Back in 2020 my dad and I designed this built-in library shelving for my dining room. The budget was to tight for custom cabinetry, so we figured out a way to build the idea I had in my head using Ikea and a whole lot of trim. Over the years I’ve referenced this project a lot in my DIY consultations and have had a few people tag me in their own versions (so cool!). I always wished I had written an explanation with visuals so I’m finally doing it. Keep in mind, this was close to 4 years ago, so...
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West Elm Purpose Dinner
Last week I was invited to a West Elm Purpose Dinner a block from the future home of West Elm Sacramento. Purpose Dinners are intimate sit-down meals hosted by West Elm stores all over the country with the simple belief that the dining table is a vehicle for connection, discovery, and change. The city of
Treat a mom (or yourself)!
Sacramento area friends! I’ve had a few clients tell me recently that their appointment with me was a gift to themselves. So in the spirit of mother’s week (I say we get a whole week) I’m offering a last-minute gift option for a 2-hr consultation with me! Perfect for someone who’s not quite ready to
Quick home updates: Part 2
Finish a simple project I’ve had this canvas my grandpa painted in every home I’ve lived in for the last 25 years. And for all of those years (decades!!) its bugged me that it has looked incomplete. I’ve always thought about making a simple frame for it, but when I saw Jenny’s DIY post on
Quick home updates: Part 1
Happy Monday friends! Living in an older home that needs a lot of work (read: $$$$) its easy to get overwhelmed and frustrated when your beer budget isn’t aligned with your champagne dreams (and I like expensive bubbly). So, instead of dwelling in that space I’ve been working on some quick and easy little projects
Let’s do this
When my 3 year old is excited about an adventure or activity she ball up her little fists, pumps both arms and yells, “let’s do this!” So without further ado, I’m finally ready to announce the next chapter of my entrepreneurial life. P.S., she also took my portrait here and I may start hiring her
How I learned to meditate
Are you guys sick of me talking about my little routines yet? Well, here’s one more for you. I’ve been meditating erratically for the past few years but haven’t stuck to a consistent practice until recently. I suppose I started when I was pregnant and would listen to guided meditations for relaxation. I didn’t know
New year, new routines
That should actually say, “New year, start an actual routine.” I tend to always get sucked into the optimistic pull of January 1st but this year I want to set attainable goals and break them into smaller, incremental changes. Since January coincided with my husband switching schedules, our first big pains of re-entry into school,
Master Bath -AFTER-
I’m so happy I can finally say that our master bath is done and ready for proper documentation! Next month it will be a year since we moved into this house and I can honestly say that I still love this bathroom and all the decisions we made. Having a proper master bathroom has been
