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Simple Ways to Celebrate Freedom – 4th of July Style
This Fourth of July, America turns 250.Two hundred and fifty years. That’s not a birthday that comes around twice in a lifetime, and it deserves more than a bag of chips and a folding chair. Not fussy. Not Pinterest-perfect. Just a little more thought than usual, because this one matters.So let’s talk about gathering well….
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“What a Dried-Up Sorghum field Taught Me About Faith, Burnout, and Starting Over”
There’s a sorghum field near my home that’s planted every summer—but it’s never harvested. It withers by midsummer, a field full of dry, brittle stalks that were never meant to feed anyone. And I can’t help but wonder… how often do we do the same? Every summer, not far from where I live, a huge…
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Simple Ways to Celebrate Freedom – 4th of July Style
This Fourth of July, America turns 250.Two hundred and fifty years. That’s not a birthday that comes around twice in a lifetime, and it deserves more than a bag of chips and a folding chair. Not fussy. Not Pinterest-perfect. Just a little more thought than usual, because this one matters.So let’s talk about gathering well….
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Is Hiring an Interior Designer Worth It? (Honest Answer Here)
Maybe you’re holding a paint chip in your lap right now, wondering if a designer is even worth it. Let’s talk through it together. It’s one of the most common questions I get asked. By clients across the kitchen table. By family at Thanksgiving. By people who reached out three years ago and just haven’t…
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Stop Designing for Resale — Design for You (And Watch What Happens)
You’ve heard it. Maybe a real estate agent said it. Maybe a well-meaning friend said it. Maybe you’ve been saying it to yourself every time you almost committed to something you actually loved: “But what about resale value?” For decades, that phrase has been the invisible hand pushing homeowners toward beige walls, builder-grade finishes, and…
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Spring at Home: Refreshing the Beauty and Checking What Winter May Have Left Behind
Well, Spring is “Springing” and it has a way of changing how we see our homes. The windows open a little wider. The light lingers longer in the evenings. Suddenly we notice the rooms around us again. After the gray of winter, there’s an energy that makes us want to refresh things—open the windows, and…
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Design Hound at KBIS 2026: Exploring the Future of Kitchen and Bath Design Trends
I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be attending KBIS 2026 as an official Design Hound — and if you know me at all, you know this is my version of a design treasure hunt. KBIS (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) is where the future of the home quietly steps onto the stage. It’s where brands…
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Texas Winter Storm Prep: The Simple Homeowner Checklist to Protect Pipes, Power & Your Sanity
Texas Winter Storm Prep: A Quick, No-Drama Homeowner Guide Because in Texas, winter weather loves a plot twist. If you’ve lived here longer than one H-E-B run, you already know: a “little wintry mix” can turn into power outages, frozen pipes, and a whole lot of regret faster than you can say “We’re out of batteries.” This is…
