Recently on a flight across the country, Brandon and I slaved over our budget document to get the numbers to align. We have numerous versions, shared access on Google Drive, … Continue reading home remodel budget template
While shopping this weekend for the new casa, I couldn’t help but notice that there are quite a few very distinct and trendy furniture and design elements in the marketplace. … Continue reading 7 super trends in home decor
With the new home, we knew we wanted a front door that made a statement and reflected the Spanish Revival feel we are going for. After scouring custom door companies, … Continue reading wrought iron doors
We’re almost 4 months into the renovation and have realized we made a few woopsies along the way – no one’s perfect! To soothe our regretful souls, we thought we’d … Continue reading oops!
Hello world! I’m so excited to share that my app has official launched in the iTunes store (only iOS for now y’all). I came up with the idea when I … Continue reading p.s. card keeper – save your cards!
It’s hard to remember what this house looked like just a few weeks ago. It is truly unrecognizable. Today we turned the corner after only two weeks and some change, … Continue reading turning the corner after only two weeks
In the heart (ok, maybe more like the gallbladder) of downtown Phoenix lies the coolest spot to find authentic, absolutely beautiful Mexican tiles. The outside is a nondescript assembly of commercial train-car … Continue reading mexican tile piles
Wow! I can’t believe how quickly time flies when you’re having fun (or taking care of a baby, buying a new home, selling the current one and starting new business … Continue reading spanish revival dream home
As most of you, my father is the talented contractor that helped us remodel our home from top to bottom in 2011. During that time he was traveling back and … Continue reading handyman carpenter extraordinaire
We’ve all seen the movie, you know, the one where the woman is 9+ months pregnant and waddling around until BAM her water breaks (just a nice clear splash of … Continue reading waiting for baby
Phoenix, like most of the southwest region, underwent a major urban sprawl boom in the early 90’s – resulting in hundreds of new developments of planned communities stretching to every … Continue reading willo historic home tour
One of my favorite parts of anticipating our baby boy (other than feeling those precious little kicks and hiccups) has been planning the nursery. It’s part preppy, part traditional and … Continue reading our little superhero’s nursery