When you’ve finally found the house of your dreams, or finish building one from the ground up, the excitement and anticipation is palpable. There have been countless conversations concerning the floor plan, the location, and the budget. The wall colors have been chosen and the light fixtures installed. And then one day, the papers have…
Back to School for Homeowners.
A Fresh Start for Homeowners Too. I write this post from a place of care and concern for all of the families who have been impacted by the severe storming and flooding that has swept over central Illinois lately! My prayers are with all who have experienced loss of any kind over these past few…
The Art of Living Well at Home.
Our homes are many things for us. They are our launching pad and the place we return to. They are a place of productivity and a place of rest. They are a place we invite others into and a place we turn to for personal retreat. They reflect who we are and become the frame…
Why So Many Families Choose to Stay in Central Illinois
Wide open skies, roads lined with cornfields and small-town charm are some of the first things that come to mind when I think of central Illinois. With abundant natural beauty and easy access to Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis, there’s something that appeals to everyone. Central Illinois is one of the most family-friendly and unapologetically…
The Difference Between Expensive & Exceptional.
Designing your home, whether through remodeling and personalizing your existing space or building from the ground up, is a thrilling process! But it is also a process filled with countless decisions (probably more than you realized at the beginning) and these decisions all add up to create your finished product. Along the way you will…
Features That Never Go Out of Style.
It’s been said that interior design trends come and go, but good bones are forever. As fun as it is to keep up with current styles for home design, at the end of the day I know that many of us want to make design choices that will stand the test of time. We want…