Design and Travel Posts

Gardening, GardenPlan, Mountain Gardens, Mountain Life, Native Plants

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

Architecture, Interior Design, Mid-Century Modern, New Home Build

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

Architecture, Bathroom Design, Furniture, Interior Design, Kitchen Layout, Mid-Century Modern, New Home Build

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

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

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

Interior Design, Mountain Life, New Home Build

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

Architecture, GardenPlan, Interior Design, Mountain Gardens, Mountain Life, New Home Build

Build Update – Majestic Meadows

The Coastal Modern house feels different now that we're not the owners and we've packed most of our possessions. There are a few things we'll miss about our little beach house, including the beach, neighbors and garden. We'll miss our friends and family most of all, but we'll visit every now and again. One thing… Continue reading Build Update – Majestic Meadows

Gardening, GardenPlan, Mountain Gardens, Native Plants

Garden Design – Majestic Meadows

My hubby, Jim and I have been dreaming about and "building" our house via SketchUp since we bought the property in 2018. It's been amazing to watch our vision get turned into a home. We both love Mid-Century Modern design, which inspired the house now overlooking the Swan Range. We've both learned a lot and… Continue reading Garden Design – Majestic Meadows

Interior Design, Kitchen Layout, Lighting, New Home Build

The Cabinets – Majestic Meadows

The NW Montana build is going great. During our last trip the DeWils Fine Cabinetry was installed in the house. The walnut has beautiful grain patterns, and the variation in color is really nice. We chose flat front cabinets featuring clean lines, a feature in many Mid-Century Modern homes. The clear, matte finish let the… Continue reading The Cabinets – Majestic Meadows

Color Design, Furniture, Interior Design, New Home Build

Majestic Meadows – Build Update

A lot is happening right now, including closing on the sale of our little beach house, finishing up the build and planning our move to NW Montana. I've also started buying furniture to take advantage of the sales. Our move date is getting closer at just eight weeks away. We'll be heading out to see… Continue reading Majestic Meadows – Build Update

Furniture, Interior Design, New Home Build

Quality Furniture

Our new build in NW Montana will be completed in a few months, so I've started seriously shopping for furniture for the new house. We're leaving a lot of our current furniture in our sold beach house, so we've got to find replacements for major pieces such as, a sectional, beds, and decor elements like… Continue reading Quality Furniture