The story of a real modern farmhouse came to be in rural Iowa.

I’m kicking of 2022 with a feature on a butler’s pantry remodel that I started designing last January. This client was a virtual design client located in North Carolina.  She is someone who spends a lot of time in her home and wanted to enjoy the gift of her home.    Even though a laundry room […]

To conclude the Healthier Homes series, I’d like to talk about some of the ways that accessibility influences our wellbeing at home.  Nobody wants to picture themselves (or anyone they love) with mobility challenges.  However, if we want our homes to be truly welcoming and safe for everyone who visits, it’s worth thinking about accessibility. […]

In Healthier Homes, part 3, we’re going to look at some simple things you can do in your home to improve your indoor air quality.  I would wager to guess that most of you haven’t ever given a thought to your indoor air quality aside from how your home smells.  You’re starting to know better, […]

In part 2 of the Healthier Home series, I’d like to talk about the materials that you touch and the air you breathe in your home. In part 1, we looked at the impact of the design of our homes when it comes to implementing and encouraging healthier habits.  Today, I’ll be discussing some of […]

It’s no secret that January typically ushers in lots of conversations on healthier habits in the upcoming year.  Since my realm is design, I wanted to talk about what we can do to create healthier homes that are designed to help you thrive.  There are a lot of factors that come into play when we […]

I’ve felt like I was both not enough and too much so many times and for so many reasons.  Sometimes simultaneously, which is the ultimate no-win situation.  Maybe you’ve been there, too.  Building a home or embarking on a large project like a remodel can bring these feelings to the surface.  These kinds of projects […]

I’m writing this blog post from my home office, recovering from COVID-19, quarantining along with the rest of my family.  So far, it seems to be a mild case and that’s something I’m giving thanks for! Celebrations with extended family are for sure out of the picture for us on Thanksgiving Day.  Maybe Thanksgiving celebrations […]

I recently finished a book called The Powerful Purpose of Introverts by Holly Gerth, which got me thinking about designing for Introverts and all the ways that I can help support their needs through design. I often think of how space can be shaped to promote interaction or convenience, but it’s equally important to consider […]

It took 4 years to move into our new home.  That’s the time it took us from purchasing our lot to move-in.  It definitely doesn’t have to take that long, but we were more concerned with doing it well than doing it fast, so while it wasn’t our preference, we knew long-term, that it was […]