We recently had the opportunity to style a backyard space in partnership with Article for their IGTV video series. Video is something we’ve been having more fun diving into and when it comes to styling spaces, we can’t resist. I’m all for an interior (or in this case and exterior) design makeover. We had a … Continue reading “#OurArticle: A Desert Modern Backyard Space”
I can’t think of a more perfect combination than dinner outdoors. It combines our two most favorite past times, and we are at our finest while eating with a little breeze in the air. 😉 Truly, all jokes aside, being outside in Phoenix during the months of April and May are pure bliss, so we … Continue reading “BBQs in the Backyard: Salmon Kebabs”
Since going to Paris last March, we have been completely obsessed with all things Parisian. Some of our favorite times in Paris were sitting at the cafés for several hours in the afternoon, sipping on espresso, with a sweet treat in one hand and book in the other. We thought, why not create our own little slice of Paris here in Phoenix?
This little patio area off the garage was a fun one to redo. It’s a 10 x 10 area between the garage and what was the chicken coop, when we moved in. With the help of Havenly, a new shed in place of the chicken coop, herringbone brick flooring, a fun bistro set and lounge chairs, we … Continue reading “Our Backyard Bistro Area: The Reveal”
We have been working on our second patio area with the Havenly team and are looking forward to putting the finishing touches on it when we get back to town. The goal for this space is to create a tranquil reading area off the guest house (when that’s completed). The previous owners used the space … Continue reading “Our Backyard Bistro Area: The Plan”
Yay! The backyard is done! Well, one third of it anyway. Hah! Over the last several months we have been working with the amazing designers over at Havenly on our backyard design and we can’t wait to lounge back there with some music playing and drinks in hand. Keep reading to see more of the … Continue reading “Our Backyard Lounge Area: The Reveal”
photo via Let me preface this post with saying we got supperrrrr lucky with our backyard, especially in Arizona. It was a major selling point of the house and the previous owners did an incredible job with carving out little gathering areas and the landscape design. When we first saw the house and stepped in … Continue reading “Our Backyard Lounge Area: The Plan”
Why are you so chill? How are you so zen? I was really surprised to get these questions from you all on IG, when I asked what you wanted to see more of on the blog this year. I was flattered by those comments and I was compelled to write about it because it is … Continue reading “How are you so Zen? How Daily Gratitude Practices have Changed my Life and Reduced Stress…”
Desert Home Build: Frequently Asked Questions Interior design Our new Southwest Modern home in the Tucson desert took several years of planning and designing. We spent countless hours creating moodboards, testing paint colors, gathering floor samples, and mixing and matching fixture finishes with tile choices. Below, I gathered some sources to some of your most … Continue reading “Desert Home Build: Frequently Asked Questions”
Welcome to our outdoor kitchen. We were so inspired by the outdoor spaces of the Mediterranean and Southwest for this project. We wanted to create a space that had the comfort of the indoors, with a similar architecture and design elements from within our home, while still embracing the natural beauty of our surrounding landscape, … Continue reading “Outdoor Mediterranean Inspired Kitchen”
