Being at home more than usual right now, we’ve become intensely aware of those projects we’ve never gotten around to. Kids rooms, for instance. Kid rooms a low priority? My client, whose previous home I’d helped with, had sold that house and built a new one. She confessed, “In the other house, I just never […]
COVID 19 may prevent our local fireworks crowds from gathering and keep our neighbors from joining us for backyard burgers this year. But there’s no need to cancel your family’s Fourth of July celebration! What about a nostalgic family picnic featuring a colorful table, themed treats and a happy-go-lucky outdoor celebration? Outdoor July 4 party […]
If you saw my recent post about my retro cool Father’s Day brunch, you know that I find a way to have flowers at every event, even a “manly” meal. And one of my favorite blooms to feature anytime is the big showy peony. For beautiful pastel color and old fashioned beauty, peonies can hardly be […]
It’s time to celebrate Dad. What a guy! What will you be serving Dad for Father’s Day lunch or brunch? Sure, we could have him grill his own steak in the back yard. Or order in barbecue and fixin’s and haul out the paper plates. But this year for Joel I decided to rethink our […]
Ultimate Man Cave Makeover: Jaw-Dropping Ceiling Ideas to Take Your Hangout Spot to the Next Level! Welcome to the ultimate man cave makeover! Today let’s look at how you can create a rock star man cave that your man will love! Are you ready to take your hangout spot to the next level? Get ready […]
What DIY project can I do at home? Are the walls closing in on you? Need a creative outlet or some stress relief? Do you want to know what to build when you are bored? How about some good ideas for home projects? I get that! Me, too! Thankfully, home DIY projects can be easy […]
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 […]
When it comes to picking paint colors for your home, are you feeling the need for some HELP?? When we’re looking for the best neutral paint colors, what is it about standing in front of that paint chip display that unhinges us? Sooooo many choices! “I don’t really know what I like…” “Gee, I know […]