Inspiration: Contemporary & Stylish Staircases
The staircase is often the first thing guests see when they enter a home - here are some staircases that really make a statement!
Read MoreA Breakdown of Home Inspections Recommended in the Portland Metro Area
For buyers, getting the right home inspections is a critical step of the home buying process. I’m sharing the home inspections that I recommend to my buyers in the Portland metro area!
Read MoreShopping: Entryway Lighting
I’m in the market for a new light fixture for our entryway - I want something large with gold and glass accents and I’m finding amazing options!
Read MoreInspiration: Gorgeous Christmas Trees
Believe it or not, this is the first time David and I are putting up a Christmas tree! I’m so excited to decorate it and using these gorgeous trees as inspiration for my own!
Read MoreShopping: Winter Decor from Target
As you know by now, I like my seasonal decor to be subtle, not over the top or in your face. For winter I prefer rich colors, gold accents, and luxe, cozy fabrics. Target certainly delivers with great winter home decor!
Read MoreTips for Listing Your Home
I’ve compiled some of the tips I share with home sellers to make their homes look their best and help make the process and smooth and easy as possible!
Read MoreInspiration: Contemporary Dining Rooms
I’m so excited to design our dining room soon - I have so many ideas and am trying to narrow down what I think will work best in our space! I definitely want something fresh, light and contemporary, and the designs I’ve linked here are serving perfect inspiration!
Read MoreShopping: Subtle Fall Decor
I’ve never been a big fan of the Halloween approach to fall decorating, so in the past I’ve tended to go towards cute pumpkins, warmer colors and cozy fabrics. I’m realizing though, that I could forego pumpkins entirely and pick more subtle fall decor that is less in your face and more neutral. Here are some great picks to help you transition your home into fall!
Read MoreShopping: Round Coffee Tables
I’ve been shopping for a round coffee table for our family room - here are some of my favorite options!
Read MoreInspiration: Not-So-Basic Kitchens
Kitchens are often the heart of the home - it is where families tend to gravitate and a lot of the activity takes place. As a Realtor, kitchens are so important to my buyers - they need to be functional but also (hopefully) aesthetically pleasing and a place where you would want to spend time. In the future I would love to redo our kitchen, but for now I’m just dreaming about the gorgeous spaces below!
Read MoreWallpaper Tips and Tricks
We did a wallpaper wall in our nursery and learned so much in the process! It was both much harder and much easier than I expected, and while the results are not perfect we are very happy with our efforts and the overall look. I’m sharing the tricks we learned below - I’m hoping to do our dining room next, and knowing these tips will make things much easier!
Read MoreInspiration: Backyard Lighting
There’s nothing better than evenings spent outside, enjoying a leisurely dinner with friends, wine on the patio or relaxing with a good book after a long day. Even though the summer days are longer, good lighting is key for enjoying your backyard year round.
Read MoreShopping: Bar Carts
A bar cart is such a versatile piece of furniture - not only is it a great place to store tools and ingredients for a home bar, but it can be great storage or display for almost anything!
Read MoreVivian's Nursery
We designed a sweet, feminine nursery for our little girl Vivian. I’m sharing pictures and linking to all of the decor here!
Read MoreInspiration: Built-In Dining Nooks
We are planning to add built-in bench seating to our kitchen eating area to create a cozy dining nook - here are some gorgeous eating areas to provide inspiration!
Read MoreShopping: Outdoor Water Features
I love outdoor fountains and am on the hunt for the perfect water feature for my own backyard! Here are some of my favorites!
Read MoreThe Top 14 Interior Design Trends of 2022
2022 will bring warmer colors, bolder home decor and a nod to nature, sustainability and vintage elements in the home. More is more in 2022 - more color, more design, more style in the home. Now is not the time to be afraid to go big and bold. Have fun when you are decorating and embrace making your home exactly what you want it to be.
Read MoreInspiration: Chic Formal Living Rooms
Now that I have a formal living room in my own home, I’m gathering inspiration on how to create a stylish yet comfortable space where people actually want to gather!
Read MoreShopping: Practical & Stylish Bookshelves
Bookshelves are a great multi-purpose furniture item - of course they are a great place to display your book collection, but they can also hold storage baskets, decorative items and other home decor!
Read MoreInspiration: Winter Home Decor
I like to match my decor to the season, and winter is such a fun time to decorate, even without factoring in Christmas. Rich color schemes, lush fabrics, faux fur and tons of greenery - there are so many ways to bring a cozy feeling into your home during the cooler months. I’ve found some amazing inspiration for creating your very own winter wonderland!
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