Overnight Reading
I hope youre all enjoying these last days of summer vacation, my kids are back in school this week and Im so happy theyre returning, theyve been so lazy lately and need structure! Yesterday I made more progress on my DIY desk project, and today Im taking planning on doing a little wine tas …
A One-Day Outdoor Room Renovation
Hey everyone! Today I wanted to share a one day makeover I finished for my friend Cheryl over the weekend. You remember when I painted her piano last year? We were hanging out in the backyard by the pool and discussing the sitting space – they have a fabulous pool and a nice pergola but her out …
substitutes for white shiplap
Architectural detail on the wall adds an additional layer of definition to any space, Ive 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. Im a fan of planked walls, I too have done my own DIY white shiplap i …
Using FLM Ceramics to Create Tile
Last monthI had the pleasure of interviewing a local tile maker and witnessing how he turns clay into handmade works of art. Forrest Lesch-Middelton is an artist and educator who has a studio in my hometown – he discovered pottery at 14 and a few years ago started making architectural tile for …
Renovating Kassie and David’s Kitchen
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 herkitchen. Our first meeting took place in November in he …
Secrets on Home Styling That Everyone Should Know

Home styling is the key to taking your home to the next level. Follow these easy pro tips to achieve the perfect look.
EASIER AND MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU THINK, FINDING THE MOTIVATION TO CREATE THE HOME YOU TRULY WANT! Follow these suggestions to find the drive to upgrade your house despite having a family and a busy schedule. Your life’s quality depends on it.

If you don’t love your home, you aren’t living your best life. Follow these tips to find the motivation to improve your home, even when you are crazy busy.
In the MIDST OF NORMAL BUSY LIFE, IT CAN BE REALLY HARD TO FIND TIME FOR DIY HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. FOLLOW THESE 7 ADVICES TO GET THE TIME YOU NEED TO BUILD THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS!

It can be really hard to find time for DIY home improvement projects in the midst of normal busy life. Follow these 7 tips to find (or create) the time you need to create the home of your dreams!
Bed Dressing: 6 Simple Pillow Arrangements

Pillows are an easy way to add character to your home decor. If you’re looking for ideas on how to dress a bed, try one of these arrangements!
Defining Space Planning (and How to Create a Space Plan)

What is space planning? In this easy to understand post, you will learn what space planning is, why it is so important AND learn how to create a space plan.