It’s that time of year where most of us are starting to make plans for the holidays and some of you will get the pleasure (I hope!) of hosting people in your home. The holidays are busy so I like to prioritize the simplest items that will move the needle the most for me in […]

Decor, Design, Hospitality, Interior Design, Purpose of Home, Tips

October 29, 2024

Hosting for the Holidays

It’s been fun to watch the 2024 Olympics in Paris over the last few weeks. There’s something about seeing those athletes push to cross the finish line first. Blessed with physiques perfectly suited to their sport, but also supported with a team of coaches and lots of practice. It’s gotten me thinking a lot about […]

Design, Interior Design, Tips

August 6, 2024

The Olympic Sport of Design

This blog and my business are about interior design. Design is what I do. However, for me design has always been about so much more than pretty homes and things. Design is about creating spaces that support the activities of your life. Home is our safe space that we come to after a hard day […]

Disaster, Faith, Purpose of Home

July 5, 2024

When Home takes a Hit

Flooded Creek in Backyard

Let’s explore one of my favorite design styles of all time – Mid-century Modern Design.

Architecture, Design, Design History, Interior Design

May 6, 2024

Historic Homes Part 7: Mid-Century Modern Style

The Craftsman Style was pioneered by the Arts and Crafts movement and led by influential figures like William Morris and Gustav Stickley. This style celebrated simplicity, functionality, and skilled craftsmanship. The style gained popularity in the United States during the early 20th century, becoming synonymous with the American Arts and Crafts movement. Craftsman houses were […]

Architecture, Design History, Interior Design

April 5, 2024

Historic Homes Part 6: Craftsman Style Homes

Craftsman Style Living Room

Prairie Style architecture originated in Chicago at the turn of the 20th century. It was developed by a group of Chicago Architects that have came to be known as the Prairie School. Perhaps the most well known architect in the Prairie School movement was Frank Lloyd Wright. Prairie school architecture combined the ideas of the Arts […]

Architecture, Design History

December 3, 2023

Historic Homes Part 5: Prairie Style Homes

Take a look at Tudor Style Homes with me and see what might inspire your next project!

Architecture, Design, Design History

November 3, 2023

Historic Homes: Part 4 Tudor Homes

What comes to mind when you think of Victorian Style homes? I picture corsets and parasols, dark parlors, lace doilies and loads of decorative detail. Not exactly my personal cup of tea. However, I’m a believer that every style has something to offer and contains ideas that can spark our imagination, so let’s look closer […]

Architecture, Design, Design History

October 9, 2023

Historic Homes Part 3: Victorian Style

Find inspiration in the Romantic Style Homes of the 1800’s.

Architecture, Design, Design History

September 4, 2023

Historic Homes Part 2: Romantic Style

Learn about the timeless elegance of colonial style homes

Design, Design Hisotry

August 5, 2023

Historic Homes Part 1: Colonial Style