pastel colored drywall was […]

4 No Fail Paint Colors. I’m sharing a few of my tried-and-true gray paint colors that I use again and again for myself and my design clients. I cover why lighting and undertones can make or break your choice, what “greige” actually means, and how to test colors the right way before committing. Whether you’re […]

While you’re at home, making little changes can be a big mood lifter. Here’s one: style or restyle your coffee table! Ah, the coffee table. Sure, it’s a knee-banger, but what would we do without it? There it sits, humbly awaiting our drinks, our remotes, our bookmarked pages, our sock-clad feet. What’s a mom to […]

Have you had any family staying with you right now? A lot of my friends have had their parents come stay with them to wait out the shelter at home time. This client designed a space where their live in guests can feel comfortable and like they have their own space!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ This Mother-In-Law suite […]

Has your formal dining table become just a landing zone for your Amazon deliveries? With all of us packed in at home just now, we really need to recover that precious space for family use.  I have some ideas on how to actually use your formal dining table right now! Make your time together at […]

Mothers Day is fast approaching. Hopefully you won’t get exercise equipment, diet books, or wrinkle cream. Or cleaning equipment. Or kitchen appliances of ANY KIND. Actually, moms tell me that they really crave a spot at home they can call their own. Because we’re hunkering down at home, moms everywhere are doing double and triple […]

Work + homeschool. Happy convergence, or perfect storm? We’ve faced lots of challenges in the last couple of months. For one thing, many of us find ourselves not only working from home but also teaching our children. Sometimes how you arrange your spaces can help you cope better. Today I’ll show you some of my […]

Hosting a party at home has class and charm. Hosting a graduation party at home gives you full creative control, saves money on venue costs, and creates a personal, unforgettable vibe your guests will actually remember. Here are some ideas for an at-home family graduation celebration that your graduate will never forget! 1. Special foods, […]