Learn how to style a glass-front cabinet so it feels layered, intentional, and never cluttered. In this post, I’m sharing my exact process for styling a black arched cabinet in our family room — from shopping your house first and using books as styling tools to creating shelf “moments,” keeping a cohesive color palette, and knowing when to edit back.

When people think about what makes an Airbnb special, they usually think about decor, amenities, or location. But for us, the one thing that matters most happens behind the scenes — and it has shaped the guest experience at our lake house more than almost anything else.

Two years ago I finished the “bones” of our laundry room—cabinetry, layout, and function—based on a saved inspiration image. Now I’m ready to elevate it with warm paint, a backsplash and simple styling. Sharing the before photo and my warm neutral mood board, with the final reveal coming soon.

A modern backyard mood board built around a pool-first layout, clean lines, and a warm neutral palette—cream, white, natural wood, light stone and soft black accents. See the colours, textures and finishes that shaped the overall backyard design concept.

Waiting for 100% certainty? This post shares the 51% rule: decide when the factors lean slightly yes, take the next step, and let clarity follow action — a simple framework for overthinkers.

This post is about the “communication effect”—how talking consistently about your goals turns vague dreams into direction. When you name what you want and revisit it over time, you start making small, strategic choices that add up. With a home-design lens, it’s a reminder that the life you’re building is shaped the same way as a great space: vision first, then aligned decisions.

A moody den concept built around warm neutral tones, layered textures and timeless pieces. This interior mood board explores how comfort, contrast and restraint come together to create a calm, lived-in living space.

Practical lessons learned from hosting a short-term rental for nearly a decade, including how to prepare an Airbnb and/or VRBO guests love — from cleanliness and communication to thoughtful design details and everyday essentials that elevate the experience.

A reflection on stepping away from a traditional career to rethink work, creativity, and value. An exploration of building a more intentional life through design, projects, and work that evolves alongside real life.