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Layer Rugs Like a Pro
Layering rugs is one of those design things that most people will not attempt themselves. We all know that rugs can help define a space...
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Wildflowers in Bloom
We wanted to finish off the girls “apartment suite” and so it was time to tackle their bathroom. I knew I wanted all the use of pastels...
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3 min read


If You Build It, He Will Come
There are a lot of LifeForm homes in The Woodlands, which if you are familiar with the builder, it can mean a lot of ledges and asymmetry...
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4 min read


The Playhouse under the Stairs
When we first toured the house we were about to buy, I saw the under the stairs storage/coat closet and my inner child grew excited. I...
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4 min read


A Wonder-full Playroom
I cannot emphasize enough, the enjoyment I get out of creating spaces that put smiles on the little faces. They are the most rewarding...
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4 min read


Not Your Mother’s Wallpaper
There are still a lot of skeptics out there when it comes to wallpaper. I’m not going to say it’s always a safe bet, but if done right,...
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4 min read


Childhood Home Transformed
The year Kyle and I were married, my parents were retiring and had already decided they wanted to move to a new build. If you don't know...
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4 min read


Open Concept with Defined Spaces
Open Concept Living is a trend that is here to stay and is highly sought after. However, many of the homes in Texas were built pre-2000s...
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Let Them Shine Design
On a recent trip to the Dr. Seuss exhibit, I was reminded of the importance of color in a child's surroundings. I remember how much I...
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2 min read


Small but Mighty Pretty
Powder baths are one of the most visited rooms in a home by you and your guests, so they deserve your design attention. It’s the little...
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2 min read


Bathroom Envy Styling
What is the first room you walk into each morning and the last you leave each night? What room will your guests likely visit? Bathrooms...
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3 min read


Color Me Happy
It is my belief that there aren’t any hard “rules” when it comes to color in a home. Some people like the colorful eclectic schemes while...
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2 min read


4 Tips for Mixing Woods
Growing up in “The Woods” means being surrounded by different tree species. The furniture in your home should also be diverse! Mixing...
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Heirloom Inspired Dining Room
Here we go again! This is our second fixer-upper. Our first was the home I grew up in here in The Woodlands. Those special before and...
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