BLACK AND COPPER KITCHEN HARDWARE
The kitchen is the hub of our homes. It’s the first stop in the morning when you want (need!) a cup of coffee to get going, it’s where the kids drop their backpacks when they get home, it’s where you and your friends catch up over a glass (or so) of wine, it’s where...
BARREL + BEAM BREWERY: REVEAL
If you are a local around Marquette, MI you have surely heard about the new Barrel + Beam Brewery that opened up in the old Northwoods Supper Club building. There is always lots of hype surrounding new businesses in our area, we love to rally together and support...
CEILING FANS THAT DON’T SUCK
It’s officially summer (YAY!), and the temperatures are rising. When you come home from a sunny day at the beach, you want to unwind in the (hopefully cool) comfort of home. Whether you’re cooling your home with breezes through an open window or the chilly hum of the...
BARREL + BEAM BREWERY : DESIGN PLAN
Everyone is a sucker for a good BEFORE + AFTER of a project. Swiping between images of the transformation is so easy and satisfying. But I try to make it a point to not breeze over all the work and planning that gets us to this point in the way Fixer Upper does. The...
TREND ALERT! COLORED KITCHEN CABINETS
TREND ALERT! COLORED KITCHEN CABINETS Colored kitchen cabinets are on the rise! White kitchens had a huge moment for the last several years. But today's trends are moving in a different direction and using color in a bold way! Dark greens, blues and grays are...
PROJECT REVEAL: SAFARI NURSERY
Nothing like seeing all the planning and hard work come together in an amazing project reveal. This Safari inspired nursery was no different. Usually the after images take my breath away, But these knocked the wind right out of me. It probably has something...
OUR FAVORITE COFFEE TABLES UNDER $500
OUR FAVORITE COFFEE TABLES UNDER $500 Your furniture doesn't have to break the bank! There are plenty of affordable + stylish options out there--you just have to know where to look. Let us make it easy on you with a round up of our current favorite coffee tables!...
4 THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR YOUR NEXT RENO
FOUR THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR YOUR NEXT RENO 1. It is rare that your project budget will allow you to get every single thing you desire. Think hard about what is most important in your renovation. Increasing work space in a cramped kitchen? Creating a more sociable and...
AN EASY BOHO-CHIC BEDROOM
One of my favorite spaces to design for my clients is the bedroom. I love the endless opportunities for soft textiles, layers of patterns and creating cozy and functional spaces. Come take a peek inside a boho-chic bedroom that I just wrapped-up for a client! AN EASY...
WHY I HATE FIXER UPPER
I CAN HEAR THE COLLECTIVE GASP NOW...But hear me out on this one. WHY I HATE FIXER UPPER I don't hate Joanna or the farmhouse style or even the shiplap. What I can't stand is the unrealistic expectations this show (and basically every other HGTV show) gives clients. ...
HOW TO STYLE YOUR SOFA
HOW TO STYLE YOUR SOFA A great way to make your living room feel complete is by styling your sofa. Not only can it set the tone for the feel of the room but styling your sofa is a way to add color, texture and create something unique in your space. A lot of our...
A SOOTHING MASTER BEDROOM
In a busy young family the master bedroom tends to be the last room in the house to get addressed. We want to put our best foot forward when it comes to the spaces that more people will see and use. But taking the time to create a relaxing retreat + 'adult-only' space...
FAVORITE GRAY COLOR COMBOS
FAVORITE GRAY COLOR COMBOS We all love shades of gray (not 50 shades), but wow there are a lot of them! Gray can be a tricky color to use because there are so many different variations with completely different undertones. So to make it easy--- here are a few of our...
A SAFARI INSPIRED NURSERY: DESIGN PLAN
This weekend we have another photo shoot scheduled to capture the end result of a Single Room Fix makeover (yay!). So often we get hung up on sharing the pinterest-perfect after images that we don't spend enough time talking about the design plan that got us to that...
6 COZY RUGS TO WARM YOU UP THIS WINTER
6 COZY RUGS TO WARM YOU UP THIS WINTER Winter hit us hard last week as temperatures dropped across the country. So lets warm those toes up! Here are 6 cozy rugs to warm you up this winter! Rugs that have a soft hand and a high pile are so cozy you can take a nap on...
INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS 2018
Can you believe another year is coming to a close?! We had a wonderful and busy 2017 full of amazing projects ( like the midcentury cottage, this family friendly living room makeover, this totally to-die-for playroom for a virtual client, and who could forget the...
HOLIDAY PILLOW ROUNDUP!
HOLIDAY PILLOW ROUNDUP! The quantity of holiday pillows on the market is overwhelming! So here is our holiday pillow round up to help you quickly make some decisions....less than 3 weeks! Remember that mixing and matching your holiday pillows is key and buying your...
OUR HOME TOUR
OUR HOME TOUR Ever wanted to take a peek inside my home to see how I live and decorate my personal space? To be honest, when you are an interior designer the bar is set so high for your own home. People have high expectations and expect everything to be perfect and...
OUR FAVORITE ROUND MIRRORS
Round mirrors our one of our favorite design elements lately. They can help fill a space, add reflective light not to mention this round shape is right on trend! However, there are so many choices it can be seriously overwhelming. Almost every online retailer has...
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