This post was another reader request, and while we tackle 95% of our home renovations ourself, there are certainly times we hire out certain projects- like our recent roof replacement. Having worked in the interior design industry for many years, I think I’ve worked with enough contractors and trade professionals to share some valuable insight in regards to hiring good, reliable help. From finding the right contractor for the job to interviewing them, explaining your project, getting started, and managing expectations through the duration of the project, I’m spilling my best tips! Click through and definitely save this one for later… I hope it’s a good resource. Continue Reading
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Things are moving right along with my home office renovation. Emmett has been making awesome construction progress, and I’ve been working behind-the-scenes to get everything ordered (lead times are kind of crazy right now). This week has been focused…
I shared our office dining space a couple weeks ago (pictured above), and one item that made the biggest impact was large scale art from my best friend, Laurie Anne. I ended up ordering a natural, unfinished, maple frame from…
How was your weekend? I wanted one more day. Haha! We spent Saturday and Sunday working, but it was nice to cross a lot off of our list. I’m not going to lie- I definitely forgot to publish this post…
Every single window in our home had plantation shutters when we moved in (here’s the before tour, if you’re interested). We currently only have a few left to replace, but it has made a big difference in both the…