While I was in San Francisco this last April I got the chance to tour the Decorator Showcase home. I've been to show houses before, but this was kind of next level. The house was huge, overlooking the bay and the design was top notch. ... READ MORE
Entry Progress: Paint and Lighting
Memorial day weekend is typically a time to kick off summer and get things done around the house. Work hard play hard, and Micah and I managed to do both. We started out the weekend completing the painting in the entry and finished it off with a ... READ MORE
From Online to Real Life: Arhaus Comes to Kansas City
Online shopping is easy and relaxing, but nothing beats the "in the flesh" experience of hunting and gathering. As someone who spends a lot of time online, browsing the internet for all kinds of goods has become a big part of my day, and I feel ... READ MORE
The Process of Designing a Room: Our Entryway
Sometimes I get asked how I put together a room, and I often struggle to come up with a straight answer. I know a lot of seasoned designers or people who have gone to school for design have some pretty clear cut steps to how they do things, but I ... READ MORE
Swan Lake: Invites and Inspiration
I mentioned last week that Milly's birthday is about a month away, and putting that out there helped motivate me to get started on some of the actual work for the party. Oh, I can brainstorm and look for inspiration all day...it's the work that ... READ MORE
Outdoor Entertaining Essentials and Ideas
Milly's birthday is a little over a month away and while I've had the theme and ideas running through my head for months, it's time to start narrowing down the projects and get to work. Both of our kids have birthdays during warmer months, and I ... READ MORE
Strolling San Francisco + MARCH
My San Fransisco trip happened right as I was gathering inspiration for our own exterior, and the city did not disappoint in providing plenty of it's own. Joannie and I spent most of our time walking the streets to shop and do a little looking ... READ MORE
Emphasizing a Corner Fireplace on a Budget
Yesterday I walked you through the process of painting the fireplace and today I want to show you the final result. I can't believe the impact a little paint has made. All of a sudden the fireplace has a ... READ MORE
How to Paint a Fireplace
I'm going to preface this post by warning you that if you're a purist when it comes to design, you might want to come back next week. I consider myself a purist in most material matters, but an entire room of 80s orange oak now that I've lived ... READ MORE
Poolside Before + Inspiration
The season is fast approaching, and I never thought I would utter this phrase: "We open our pool in less than two weeks!" I love pools. Who doesn't? I love laying by them. I love the feel of cool, fresh water on a hot day. ... READ MORE