One of our major must-haves in our new build was a first-floor primary suite. We accomplished that goal with the help of our general contractor, J Martin Builders. In addition to being on the first floor, we also wanted to create a restful and beautiful space that blends calming aesthetics with thoughtful functionality. A space… Continue reading Primary Bedroom Reveal
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Signature Interior Design: Creating Timeless, Personal Style
If you're like me, you've perused and saved hundreds or even thousands of Pins on Pinterest. This site is great for getting ideas and identifying styles that attract your interest. Occasionally, you'll also find some helpful do-it-yourself tips. If you spend much time on the site, you've probably noticed how everything starts to look alike.… Continue reading Signature Interior Design: Creating Timeless, Personal Style
Laundry & Mudroom
No matter the size, most folks need these spaces to be organized and accomplish multiple functions. Of course, we also want them to look great. We designed our laundry and mudroom to maximize the space and optimize the efficiency. We want to easily do the laundry, find household items, and get in and out of… Continue reading Laundry & Mudroom
Garden Restoration
As you can imagine, building a new home wreaks havoc on a landscape. We have a lot of restoration to do around our house, as well as a large area going from the house to our well and septic field. We've spent time assessing our site, which includes soil testing, notating shade and sun patterns,… Continue reading Garden Restoration
Apgar Lookout – Glacier
Every day, since we've moved to NW Montana from Jupiter, Florida we've enjoyed a sense of awe about living in this wild, beautiful place. As many of you know, we've been dreaming about living here for 20 years, and thanks to some hard work, smart savings and lucky real estate timing, we are thrilled to… Continue reading Apgar Lookout – Glacier
Mountain Modern Kitchen Reveal
After 20 years of dreaming and seven years of designing, it feels incredible to finally be living in our new home. My husband Jim and I had a blast searching for the perfect property, discovering just the right spot, and bringing our vision to life using SketchUp. We've now been settled in for two months,… Continue reading Mountain Modern Kitchen Reveal
Primary Bath Reveal
The primary bathroom in our new house has everything we ever wanted in a bathroom. Some things are essential, like a double vanity and shower, but the free-standing tub and the space required for it was a splurge. I also wanted lots of natural light in this space, so the big window above the tub… Continue reading Primary Bath Reveal
Great Room Reveal
Jim and I started our Saturday morning at the Kalispell Green Market, which showcases many local farmers and vendors. The market had lots of locally grown fruits and vegetables. We picked up some yummy plums, parsley, beets, and more edible homemade goodies. In addition, there were lots of local artists and craftsman selling their handmade… Continue reading Great Room Reveal
Firewise Home & Garden
Living in a wildland urban interface means we need to prepare for wildfires potentially impacting our home and property. We're lucky because there is a lot more information about building and living in high fire risk areas today than in the past. Studies have found as many as 80% of homes lost to wildfires could… Continue reading Firewise Home & Garden
Interior Design Update
It's exciting to finally be in the new house! Our builder, J Martin Builders pushed the subcontractors to get a lot done, so we could move out of the rental. That means we've also got a few things left to be done or corrected, which is common in new builds. In today's post, I'll share… Continue reading Interior Design Update
