We recently returned from a ski trip, where we stayed in a cute little condo near the slopes. Every time I stay in a rental, I think about how I would furnish and decorate it if it were my vacation home. (Anyone else do that?) Home prices and mortgage rates are still high, so a ski chalet is not ... Read More about Designing a Vacation Home
Home Organization: Sustaining (aka Staying Organized)
The longest month of the year is behind us! Did you get some decluttering and purging done in January? If so, congratulations! Take a moment and celebrate that success. Now it’s back to business. Your spaces look great, you feel lighter… but how do you keep it ... Read More about Home Organization: Sustaining (aka Staying Organized)
2022 Colonial Williamsburg Designer-in-Residence: Nelson-Galt House Tour
In December, I had the opportunity to tour the Nelson-Galt House in Colonial Williamsburg, designed by Heather Chadduck Hillegas. Heather is the 2022 Colonial Williamsburg Designer-in-Residence. You can read about the Designer-in-Residence program and a bit about Heather’s background ... Read More about 2022 Colonial Williamsburg Designer-in-Residence: Nelson-Galt House Tour
2023 Home Project Plans
During all the goal-setting that comes with the beginning of the new year, we spent some time one evening discussing the home projects we plan to tackle in 2023. We are still recovering from the kitchen remodel this past summer, so this year will not feature any major interior projects. Instead, ... Read More about 2023 Home Project Plans
Tips for Environmentally-Friendly Decluttering
Happy New Year! As the holiday decorations come down, we crave simplicity and a fresh start. Decluttering is a productive way to breathe some fresh air into our spaces. But what to do with all the piles of unwanted items that result? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, in 1960, the ... Read More about Tips for Environmentally-Friendly Decluttering