I had a bit of a lull in projects this summer. Most people have beach vacations or family outings on the calendar here in Wisconsin where the memories you make in the warm months have to sustain you during the unmentionable ones. As I usually do during this wane, I decided to turn my attention…
This large sunlit bedroom just needed a little love and a fresh start. The goal of this short and sweet project was to make the space more cohesive and grown-up, a little bolder, and a little more refined. I kept the same basic layout, but edited out some of the furniture that wasn’t necessary for…
By now you might already know the process. I like to start with some positives. It’s a tried and true way to approach a transformation. The client and I try to figure out what they want to honor and bring out about their space. Even when there’s extensive demolition required, I like to think of…
I recently sat down with Coppersmith to recount my Caledonia projekt. Take a tour of the Kitchen Living Room and Dining Room and watch me gush over that beautiful hood!
We’re all pretending to be cool to impress this house. Like… when I stepped inside I felt both under-dressed and overdressed. You know how classy New York ladies can wear like a jean and a white button up and a heel and look effortless and cultured but if I do it I look very confused…
Mary and mike I did it again folks, convinced a few fellow Racinians to open their doors to me. And for the first time, the series has taken me into the kringlecentric neighborhoods of West Racine! If you are local, you know that West Racine is adorable. If you are not local, consider pulling your…
Holly & Scott I legit could not wait to cross the threshold of one of my favorite houses in Racine. And Holly is the best. So welcoming and accommodating of my inappropriate fervor over her house. When she met me at the door she made a little joke about not expecting too much (yeah right)…
BETSY & DUSTAN Dustan and Betsy are a DIY power couple who live for the summer and the outdoors and practice some pretty diligent beach- bummery. These two built or reworked just about every corner of their adorable 1947 NorthSide ranch. And Betsy has painted (and painted and painted) re-purposed and re-imagined their home of…
KARA AND TODD Kara was sweet enough to be the very 1st person to let me poke around her house for this series… even before she knew if I was a weirdo. (I definitely am.) And she’s also the reason I ultimately decided I was on the right track because the tour reiterated exactly…
Megan and Travis Okay. This house was delightful AF. I continue to be surprised by the sheer variety of styles embraced by my fellow Racinians and reminded why I had the idea to start barging into their homes! I’m a genius. Megan works with her family’s business, which deals in fine art, antiques, furniture,…
KARRI AND KEITH This home was stately meets arty meets mid-century kitsch. So. Fun. Karri and Keith are level ten treasure hunters and the space is bursting at the seams with personality because of their cool finds.The décor borders on quirky and Karri will be the first to admit that she does not subscribe to…
Have you ever driven past a house in Racine and been like … “Ooo, I wonder what their deal is?” I decided to start a series where I basically just knock on doors and ask that very question. You welcome. I should explain. I’m not a journalist (That was…