Ecodesign. What is it?
This is one definition: Ecodesign is an approach to designing products with special consideration for the environmental impacts of the product during its … Read more
Goodwill and Craigslist – Part 2
My most popular post by far has been “Goodwill and Craigslist.” People are really interested in finding great bargains in both places. … Read more
Photos for decor
After a busy holiday season, I was happy to take an evening out to snap a few photos, one of my favorite … Read more
When selling your home…
The hardest part for home sellers is removing their personality from the home and preparing it to be sold. For me it … Read more
Local artisans
Can’t say it enough, buy local! If you can support local artists, builders farmers, etc. DO IT! So much talent out there, … Read more
Upcycling – Creative Reuse
Upcycling is also known as “creative reuse.” It is the process of transforming useless or unwanted products into new products of better … Read more
Love this artist
This is a piece by an artist I found at the Morehead City Seafood Festival. Her name is Janet Moses, from Florida. … Read more
Creating a niche
Back to decorating! Interior design isn’t all about tearing down walls, redesigning spaces, and remodeling homes (although we do a lot of … Read more
What is budget conscious?
This can mean a lot of different things to different people, mostly because we don’t all have the same budget. What this … Read more
Vignettes from the new home
A few vignettes from the new home. In order: Vintage chair recovered Recycled onyx table top used as a nightstand Our tiny … Read more
Another bathroom remodel
This bathroom was supposed to be a quick fix. Fix a few broke tiles, get a new vanity, and call it a … Read more
Master bedroom makeover
The master will be done in 2 installments. Bedroom first and then the bath, which will be a much bigger project. Before: … Read more
Staging a child’s room
This was staging a child’s room for a home seller. My main priority was to make the room look bigger. Currently the … Read more
Amy and Ed’s remodel
Amy and Ed arrived home last night and I think they liked the final renovation results! Kitchen Before Kitchen After: wall removed … Read more
And the stress builds…
Good thing I am pretty good at handling stress and issues! While we replaced all the beams that were a hazard and … Read more
Murphy’s Law strikes again
The wall we removed probably isn’t bearing any load, but the 2 joists that were “sistered up,” which is a carpenter way … Read more
One-week living room remodel
This was a living room remodel that did not involve too much construction, just a little work on the floor as well … Read more
Goodwill and Craigslist
This remodel is all about sustainability, green, recycling, and low carbon footprint so I’m going to talk a little about 2 of … Read more
Amy and Ed’s “Green” Remodel
Our clients, Amy and Ed, have very specific criteria around how they want their space laid out and what will be put … Read more
