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Gather By Design | Build-Your-Own Weekend Breakfast Bar: A Relaxed Pajama Morning with Guests
Slow weekend mornings deserve a breakfast that feels both effortless and considered. Our Build-Your-Own Weekend Breakfast Bar brings everyone to the table at their own pace, with warm waffles, fresh fruit, and simple toppings arranged in a way that feels inviting, abundant, and beautifully easy to host.
2 hours ago6 min read
Dream Home Project 2F | Subtle Smart Living: Designing a Responsive Home for Every Stage of Life
When we picture a smart home today, it’s usually all about gadgets: glowing touchscreens, voice commands, apps that open blinds or make coffee. But as we design our forever home, we’ve learned that real “smart” living isn’t about novelty or tech for tech’s sake. It is about creating a home that listens quietly, supports us gently, and adapts as life evolves. For us, that means more than convenience. Our home needs to care for our family now, while also anticipating future nee
Oct 146 min read
Dream Home Project 2E | Garage vs. Attic vs. Basement Storage – Choosing the Best Option for Your Home
As we design our forever home, I’ve been thinking about how each storage zone—garage, attic, and basement—supports our family’s routines. Using Pinterest-style renderings, I compare accessibility, climate needs, and the types of items that belong in each space. This breakdown helped us choose the storage approach that truly works for long-term organization.
Oct 87 min read
Dream Home Project 2D | Guest House, ADU, or In-Law Suite? Planning for Generational Living
As we design our forever home, we’re thinking carefully about how an ADU or in-law suite can support true multigenerational living. In this post, I walk through the three main layout options—detached, attached, and internal—and share how privacy, access, and daily routines shape the right fit for our family.
Oct 17 min read
Dream Home Project 2C | The Home We’ll Grow Old In: Why We’re Building With the Future in Mind with Our Aging In Place and Accessibility Design Guide
What if your dream home could grow with you, supporting your health, lifestyle, and independence no matter what the future holds? That’s the heart of aging-in-place design. It’s about creating a space that feels welcoming, accessible, and functional today and for decades to come. Whether it’s accommodating a temporary injury, the natural process of aging, or planning for multigenerational living, designing with the future in mind brings peace of mind, reduces renovation costs
Sep 258 min read
Dream Home Project 2B | Our Walk-In Closet Layout Debate: Bathroom vs. Bedroom Access in Primary Suite Design
Join us as we weigh the pros and cons of different walk-in closet layouts — from bathroom access to corridor-connected designs. Discover what works best for privacy, flow, and everyday comfort in your primary suite.
Sep 186 min read
Dream Home Project 2A | How We’re Planning the Perfect Floor Plan for Everyday Living
Planning how your everyday life fits into a home? In Phase 2A we explore layout ideas, flow considerations, and room adjacencies to design a floor plan that both works beautifully and feels right for our lifestyle.
Sep 116 min read
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Soup Bar: Cozy, Family-Friendly Entertaining All Weekend
Host a comforting Thanksgiving weekend with a full soup bar and all the fixings. Discover warm, cozy recipes and easy entertaining ideas that welcome family and friends with ease.
Sep 89 min read
Thanksgiving Weekend Entertaining Ideas: Cozy, Casual, and Family-Friendly
Plan your perfect Thanksgiving weekend with cozy, casual entertaining ideas the whole family will love. Find tablescape inspirations, décor tips, and simple recipes to create warm memories without the stress.
Sep 45 min read
Budget-Friendly Holiday Table Ideas from Amazon That Feel High-End
Holiday tablescapes don’t have to be expensive. With a few affordable Amazon finds—like linen runners, classic chargers, candlelight, and seasonal greenery—you can create a table that feels polished, timeless, and welcoming. This guide shares our favorite budget-friendly pieces and styling tips to make gatherings look effortlessly high-end.
