November 19, 2020 A master bath should be relaxing and luxurious. I wanted to design a tranquil space that integrates a soft color palette of grays and natural wood tones. Chandelier The Meritage chandelier by Troy Lighting is the centerpiece that my design revolved around. The vintage mercury glass crystals add an unexpected glam to the room. I can’t wait to see the shimmer and shine emitted by this unique chandelier. The matching wall sconces complete the vintage ... Read More about Our Master Bath Design
Dock House Tour
July 28, 2019 Our dock house was built for relaxation and entertaining! When we purchased our 5.5 acres four years ago, we went right to work making improvements on the land for our future farmhouse. Interior Elements Cabinets Our cabinets were handmade by a carpenter out of poplar. Poplar is a great choice for outdoor cabinetry. Believe it or not, having the cabinets custom built saved us approximately $6,000. We painted them in Benjamin Moore, White Dove, ... Read More about Dock House Tour
Florida Keys Lobster Pasta Recipe
August 10, 2019 This delicious seafood pasta is a tradition I started over 25 years ago. I was looking through a magazine and found this shrimp and crab pasta recipe. It sounded so good I couldn't wait to try it! Since I was a newlywed, I wanted to impress my husband, Jason. At the time, he was stationed in Camp Lejeune but we lived off base in a condo near the ocean in Top Sail Beach, NC. On the way home we passed the “Shrimp Lady”, yes that was actually painted on the side of her ... Read More about Florida Keys Lobster Pasta Recipe
10 Ways To Add Character To A New Build
September 2, 2019|Decorating, Farmhouse Design Your home is a canvas. It's a place to express your personality and style while creating a comfortable, happy place for you and your family. Whether you are getting ready to start your building journey or want to add some charm to your existing home, I have compiled ten easy ways to incorporate character into your space. When I think character in a home, I think "older homes" with thick moldings, heavy trim and shiplap. I love historic ... Read More about 10 Ways To Add Character To A New Build
The Laundry Room Of My Dreams
September 12, 2019|Decorating, Farmhouse Design, Our Building Journey Are you looking to create the ultimate laundry room? Well your'er in luck because I am going to share all the space saving and design ideas we are implementing in our space. Who enjoys doing laundry? No one I know, so why not design a space that is practical, beautiful and makes the chore a pleasant one. With a family of 6, I end up spending more time than I prefer washing and folding clothes. I desire this space ... Read More about The Laundry Room Of My Dreams
Our Farmhouse Floor Plan: Designed For Functionality
July 10, 2019 The thought of designing your family home is exciting and overwhelming. Our past two homes were in track communities where you have limited design freedom and little leverage to change the floor plan. Since we had some experience building a couple of homes, we had a good idea what we would do differently if given the opportunity. Four years ago we purchased 5.5 acres in Vero Beach, Florida, soon after the purchase, we went to work transforming the property into an ... Read More about Our Farmhouse Floor Plan: Designed For Functionality
