School is back in session and there are backpacks, lunchboxes, gym gear, shoes, electronic devices, and homework to keep track of – you know, all those things that get strewn all over your house! Multiply that by two or more kids and you’ve got an organizational nightmare on your hands. Does the thought of it all stress you out? Don’t let it! Put a … [Read more...]
Tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, thunderstorms with damaging hail … unfortunately, they’re part of nature. Here in Texas, we experience dangerous weather every year. We are so accustomed to having our modern conveniences at our fingertips that even a minor upset to our normal routines, such as losing power for an extended period or being forced out of … [Read more...]
Ahh... the fun of college life! Living away from home, new friends, late night studying, football games, finals week, and TINY dorm rooms! If living in a dorm room is your new reality, you may have coordinated decor with your roommate, moved into your room and taken the photos with Mom and Dad where everything looks #Instagood. But now you … [Read more...]
Recently, Holly Hall, owner, architect, and interior designer at hpd architecture + interiors was quoted in an article about the new solar panel mandate in California. Solar panels on the roofs of private homes are not a new phenomenon. What is making news however, are the new standards passed by the California Energy Commission in May 2018. … [Read more...]
The holidays and our New Year’s resolutions are distant memories. Spring Break is still a month away. It’s too cold to go outside, and we need a distraction from eating Girl Scout Cookies. So, let’s make the best of it and refresh your home for spring. By embracing the moment now to make your home look and feel its best, all will be completed by … [Read more...]
