Who else LOVES hanging out outdoors? I mean, yeah, it's freaking HOT here in Texas... but despite the triple-digits, summer has always been one my favorite times of the year to host outdoor gatherings (admittedly, usually in the evening and with sufficient bug spray). From wine + cheese on the patio, to backyard game nights, I've been recently plotting a few upcoming events... perhaps slightly motivated by me wanting to get my backyard patio in better shape! It's pretty much the only space in my new home that I've yet to do much with...  My dad and I have recently made plans to add a ..read more

Having trouble choosing a paint color for an accent wall? Need advice on a sofa style and brand that best fits your needs? Or maybe you've been looking for easy-to-shop options and installation instructions for that Pinterest-inspired gallery wall you keep eyeing... Does any of this sound familiar?  It's not unusual to feel easily overwhelmed by design choices. Sometimes you just want to bounce your design ideas off of someone who can provide the reassurance and alternative solutions you need to create your dream space (without a complete re-design). Trust me, I'm totally that way too! Af ..read more

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Blog has been on hold for. . . years? Oops. I had a baby and apparently babies take up a whole lot of time, WHO KNEW? Amy Weiss and her husband reached out to me about their newly renovated home in North Austin. I’ve worked with Amy many times in the past as she’s a local Austin photographer and has snapped some great professional photos of me & Rudy, duh. Their home has been updated and provided a clean and crisp backdrop for their Spruce Kits. We Spruced up their Living Room & Primary Bedroom — Next up, her in-home office. Stay tuned. They had purchased a few larger furniture p ..read more

This wife & husband team had just welcomed their newborn baby and wanted to create a comfortable and beautiful space for their growing family. They had worked with the home-builder and selected some beautiful finishes — Especially their kitchen ?! Here’s their Living Room Spruce Kit: The couple had previously purchased this perfectly neutral sectional from Living Spaces which was a great piece to build upon. They were totally done with their dark & heavy furniture and wanted a much lighter and brighter space with natural textures. First up is the floor plan and if ya keep scrol ..read more

I have to mention that these Spruce Kit clients are both in the food industry and introduced me to the best butter I’ve ever had — weird brag? No joke, if you tried it, you’d never go back. It’s French butter and nobody sells it in Austin so these clients have officially become my French butter dealers. Butter-talk aside, they followed most (almost all) of my Spruce Kit suggestions and I love love love how it turned out. After photos to come!?? I wanna move in!! The finishes the clients selected on their remodel are spot-on. Our styles vibe so well together so the furniture and accessor ..read more

Not saying I have baby-fever or anything but will someone hire me to Spruce their kids room? Baby room? Playroom? Nursery. . . Anything! I ran across this room on Pinterest that’s from Project Nursery and love the warm colors that scream summertime! It’s been about 95° here in Austin so, summer. is here to stay for a while — even though its September. I found most of the original sources for this room and it’s surprisingly not too big of a budget buster — it’s pretty on trend + stylish. I wanted to recreate this design at three different price points to show that you don't always need a lot of ..read more

The Kerr family came to me wanting to fully re-do their backyard deck. Their deck is pretty large which gave us room for a pretty spacious dining space, cocktail area, large lounging spot and a fire pit! I recently did another Backyard Bistro Spruce Kit that’s also super cute but this one’s a bit different because it’s more traditional than my usual - I love the challenge! After meeting at the clients home and taking a house tour, I was able to get a good idea of their style. They were drawn to cool colors but also liked the calming nature of neutrals + textures. I wanted to give their space a ..read more

Y’all — I think this is only my second big reveal on the blog! The Kalman’s dreamed of this outdoor space becoming a gathering place for friends & family. Leigh Ann is a wonderful hostess and deserves the cutest backdrop to host all her Spring Soirées! She had expressed during our in-home consultation that she had been wanting to find a way to bring a seamless design with her newly Spruce’d dining room and kitchen (stay tuned!) outdoors. I think it turned out pretty perfect, and I’m 99% Leigh Ann agrees. You can shop this entire Spruce Kit with tons of shoppable images on my blog. And we c ..read more