Do you feel like you are drowning in STUFF? Do your possessions stress you out instead of bringing you joy? It’s time to break down the steps for sorting, purging, donating, and organizing your things so you can sleep at night and restore your joy! Here are some common clutter issues we all deal with: Mail or paperwork that never makes its … [Read more...]
Here's our story about how two architects discovered their home restoration labor of love over a cup of tea. It All Started with Tea A beautiful, stately, historic home in Dallas, Texas, called the Alexander Mansion, caught my eye in 2011. At a delightful afternoon sitting of the annual Christmas Tea, I fell in love with this majestic old … [Read more...]
Who do you call when you are about to start a home renovation project? A contractor? An interior designer? An architect? All three? In our podcast, 75: When Do I Really Need an Architect?, Holly and I share a checklist of questions and answers to effectively guide you through this process. What follows is a synopsis of that podcast. Before you … [Read more...]
As moms, we love feeling victorious over life's little daily frustrations. Two-tier and three-tier trays are a mom's best friend for tackling clutter. "I can make a square foot of my counter top do double or triple duty? Yes, please!" The tried and true tiered tray is a simple but miraculous invention of space management. With the ingenuity … [Read more...]
Halloween is one of the best times of the year to add some fun décor to your home. But there’s a fine line between gothic chic and creating a gaudy haunted house. It’s all about choosing the perfect color palette, adding haunting textures and maximizing your décor’s impact to ensure your home is your block’s ultimate posh thriller. Here are 7 … [Read more...]
