Lil Blue Facelift

Renovations have been a popular activity during the pandemic. Lil Blue’s front porch had been in need of repairs for a while. I had a few contractors quote me. The prices of materials had skyrocketed until June of this year and since returning to normal. The quote for repairs seemed fair until the contractor arrived. …

Points of Entry

Aesthetics play into every aspect of our lives, from what we wear to the architecture and design of our home and work spaces. It is said that first appearances mean the most, so why not make the first point of entry into your home and work space set the tone for whats inside! I have …

Gardening in 2020

What a crazy time this has been through lockdown and world events. I am so grateful for my gardens. So grateful for the time to plant, design, nurture and create. The herb garden was minimal this year, different types of thyme, oregano, rosemary and the basics for Italian seasonings which are my favorite to cook …

Tiny home = Tidy home?

Once upon a time I used the 10 minute tidy to keep the home in tip top shape. But that was 10 minutes in each room or area of a 3000 SqFt house. Now my 10 minute tidy is something that only needs to be done once or twice a week. Keeping 900 SqFt clean …

Let the sun shine in!

Replacement windows make a HUGE difference in a TINY home!

From Carport to Patio Oasis

Tiny house entertaining in carport renovation project. Backyard oasis on a budget

Small Re-design

Need some help rearranging with Small space challenges? I will share just a few of trade secrets to arrangements that will make your room feel spacious and less confining. Use open shelving instead of tall enclosed shelves. Select rounded furniture pieces like a round table as opposed to rectangular or square. Curves move your eye …

Black and White

I have always loved neutral tones and black and white in all areas of my life. People would tell me to put some color in my wardrobe or decorate with some color. I'd guess 75% of the clothes in my closet are black. I love the minimalist look and feel of black and white. It …

Owning Less = having more?

I made a decision a few years ago to intentionally live with less stuff. As the size of my homes increased and the number of things stuffed into closets grew, more and more time was spent caring for them, heating, air conditioning and ultimately moving it with me over and over.  Downsizing from 2500 sq ft to …

Change is inevitible

Yes indeed it is. As do the family dynamics, children move, babies arrive and weddings unite. Losing my dad was something I thought I was prepared for, but the deep empty well left in my heart wasn't something I considered.  Dad shared with me a love of gardening which has been both therapeutic and healing. …