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We shape our buildings. Thereafter they shape us. Give them roots & wings.

“There are many opportunities in every single da

“There are many opportunities in every single day, and Monday is the perfect day to seize them all.” – Isabella Koldras

We have cabinetry in the morning room and boy did it change the feel of the room!

Inching closer friends! Only a couple weeks until the big @oneroomchallenge reveal!

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Overwhelmed with gratitude on this fine Thursday.

Overwhelmed with gratitude on this fine Thursday.

These precious comments keep a soul going. 😊

I’m so thankful that I get to do what I love, turning houses into homes by design and creating DIY inspiration anyone can do.

Thank you for following along with me on this amazing adventure.

The best is yet to come and however that shows up- I’m excited for it!

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Midweek! How are you holding up? I am currently i

Midweek! How are you holding up? I am currently in the dealership waiting area- maintenance time on my car...I have been burning up the roads between here and Houston. 😂

I thought I would share a little update picture of one of our “designer by your side” projects.

We are so close to closing the chapter on this remodel! The entire first floor has been updated or renovated.

Next week we hang the homeowners very cool eclectic art collections and call it complete. 😊

I hope your week has been productive. Tomorrow is lower cabinet install day for my #oneroomchallenge spring project so watch my stories for updates.

If this week has been a rough one- here’s to hoping that this hump day brings better.

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Let’s start Monday with what was supposed to be

Let’s start Monday with what was supposed to be shared last Thursday...

That’s what Monday’s are for, right?

Week 5 is up on the blog. I thought I would share my secret solution to creating smooth wood finishes. A master carpenter clued me on this helpful hint many years ago and it has been my “go-to”.

The chairs I bought for the morning room table were very well priced and since they were very well priced- the finish on a couple were pretty rough to the touch.

I want gatherings around the table to be happy, not an opportunity to hone the splinter removal skills.

Head over to theaspiring home.com to read the latest @oneroomchallenge post.

The finish line is in sight so be sure to keep following #oneroomchallenge and #bhgorc to be inspired as almost 200 rooms round the corner on this Spring 2021 event!

You can find links to all the amazing project progress of both the featured and guest participants on the official One Room Challenge website and in my post. I’ve been working my way through the rooms and you are going to be inspired guaranteed.

Many plates spinning in the air on this rainy day so I’m off to make the most of it!

Carpe diem!

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Hello Wednesday! This shorter work week is moving

Hello Wednesday! This shorter work week is moving at warp speed!

I am so excited to introduce you to The Aspiring Home Design Company’s newest member - at least for the summer. Halle Gault!

Halle will be interning with me as she wraps up a few remaining classes.

I had Halle answer a few fun “get to know you” questions...

Q: Where does your love of art and design come from?

A: I grew up loving art and all things creative because my great grandfather was a printmaker. My dad was very skilled at drawing and I took after him in that department and later turned that love of art into a cookie making business with my mom!

Q: Anything else you would like to share?

A:I also love animals, playing piano, dancing, and doing makeup.

Q: What is your favorite design class and why.

A: My favorite design class was Materials, Methods, and Estimating. I loved it because that is the class where we looked at samples, discussed different installation methods, and learned how to prepare and work inside of budgets. It was incredibly informative, but also fun.

Q:What design styles do you lean toward?

A: My favorite design styles are mid-century modern and Rococo. I love clean lines and geometric patterns, but I also love old world glamor and over-the-top design.

Q:Is there a design icon who has inspired you?

A: As far as design icons who have inspired me, I would probably say Coco Chanel. I used to keep her quotes plastered on every bathroom wall and thought she was just the coolest woman ever for not caring what anyone else had to say. I would also say Martin Lawrence Bullard. When I saw pictures of his work, I realized I wanted to do the same thing one day.

Happy to have you here, Halle!
Have a fabulous midweek friends!

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Happy June! I think that old rhyme of April show

Happy June!

I think that old rhyme of April showers brings May flowers is off by a month.

Thankful for the rain but hoping that we can dry out a bit around here.

June is packed. We have few design projects in play and this beauty is about to cross the finish line! The kitchen is so close to dreamy. Just down to wall paint, backsplash, pendant lights and cabinet hardware.

This week will bring a site visit and a couple of presentations ,color consults and serious demo to a whole house refresh. The before and afters are going to pretty phenomenal.

Fingers crossed on my #oneroomchallenge project! Curtains to be sewn, new matte black faucet is on its way and cabinetry should be installed.

Have a great Tuesday, great week and a great month friends!

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This picture always gets me. My oldest daughter t

This picture always gets me.

My oldest daughter took it for a school project although she could have chosen any subject, she chose to honor our military.

This picture is of our son (who is now 16) dressed in his Great grandfather’s World War I jacket.

She wanted to show that as brave as the men were… they were boys.

They were someone’s baby.

I can’t imagine the strength that it must have taken to leave and fight on behalf of our Country and on behalf of their families and not allow evil to prosper must have been great.

When the mommas received the news… that their baby wasn’t coming home… it chokes me up. Oh, the incredible sacrifice made.

As we go about our day, let us pause and remember all those who died in wars to turn the tide of evil.

Many battles have been fought both great and small, each one making the difference in our being able to grill hamburgers and play in the sprinklers.

We have the opportunity to jump in our cars and run out to buy the great items on sale and we have the chance to put our arms around our loved ones and breathe freely.

We can speak our minds and share our opinions without fear of persecution.

How do we honor these men and women who gave all? We continue to be brave.

Webster’s definition is this: having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty: having or showing courage.

Never let evil win… Be brave! Protect this fragile and precious gift called freedom. Freedom for all, for every generation.

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