Update: click on my first article here! One of my favorite things I have gotten to do probably EVER was work with American Farmhouse Style magazine. They featured our home in their Fall 2017 issue and it was an absolute ton of work to get it ready. Even so, I loved every bit of the process, from the lengthy but exciting approval process to the photo shoot a few months later. American ... View Post
Getting the Look
It's hard to believe it has been one full year since our photo shoot for American Farmhouse Style magazine! It has been such a busy year since, and I was so burned out on decorating that I thought I would never care about decorating our own house again. Then, we found ourselves opening a shop that was originally just kitchen hardscapes (cabinets, countertops and tile), and turned into all that ... View Post
The Countdown
Hi there! It seems I have been missing from my blog-writing duties lately. I am so, so tired right now but we are almost to the fun part where I get to design and style our showroom! I can't wait to post pictures of it (and our other projects), and hopefully meet you at our shop! Things have evolved in the past few months so much that it's hard to keep up! I would love to give you an ... View Post
Want to Play #moveitforward?
Hi there! I hope you guys are enjoying fall, wherever you live. Fall is my favorite season. I love to decorate for fall, especially after a long, hot summer in the South. This year we're skipping the fall decorations and just enjoying the change in the weather. Normally I go all out, but this year I just put that stuff away in May because of our fall photo shoot. Our magazine feature has ... View Post
10 Ways to Get a Magazine-Worthy Home
You want this: But you have this: Let me help. Following these tips will guarantee you success if you stick to them carefully! Identify the cause of the mess and deal with it accordingly. Most likely, the number one barrier between your current home and your perfect home is children. If you have junior-sized people living in your home, you will need to remove them or messes ... View Post
Oh Happy Day
Hi guys! I'll bet most of you already know this, but today is the official day that our issue of American Farmhouse Style magazine hit newsstands! (By "our issue", I mean the issue that features our home and our kitty.) Apparently it hit a few places early, because I saw it at the grocery store a couple days ago and got mine in the mail last week. But. Now it's officially here across the ... View Post