High Point Market is a must-see for anyone in the design business. I try to go once a year to catch up with vendors, colleagues, and learn from the many educational events. Trying to get from Wyoming to High Point, NC is always an adventure. No matter how I try to arrange my flights, there's simply not a convenient way to get through four … Read More »
Q & A: Styling a Fireplace
Today I wanted to try something a little different. This blog was the place I started in 2009, and it has done many transformations. This may or may not be another one...we'll see how it goes! I want to start a series where I answer reader's questions. Do you like that idea? It could be a fun way to interact as well as solve some dilemmas that … Read More »
Laundry Room
Today I want to give you a look at what I'm designing for our mudroom/laundry. I am creating final drawings and locking in my cabinet choices. This part always makes me excited and a little bit nervous. Committing to these expensive, hard-to-change architectural details is a big deal! As you know, our home isn't that big, so we needed to combine … Read More »
What is Living Simply?
I love books, especially when they are beautiful. Recently I ordered two. One because it expresses a viewpoint I love; the other because it is the opposite of everything I am. One is tied to nature; the other to finding beautiful things in unorthodox ways. While I enjoyed the way the last was written, it gave me the sudden urge to purge my … Read More »
Lost Creek Stables Kitchen Design
Hi everyone! Today is going to be one of the most exciting days on the blog. I've been working and working and working on our new home's kitchen design. If you haven't been with us before, we are building an elegant, modern farmhouse and developing the rest of some new property. We chose to make this move so we can keep and ride our horses in … Read More »
My Journey to Happiness
My husband's beautiful eyes were burning a hole in me. "So what is it?" he asked. "What do you mean?" "What's gotten into you?" He was smiling now, but his eyes were still intense. How could I explain? A shot of anxiety and hope bolted through me all at once. I wasn't great with words when I was put on the spot. After some … Read More »
Craftsman Exterior Color Scheme
Hello Monday and all of you that are stopping by! Fall has arrived and we are barreling toward winter in Wyoming. It's always a gift to watch the trees change colors this time of year. Speaking of color, I wanted to share a color consultation I did for my father-in-law. He is currently building a spec home and asked me to pick his exterior … Read More »
The 1 Decorating Mistake You Don’t Know You’re Making
Close your eyes. Imagine you are the best version of you possible. What do you look like? How do you walk? What are you doing? I saw a post this morning on Facebook of a man who wanted to live a "heart-minded" life. I love that thought. I've been on my own "heart-minded" journey for a few years now, and the more I get into it, the … Read More »
The Minimalist Guide to Window Treatments
In my last semester of college, I was staying late at the school to finish a painting. Dave was home with our 2 year old daughter. It was dark outside and silent in the studio. As I worked away, one of my favorite professors walked in. He was arranging some things for a class in the morning. As he headed out, he stopped and watched what I was … Read More »
How to Make Smart Decisions and Keep Your Construction Project on Track
When we built our first "dream home", becoming an interior decorator wasn't even on my radar. I had a natural eye for what looked good, but I was naive. I didn't realize how tiring all the decisions would become. By the time I was deciding on style of doorknobs, hinge colors, and light fixtures, I was completely overwhelmed! I would have given … Read More »