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”
One of the biggest reasons we fell in love with this property in Tucson, was the natural landscape. We’re surrounded by towering saguaros on a hillside which just creates the most peaceful environment. Our mornings outdoors have been one of the sweetest ways to start the day. It’s not too hot yet and we bring … Continue reading “Desert Home Build: Outdoor Patio Lounge Area”
Since selling our house in Phoenix, we have been living in an apartment while our home in Tucson is being built. I cant believe we’re almost coming up on a year of living here. That really flew by. The apartment has been great for us space wise. It’s a little smaller than our old home, … Continue reading “Apartment Updates: Making a Rental Feel Like a Home”
With the holidays rapidly approaching, (oh gosh, I don’t think I’m ready) I can’t help but think about entertaining and gathering with family. Getting spaces ready for out of town visitors is always on my mind this time of year, and the same thing rang true for my friend Megan. Megan needed a comfortable, yet … Continue reading “A Calming Guestroom/Office Makeover”
Creating a Colorful and Comfortable Patio for Summer Can you ever have enough yellow? I’ve always loved yellow from a young age, it’s happy and cheery and perfect for summer, so I had to scoop up a few pillows for the patio. I’ve been really impressed with Walmart’s home collection lately. They have such a … Continue reading “3 Summer Patio Ideas with Walmart Home”
Happy 1st day of spring! With easter just around the corner I wanted to share some easter basket ideas for anyone putting together easter baskets for their kids. Rob and I never celebrated easter before Ollie was born, but we’ve always felt like welcoming spring and new season was special. I included a some reusable baskets that we use for toys and organization, that would be a great eco-friendly option for an easter basket. Check out our picks below…
We started reading to Oliver since the first week he was born. We now spend hours each day reading together. It’s some of my treasured moments with him. Oliver also has independent time where he reaches for some of his favorite board books. We try to closely follow the Montessori Method in our home and … Continue reading “34 Montessori-Inspired Books for 0-12 Months”
Temps are over 100 degrees here in the desert, so a summer wardrobe refresh was in order. I rounded up a few pieces for a neutral summer wardrobe that are interchangeable with each other. Plus, they will be great for layering come fall as well. I typically gravitate towards creams, terra-cotta, classic denim, and easy … Continue reading “Summer Style: A His & Hers Neutral Wardrobe Guide”
This blog post (which is about creating and customizing a kids playhouse,) was sponsored by eBay and ShopStyle. As always, all words, opinions and images are my own. As Oliver’s first birthday grows near, we knew we wanted to do something special for his big day. Rob and I have been talking about a playhouse for … Continue reading “A Desert Inspired Kids Playhouse Makeover”
