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
Design and Travel Posts
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
Native Garden – Majestic Meadows
One of the many things we love about NW Montana is its wild places, national parks, national forests, wild and scenic rivers and crystal-clear lakes. It's a privilege to own a small piece of this paradise and we loved being able to work in the garden this past weekend. We've been dreaming of Montana for… Continue reading Native Garden – Majestic Meadows
Cabinet & Door Hardware
It's been almost two weeks since we arrived in NW Montana from South Florida. The weather has been beautiful most days, although we've had a few hot days and a nice rainstorm. We don't mind the rain, which is certainly needed locally. We've had fun visiting local shops and found some great vintage pieces that… Continue reading Cabinet & Door Hardware
Five Tips for New Builds and Renovations
My hubby, Jim and I are thrilled to finally be in NW Montana and look forward to moving into our new home build on August 15th. We're in a rental in Downtown Kalispell now, which is great for walking to restaurants and shops. We're only 20 minutes from the house, so it is close enough… Continue reading Five Tips for New Builds and Renovations
Mid-Century Modern Design
Our new home build is inspired by Mid-Century Modern architecture and design, which flourished in the U.S. from the 1940s through the 1960s. We used MCM design to create a floorplan, as well as an interior and exterior design that combines simplicity, functionality, and harmony with our home's natural surroundings. In today's post, I'll share… Continue reading Mid-Century Modern Design
Why Montana? – Majestic Meadows
My husband, Jim and I love to explore beautiful places in the U.S. and around the world. We've walked trails in the Grand Canyon, Tetons, North Cascades, and many others in the lower 48. We've also explored the mountains in Northern Italy, France, and Switzerland, which reminds me a lot of Montana. We love the… Continue reading Why Montana? – Majestic Meadows
