If you look online or talk to a friend, this is the question that pops up more often than not. It's not an easy one to answer. As always, it's helpful to look at the time the article was written and the area you are considering building. I am writing this in June 2022, and we live and work an hour south of Jackson Hole, which has long been … Read More »
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The Best White Paint Colors
While many are saying white is out, the truth is, it will always have a place. Designers that have been in the game for a long time watch trends but we know not to jump on any particular bandwagon. For us, it's our job to manage how to use paint, wood, antiques, new furniture, pattern, color, scale, and value to make a home beautiful and the … Read More »
A New Year
It's 3 AM. I've just woken up and lay in the darkness. There's a faint glow of moon touching the white snow outside that outlines my windows. This is normal. I can probably count the times I've slept through the night on one hand. Sometimes I've railed against it. Sometimes an anxiety-ridden to-do list rattles through my mind. On other … Read More »
Project Evergreen
To finish off a week by wrapping up a project that has taken the better part of two years is a sweet , sweet ending. This home was built for a vacation retreat away from the city. While the home is light in color, it is ready to handle grandchildren and large family parties with tile floors and extensive use of performance fabrics from Sunbrella … Read More »
The Halfway House
Hi. It has been awhile since I've had the time to write. Interior design work has been demanding, and we sent our oldest daughter to college this fall. I'm trying to wrap my head around it all to stay afloat. This has also been one of the most beautiful Septembers that I can remember. On Friday, Dave and I hopped on his motorcycle and … Read More »
How to trim your faucet budget
We're seeing a record number of people moving to Star Valley. Real estate is hot. We're in a seller's market with not enough inventory for the demand. But we aren't the only ones. It's like that everywhere. I think people are building because of the low interest rates and the chance to get out of the city, but we've been dealing with … Read More »
How to Pick a Range Hood
I'm deep into a few kitchens right now, and as I've been working on their ranges and ventilation, I thought it'd be a good topic to cover on the blog. There's a lot to think about (I can't cover it all in this post), but at least I can help you get started. Always, always ask your local appliance expert for the latest recommendations, especially … Read More »
How to Design a Bathroom with Wall-Mount Faucets and Vessel Sinks
I've been in teaching mode lately, and it occurred to me that it might be time to do more of that on my design blog! The blog exists as an outlet ( i.e. brain dump) for me. I don't do as many as I used to because I'm busy, but also because I really don't want to add anything to the noise unless it's helpful. I'm currently in the thick of … Read More »
Looking Forward
We're in the middle of my favorite time of year: a holiday break with my family. We've been doing a whole lot of nothing, and it's been wonderful. I hop off of social media, read books, sleep as much as possible, and plan out the next year. Truth be told, a chunk of my planning happened during the Thanksgiving break. With my kids being involved … Read More »
Owner’s Bathroom Reveal
When I was pregnant with our third child, Dave and I were trying to explain to our son that he would soon have a baby sister. We were driving in the car and discussing what made a family. Kel, trying to sort out our conversation in his three-year-old brain, finally had it figured out. He stated in his matter-of-fact way, "A family means you all … Read More »
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