I love living in the least populated state in the Union, but it does present some challenges as a designer. Sometimes I have to drive great distances to find the product that I need. Yesterday I spent eight hours in the car. The road from my house to Salt Lake City winds through many places even radio is hard to receive, so that meant lots … Read More »
Does the View Present a Worthy Motive?
Good Things Take Great Effort Scott Christensen is a small, quiet-spoken man who is one of the best landscape painters of our time. As I sat with three other people in his advanced painting workshop, we had to listen closely to hear every word he was saying. His style wasn't to ramble, however. He got directly to his point. "That's what you … Read More »
Opposites
Today while other interior designers are starting their day with makeup and tailored clothing, I will be driving a pickup truck down a dusty road. I will throw on some worn leather gloves instead of perfume and a dress. It satisfies a part of me I can't explain. I'll look at my social media feed, filled with amazing homes in exotic … Read More »
Master Bedroom Design
This post is going to be short and sweet. I want to share some eye candy I've created for a long-distance client. We're working on her master bedroom together. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments section! This is the arrangement around her bed, which is going to be the focal point. The bed is the clients, nightstands … Read More »
What Does Quality Lighting Really Cost?
From an electrician that "puts in the expensive, couple hundred dollar light fixtures" to client expectations of a good lighting budget, I felt the need to share some thoughts about lighting costs today. I remember the final construction phase of our first home. When it was time to pick out the light fixtures, I had extreme "decision" … Read More »
Lost Creek Stables Main Floor Plan
A few weeks ago I shared the first drawings of our home. I was going to share the other buildings on our land in the next post (garage; barn) but decided to switch course last night. Instead, I want to stay focused on the house for awhile. It keeps me motivated to make design decisions, and I think you'll find it more interesting. So … Read More »
House Plans for Lost Creek Stables
I am thrilled to share the first of many plans for our horse property, which we are calling Lost Creek Stables. If this is your first time on the blog, let me catch you up quickly. Last year Dave and I purchased 5 1/2 acres of raw ground. It is a place where we can have our horses (more on this in upcoming posts) and raise our children with … Read More »
The Messenger
A day before my birthday last year, I was working in my office. My desk snuggles in a corner and is flanked by two large windows at ground level, so I get to see birds and wildlife quite often. That day, a bird landed in front of my window that I had never seen before. His head was as black as night when no moon or stars give light. He had a … Read More »
Craftsman Home Before and After
Good morning! Today I'm excited to share a fun project with you. This project started with my husband and his business partner. They were building a new home for a young family. The homeowners had a very clear vision of what they wanted. They asked me to jump on board to help them design their cabinetry. They wanted to make it look … Read More »
Before and After Powder Bathroom
I love my clients! I think they are the best people on earth. Last night a long-distance client sent me photos of her powder room that we had done together. I have never set foot in this home....she lives in another state. It doesn't matter where you live when you're meant to work together. Anyway, seeing the results was the best present I … Read More »
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