Creating a home you love - and a life that feels like yours.
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Real homes, thoughtful design and the small choices that shape how we live. Plus practical lessons from hosting our family lake house.
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DESIGN
How I Styled Our Kitchen Table to Feel Finished - Not Staged
After seven years with a mostly bare kitchen table, I finally decided to style it. Here’s how I used a few simple elements—flowers, candlesticks, fresh fruit and a new chandelier—to make our everyday dining space feel warm and finished without ever feeling staged.
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LIFESTYLE
Can a Family Lake House Really Work as an Airbnb?
Can a family lake house really work as both a cherished family retreat and a successful Airbnb? After nearly ten years of welcoming guests into the place we love most, I've learned that operating a vacation rental isn't about creating a perfect property—it's about creating a home people genuinely love spending time in.
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DESIGN
How I Turned Our Covered Patio Into an Outdoor Living Room
Learn how we designed our covered patio to feel like an outdoor living room. From layout and lighting to fireplace design, furniture and styling, these are the decisions that created a space our family uses almost every day.