Planning a Garage Addition: Designing for Better Storage, Flow & Function
When we first walked through this house with our realtor in 2017, I remember saying the tiny tuck-under garage wasn’t a big deal. We’ll just add a garage someday, I said. Fast forward nine years of parking on the street, hauling kids and car seats over snowbanks, hauling Costco loads through the rain and snow, […]
When Online Furniture Isn’t What You Expect: A Budget Bedroom Refresh
Designing this bedroom in our Minneapolis short-term rental taught me an expensive lesson: never trust online product photos. It was one of the first bedrooms I ever designed, and I made more than a few rookie mistakes. The first came when the rug arrived. The colors looked nothing like they had online, but returning it […]
Using AI to Visualize a Sunroom Refresh (And How It Actually Turned Out)
Each year, we choose a few thoughtful updates for our rentals—projects that elevate the experience and help the homes feel fresh, comfortable, and a little more special over time. One project we took on in 2026 was refreshing the sunroom in our Minneapolis short-term rental. This space was originally renovated in 2023 as part of […]
Designing a Historic Craftsman Bathroom: Custom Hex Mosaic Tile Pattern + Timeless Remodel Ideas
My latest project has been remodeling a home for a dear friend, preparing it for resale. The house is an early-1900s Craftsman in Minneapolis with absolutely beautiful original character—maple hardwood floors, deep statement trim, and the kind of architectural details that immediately make you want to preserve rather than replace. The home has two bathrooms, […]
How to Use AI (ChatGPT) to Plan Your Next Interior Design Project
Is anyone else completely amazed at the speed at which AI has evolved? In this post we will discuss my latest obsession, how to use AI (ChatGPT) to plan interior design/ remodeling!
Designing a Moody Small Bathroom with Heidi Callier Vibes (On a Much Smaller Budget)
Labor brings many of us so close to our max budget that we have to save money on the materials end. But how can you save money in materials without ending end up with a basic looking bathroom?
Lake Home Kitchen Reveal Before and After with Loves and Regrets
Our down-to-the-studs Minnetonka kitchen renovation is finally complete! Here we discuss my favorite features and biggest regrests.
Quick, Easy and Affordable Home Office Update
Take a peek at how our home office has changed over the past 7 years! More patterns? More storage? Yes please.