Do you want a boring home? Of course not. That is a silly question. However, it happens a lot. Do you know why? People try to decorate everything in one style. They buy the 3-piece matching living room set from the big box store. They purchase the dining room set with its eight matching chairs. You get the idea. While the Parade of … Read More »
Why Your “Do-It-Yourself” Mentality is Making You Poor
Did you know that millionaires, or those likely to become wealthy, are NOT do-it-yourselfers? They are very frugal. They clip coupons and live below their means. They stay out of debt. But what they DON'T do is just as important. Millionaires and those who are likely to become wealthy are not penny-wise and pound-foolish*. They are … Read More »
Lost Creek Stables
Yesterday was very exciting! We got one step closer to our dream of having a place where we can live with our horses. We closed on 5 acres in Bedford, WY. The property has beautiful mountain views and an irrigation canal running through it. We've decided to call our place Lost Creek Stables. Here we'll … Read More »
Light Fixtures for Our Farmhouse
On my last blog post, so many of you commented on which light fixture I should choose for my dining room. Thank you! I had the hardest time deciding. I've finally committed to this one: Decisions never come lightly, for myself or for the work I do for clients. They are scrutinized in every way possible before I commit or present, and I'll … Read More »
Before and After Bathroom Remodel
I've been riding the high of Rue Magazine's feature all week, and I thought it would be fun to tell you a little bit more about our bathroom remodel. Its transformation happened right along with the rest of the house. This place was a wreck when we picked it up. It was bank-owned and had been empty for two years. The previous owners hadn't … Read More »
7 Ways to Make Living in Your Home Easier
When I am asked what makes me different than other designers, there are three things that come to mind. First of all, there's my fine art degree. Art plays a huge roll in my designs. I'm inspired by it, know the history behind it, and many times I paint paintings for my interior design work. I know color inside and out, and art is who I am. … Read More »
Tobi Fairley’s “Design MBA”
Hey everybody! Sorry I went MIA last week. I jetted off to Dallas to hone my interior design skills, and I had the privilege to be tutored by the fabulous Tobi Fairley. I was so busy writing notes and scheming up ideas for my business that I didn't get a lot of pictures taken. Here are a few of the highlights I did catch on camera. Of … Read More »
The Zen of Black and White Photography
Family photographs. At one time, I religiously scrapbooked them. That ended in 2008, with the birth of my last child. Somewhere between three kids, interior design school, a crazy economy, my husband starting his own company, then ME starting my own company, the scrapbooking took a back seat. I have piles of pictures in storage bins and even … Read More »
Creamy Bacon Carbonara
Today I'm sharing a homemade pasta sauce recipe with the smokey addition of bacon. You may never eat bottled Alfredo sauce again! … Read More »
The Barn Painting
Today I am sharing another bespoke child's painting with you. It is an adorable Wyoming "landscape" with a barn, done by a sweet little girl. I repainted it on canvas for Dad's 40th birthday. This was the process: Mom sent her daughter's drawing via email. Because there weren't many colors in it, we needed to figure out a color scheme. We … Read More »
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