I’ll admit it, when my husband first approached me about building a “granny pod” in our backyard, I was admittedly a little skeptical. Why would I want this small house in my backyard? What exactly is there to DO with it? But after several long conversations, I am proudly a granny pod/backyard cottage convert. We … Read more
For years, it’s been a dream of my husband to install an outdoor kitchen bar in our backyard. We’ve always dreamed of hosting our summer parties out back, and my husband DOES love to cook in front of an audience. After years of wishing for something like this, we finally made it happen last summer … Read more
This year, one of my new year’s resolutions was to be more mindful. And for me, being more mindful means taking time to relax and decompress. Though, of course, this is easier said than done for some people! There’s something about running water that relaxes me in just about any situation, so I wanted to … Read more
If you’ve never considered implementing an audio room in your home, it’s something that I highly recommend you consider in the coming year. Not only do these specially-made rooms amplify the notes in your favorite song, but the amplified acoustics can actually improve your life. I recommend checking out one of these incredible audio room … Read more
For years, my husband and I have had the hardest trouble with door drafts! It seemed like nothing we could do made our back door stop feeling drafty! However, one of our friends shared these simple ways to prevent door drafts with us, and I don’t know why we didn’t implement them before. Keep reading … Read more
There’s nothing wrong with something that is just a little bit vintage. And honestly, vintage bathroom tile is a trend that is coming back–and bigger than ever–in the coming year. People everywhere are combining vintage black and white tile with more modern fixtures and it’s turning out absolutely amazing. If you’re thinking about a simple … Read more