Aug 286 min read
Dream Home Project 1D | Finding Our Architectural Style: A Guide to Timeless Design
When we first sat down with blank paper and big dreams, the question wasn’t how many bedrooms we wanted, it was what kind of feeling we wanted to come home to. One of the most critical and exciting steps in designing our dream home was defining our architectural style. Your home’s architectural style sets the foundation for everything—from the shape of the roofline and the materials used on the exterior to the interior finishes and overall flow. It’s not just about curb appea
Aug 145 min read
12 Amazon Fall Home Décor Finds That Look High-End (But Are Totally Affordable)
Looking for stylish fall décor without overspending? We’ve rounded up 12 Amazon picks that look luxurious but stay under budget—perfect for cozy seasonal style.
Aug 126 min read
Elevated but Affordable Table Setting Ideas for Fall & Winter
Bring warmth and style to your seasonal gatherings with these elevated yet affordable table setting ideas. From cozy fall accents to timeless winter touches, discover how to create a beautiful tablescape that feels high-end without overspending.
Aug 75 min read
Dream Home Project 1E | Built for New England: Where Architecture, Weather, and Elegance Meet
Designing our custom home in New England has been a journey of balancing timeless regional styles with modern performance and comfort. The region’s four-season climate, with its snowy winters, humid summers, and dramatic coastal conditions, requires thoughtful decisions at every step. We want a home that feels rooted in its surroundings, looks beautiful year-round, and functions effortlessly no matter the season. In this post, I’m sharing the design considerations we've prior
Jul 226 min read
Dream Home Project 1C | Ranch-Style Homes vs. Multi-Story Homes: Which is Better for New England?
When designing our dream home in New England, one of the first big-picture decisions we faced was whether to build a ranch-style home or a multi-story layout. At first glance, it seems like a straightforward choice. But once you factor in climate, terrain, land use, cost, and long-term lifestyle needs, it quickly becomes a foundational decision. After deep research and design exploration, we found that the right answer for us wasn’t choosing one over the other, but thoughtf
Jul 154 min read
Dream Home Project 1B | Space Planning Our Forever Home — Creating a Functional & Future-Proof Home Program
Our goal is to create a space that not only meets the needs of our family but also supports our lifestyle for the long term. Through thoughtful architectural programming, we're defining essential spaces and ensuring each one has a purposeful role in the layout. While we’ll likely make adjustments as we consult with a contractor, this is the exciting starting point of our dream home; where everything on the wishlist is possible, and the focus is on crafting a functional, famil
Jul 95 min read
Designer Spotlight Series | The Resurgence of Martha Stewart: How Her Signature Style is Defining Design and Lifestyle Trends in 2025
Few names in American design, lifestyle, and homemaking hold as much weight as Martha Stewart. For decades, Martha has been synonymous...
Jul 88 min read
Dream Home Project 1A | Square Footage Planning for a Custom Home: How Much Space Do You Really Need?
A Room-by-Room Guide to Designing a Right-Sized, Flexible Dream Home When we started designing our dream home, one of the biggest questions was: How big is too big? We wanted enough space to live comfortably but not so much that we'd be maintaining or heating rooms we rarely use. Striking that balance meant asking tough questions about lifestyle, long-term needs, and how we actually use our home. In this post, we’re walking through our full process for determining the ideal s
Jul 36 min read
Dream Home Project 0. DESIGN INDEX | The Complete Guide to Designing Our Dream Home: From Vision to Reality
Designing a home as an architect is both an exciting opportunity and a unique challenge. Unlike designing for a client, where the needs and preferences are defined externally, this process requires deep introspection—translating personal habits, lifestyle, and aspirations into a physical space. Every decision, from the overall layout to the smallest material detail, becomes an exploration of how our family foresees living, working, interact with our surroundings, and most imp
Jul 14 min read
Five Designs, One Bath: Our Half Bathroom Designed Five Different Ways With Top Interior Design Styles of 2024
Hey design enthusiasts and bathroom daydreamers! To have a little fun, we took our single half bathroom layout and redefined it five...
Apr 8, 20245 min read
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