

4 Ways to Modernize Interior Trim
The romance of a cabin in the woods has always had a certain allure to me…fresh, cool air, long range mountain views as far as the eye...


More Progress! Construction Update in Wintergreen
Last weekend, we made the 3 hour drive from DC to Wintergreen, VA to meet with our contractors and do our own low voltage electrical...


4 Key Elements for an Awesome Digital Design Board
I wish we all had free access to the awesome software that Joanna Gaines uses in Fixer Upper. It would be amazing to see 3D images of a...


Progress! Construction Update in Wintergreen
For those who have been following along, you will notice that we have made major progress on our custom vacation rental. I'm thrilled...


House Tour | Living Room
About a year ago, we renovated our home. It was the kind of renovation that requires you to move out for several months. Serious. We took...


Get Ready, Set, Go! The 1st HUGE Design Choices You Make When Building Or Renovating
Are you building or renovating a home? Well, me, too! If you're anything at all like me, it feels just a bit overwhelming. Once you've...


House Tour | How to Pack Style & Functionality into a Small Closet
I've been blogging for a few months and there is one house that's missing from all of my posts...mine! Welp, that changes today. Why?...


5 Reasons to Build a Custom Home (in your LIFETIME!)
Let's face it. You are unlikely to find everything you want in an existing home. Whether it's your primary home or a vacation home like...


Working with an In-house Designer at West Elm
Let’s be clear, I am a design enthusiast, not an interior designer. Yes, I’ve taken a class or two and decorated a handful of houses, but...


How to Choose the Best Wood Floors for a Vacation Rental
Let's face it. There are a myriad of flooring choices - carpet, tile, wood, concrete and more! For our vacation rental, we quickly...