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Choosing Magical Accents for the Outdoors

How to Make Your Outdoor Space Magical With summer coming on fast, it’s all about outdoor living right now! On beautiful sunny mornings, I just can’t resist taking my coffee out on the deck to listen to the birds sing. Of course, sometimes the weather just plain...

Dream Pantry Makeover

DIY Your Way To Perfect Pantry Organization Ahh, the pantry! Home of your snack stash, baking essentials, canned goods, and… lentils from 2017?? Yep, without the right system in place, the pantry does tend to become a black hole for random foods! Since I love...

8 Creative Storage Hacks for KIDS

8 Creative Storage Hacks for KIDS Kids may be small, but they come with BIG piles of stuff! Between birthdays, Easter, Christmas, and “just-because” gifts, it seems like mountains of toys suddenly appear out of nowhere. Decluttering is important, but we also need to...

Choosing Faucets

Choosing Faucets If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent the last 15+ months washing your hands like crazy....and maybe you’re ready for a sink upgrade? (You’ve earned it!) Let’s start with the FAUCET. One of my pet peeves is trying to wash my hands and not...

How to Choose Fabrics For Your Home

If you’re anything like me, you probably spend a LOT of time deciding what to wear! We put effort into how we dress so that we look and feel our best. But how often do we think about the way we dress our homes?  Yes, our homes need “clothing” too! We can add character...

Do I Need to Hire a General Contractor?

Hey there! So, you're thinking about remodeling your home? Good for you! Now comes the big question: should you hire a general contractor or tackle the job yourself? Well, the answer is neither straightforward nor that simple. Many of my design clients are DIYers....

A Spotlight on Lighting

Let there be light - Will it be bright or will it be colorful? There are so many options now for lighting in our homes. Not only do we have to choose the style and type of light fixture, but we also need to choose the mood. That way we can be seen in our best light....