When I first wrote this post several years ago, I had no idea that it would resonate with so many people. Gray interiors were the predominant trend for over a …
In 2023, I started a habit of tracking everything I read and watched in a note on my phone. I enjoyed revisiting so much, that I continued the habit for …
At the beginning of 2023, I set up a note on my phone called “2023 Media” and made a goal to record every TV show I watched (and every book …
As an avid reader who prefers historical fiction to every other genre, I frequently find myself returning to World War II novels time and again. I’ve mentioned a few of …
Are you planning for a primary bathroom remodel or building your new custom dream home? Bathrooms are one of the most complicated spaces to design in any home. They require …
Transforming a house into a home can be quite the journey, one that often involves numerous phases. We completed the first phase of our 1980s contemporary home exterior makeover last …
I designed my very first kitchen back in 2006. We were living in the Woodlea Historic District of Central Phoenix, and I got this gut feeling that it was time …
It’s almost October, and Fall is my favorite time of year to curl up with a good historical fiction book and read away the evening, curled up in bed with …
Becoming parents has been our single biggest motivator to seek out fun things to do in Des Moines, particularly during the frigid winter months when outdoor time is limited. While …
Reading has always been one of my strongest passions and my number one hobby since my earliest memories. The amount of time I have devoted to reading has ebbed and …
I can say with 100% certainty that I would not be where I am as an interior designer or an interior design business owner without the treasure trove of free …
We purchased our 1980s contemporary style home in West Des Moines right before our son was born. We looked at a dozen or more houses that summer, and when we …
We have a new project up on our Morris Lare project portfolio. We designed this kitchen remodel for a young family in Winterset, Iowa, which is in rural Madison County, …