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Designing your teen’s bedroom and organizing their closet can feel like a daunting task. I know first hand because I have two teenagers of my own! You have to think about storage options, organization, and space planning, but most importantly, you want it to feel like home for your teenager. Don’t worry, it doesn’t have […]

Designing Teen-Friendly Spaces

Design

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

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DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured story

DESIGN

coffee and donut spread on a clean, white, modern counter

Our clients want to be able to comfortably host their grandchildren when they visit from Japan. By strategically opening up the kitchen and brightening the space, we set a stage for interaction with the opportunity for sleepovers right in the heart of their home.

Minimalist Kitchen, International Flair 

Design

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Natalie's teeny hands cutting fall shapes (leaves, pumpkins) into pie dough

In a year FULL of overwhelm, the holidays should be a respite from our troubles—not another thing to stress over! With a growth mindset, obstacles are simply hurdles to overcome, and the outcome is allowed to look different depending on the process. You deserve to celebrate!

This Holiday Season, Mind Your Mindset

Wellness

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a black wreath of gnarled branches set above orange candles and a pumpkin staged with crow statues

Sometimes it’s not about doing the decorating for your kids, but giving them a chance to revel in the holiday celebration for themselves. If DIYs have taught me anything, it’s that joy lies in the doing of the thing.

Rethinking Halloween Decor

Anita's Journal

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Anita wears a chunky, knit sweater holding a mug, standing in front of her completed tablescape

More than the leaves change over time—we do too! Getting into the seasons helps us process subtle shifts in new ways, associating them with inner growth and new goals. It’s a great time to try something new, “just because,” whether it’s a personal challenge or a cute DIY.

My Autumnal Tablescape DIY

DIY

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Earthen vessel sink set below a round wooden mirror with black matte faucet and fixtures

We’ve always loved the desert, but our recent trip to The JTH Posada in Arizona provided so much inspiration for our in-progress bathroom redesign. Plus, spending time together as a family totally reminded me why we’re doing this reno in the first place.  

Desert Bathroom Dreaming

Design

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Anita in the backyard, holding out a plant

In the spirit of the fall, I recently made a fun trip to my favorite local nursery. They do a wonderful job celebrating every seasonal shift, and this time of year is no exception! Especially in warmer climates, actively celebrating the seasons helps to visualize the growth all around us.

Cultivating our First Fall Garden

Wellness

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Travis on a stepladder and Anita holding power tools as the two take on an epic DIY!

Our marriage has already seen so much evolution over the years! We’ve taken on three kids, two career changes, and one quarter life crisis. We made some big changes, and we did it together. I’m excited for the next 20 years together, and all the DIYs in between. 

When Anita Met Travis & Other Tales

Anita's Journal

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Anita on a rustic porch, beside the sign for the Posada

Our trip to the Posada was a beautiful reminder to settle the mind, body, and spirit in order to create space for the new. This experience was so revitalizing for all of us—we feel so fortunate to have taken two weeks to reconnect as a family. I’m coming home so inspired!

Our Arizona Oasis: JTH Posada

My Picks

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Nothing brings a home back to life faster than a can of paint! Sorting through a million swatches can be daunting, but I’ve got a shortcut for you: my all-time favorite shades of
blue & green to revitalize any space. 

My free guide to the best blue & green paint colors 

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