Example of framing a house. As the founder of Home Renovation School, where I teach people how to design, build, renovate, and manage their dream home projects, there are definitely some crucial steps during the building process that require an expert and should not be on your DIY list. Let’s discuss why it’s so critical you hire a pro if you are not one yourself. The foundation is the groundwork for your home, and it’s critical that your plans are engineered properly by a licensed structural and civil engineer. There is no room for error here. I do not recommend trying to DIY this; you can ea ..read more

This is an example of small kitchen design with great work flow and maximization of space and storage. As the founder of Home Renovation School where I teach people how to build, renovate, and design their dream home I have an entire module dedicated to kitchen design because it’s that important! I want to make sure that you understand a few basic kitchen design principles so you can apply them to your own kitchen design especially if it’s a small kitchen, to make it picture-perfect! Designing small kitchens requires meticulous planning to maximize space and efficiency without compromising sty ..read more

My Valley Project Kitchen-Warm white oak Cabinets mixed with fluting for texture. The Island Slab is Macchia Vecchia Porcelain. Happy New Year! I couldn’t think of a better way to start off the new year than jumping right into one of my favorites spaces to design in the home, the Kitchen. Oh, and of course to fill you in on the top kitchen design trends in 2024 to keep your eye on. Kitchens have always been a focal point in home design, and the current trends are shaping them to be more inviting and expressive than ever. The shift away from the all-white kitchen craze is refreshing—out with th ..read more

Are you hosting your family for the holidays and need to spruce things up a bit to make sure your home is in tip-top shape when your guests arrive? Or maybe you’ve pushed maintenance to the wayside due to your busy work life schedule? Well, fear not. We’ve all been exactly where you are. So, don’t worry; I’ve got some simple do-it-yourself tasks that you can tackle over the weekend to ensure a joyful holiday season for everyone on your list! 1. Fix Loose Cabinet Doors: All you need is a screwdriver or drill gun to tighten up all of the screws on your doors and drawers. If you are missing scre ..read more

Artificial Christmas Trees are art in my book. They offer many benefits, such as saving our forests, but the true art is in how realistic they look nowadays! I must admit, I have been using them in my own home for the past 20 years. What I love most about artificial Christmas trees is that when the right tree is thoughtfully selected, they last for several years, they are easy to install, and they save you time and money! Here are a few tips to consider when selecting and purchasing an artificial Christmas tree: First, define the style of tree that you like best. You’ll know it when you see i ..read more

Happy New Year!! I cannot believe that we are already at the end of 2021…this year has FLOWN by! I am excited for all that 2022 has in store! Have you already made your New Year’s resolution? I don’t know about you but I love to de-clutter and reorganize at the beginning of each year. It makes you feel so good to clean out the old things that you no longer need and start with a fresh, clean slate. Today, I am going to share my tips on how to do that! First are foremost, everyone has their own specific rooms or areas that are more messy than others. Start with taking a notepad and pen and wal ..read more

Hi everyone! I can’t believe we are already at the end of another year! This year went by so fast but each new year brings about new and exciting interior design and color trends. Let’s dive right in and take a look at the 2022 interior color trends! We will be taking a look at the top colors from a few big retailers. When you want to change up the interior of your home, picking a new fresh paint color can make all the difference! These 2022 color picks will give you all of the inspiration you need to spruce up your home! Sherwin Williams, whom I use for all of my projects has chosen “Everg ..read more

Hello everyone! Who is excited for Christmas Eve? I know this week can be hectic for most while trying to get last minute things completed and meals prepared, so I wanted to share one of my famous family recipes with you. This Apple Cranberry Pie is a fan favorite and over the years, it has been perfected! If you are looking for something new to try this Christmas, I think this pie might be for you. It is so easy to make and it looks beautiful. Trust me…your guests will keep going back for more! Ingredients 1/2 recipe basic pie dough 1 3/4 c. light brown sugar 2 T. heavy cream 5 T. cornsta ..read more

Hi everyone and happy weekend! I love to entertain and throw a good party especially during the holidays. But my favorite part is designing my tablescape for Christmas dinner. My family and friends can’t wait to see what I come up with each year because I always create something fabulous on a shoestring budget. I wanted to share with you some super simple DIY ideas that will not break the bank that you can use to incorporate into your Christmas dinner tablescape this year. If you are like me you probably have a collection of ornaments from Christmas past. Think about using those ornaments and ..read more

We all love seeing the home design and interior trends for each year, but how exciting that we are now looking at Christmas tree trends! I am so excited for the holidays…now bring on the SNOW!  There have already been record-high online searches for Christmas tree decorations this year! People are out shopping super early preparing for their upcoming holiday celebrations. You may be asking yourself “what are the trends for this year?” or “Where do I even begin for buying my new decorations?” Well…I’ve got you covered! If you are not one to buy a real Christmas tree, there are so many bea ..read more