#diy, Conservation, Low Maintenance, Mountain Gardens, Native Plants

Meadowscaping with Natives

Although calendar spring is less than a month away, historically in NW Montana the last frost can occur in early June. It's been an unusually warm winter, including very little snow and it feels a lot like spring already. At least it has rained and hopefully, the snow or rain will continue through June to… Continue reading Meadowscaping with Natives

Home Sales, Interior Design, New Home Build, real estate

Design for Living verses Selling

My husband, Jim and I built our new home in NW Montana with features that are important to us. Our home is not a Spec home, and we are certainly not planning to sell it for a very long time. I think a lot of new home builders or folks embarking on major remodels worry… Continue reading Design for Living verses Selling

10 Reason to Visit Glacier National Park, Glacier Park Trails, Hiking, Mountain Life, Travel, Vacation

I’ve updated my Glacier National Park post for 2026, including new rules for Going-to-the-Sun Road, Park Shuttle, Logan Pass and Glacier Park International Airport changes.

Northwest Montana is a magical place that is home to Glacier National Park, which welcomed 3.1 million people in 2025. Total visitors were down about 200,000 people, but that is still a lot of people. If you’re willing to explore a little farther, there is solitude to be found on many trails. You’ll love the… Continue reading I’ve updated my Glacier National Park post for 2026, including new rules for Going-to-the-Sun Road, Park Shuttle, Logan Pass and Glacier Park International Airport changes.

#mountainlife, Affordable, Glacier Park Trails, Hiking, Travel, Vacation

Glacier – Johns Lake Loop Trail

If you're looking for adventure without the crowds, visiting national parks in the winter is a safe bet. We are well into winter in NW Montana, and the upper elevations have received a good amount of snow already. We're hoping the lower elevations catch up soon. In today's post, I share our day exploring Johns… Continue reading Glacier – Johns Lake Loop Trail

#diy, #mountainlife, Gardening, GardenPlan, Meadow Garden, Mountain Gardens, Native Plants, New Home Build

Garden Spaces

Once the house was finished, we were able to get a few plants in the ground near the house before winter. Most of them are native pollinator perennials, which should take root and grow a little next summer. In addition, we added native bunchgrass and wildflower seeds around the house and a large area to… Continue reading Garden Spaces

Architecture, Color Design, Interior Design, Mid-Century Modern, Mountain Life, New Home Build, Primary Suite

Primary Bedroom Reveal

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

Architecture, Furniture, Interior Design, Mid-Century Modern, Mountain Life, New Home Build

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, #mountainlife, #mudroom, Interior Design, New Home Build, Organizing

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

#mountainlife, Gardening, GardenPlan, Meadow Garden, Mountain Gardens, Native Plants

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

#mountainlife, Affordable, Glacier Park Trails, Hiking, Travel, Vacation

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