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Time to Say “See you Later”

My retirement came as a shock to my employer, co-workers, family, and me. I didn’t think I’d ever retire. But I did, at the age ...
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Tammy BEFORE

A Whole House Remodel

This story takes us back to September, 2022. There was this 2003-built home that was move-in ready. The grassy front lot stretches across and away ...
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O'Connell AFTER

Before: Builder-Grade | After: Designer-Made

To say this stunning kitchen reveal is a long time in the making is an understatement. This project has been in the works since 2022. ...
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The Unexpected Gifts

The ink hadn’t quite dried on the mortgage loan papers when my son Andy began working on our new-to-us home. He set to work, power ...
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The Calm after the Storm Kitchen

Holy smokes, I never thought we’d see this day! But oh my, the transformation is amazing! And I’m so, so excited to tell you more ...
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Do You Really Want a Freestanding Bathtub?

When we first purchased our home thirteen-years ago, there was a whopper-sized garden tub in the master en suite. What is a garden tub? You ...
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Over the Years

Call me “sentimental.” I have an emotional attachment to greeting cards, especially the ones with handwritten notes. I have collected joyous baby shower cards, hilarious ...
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Before and After: A Light and Bright Kitchen Makeover

In today’s world, where life often feels like it’s moving at a million miles an hour, many of us are on the hunt for a ...
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Made to Treasure

When I was growing up I often heard various expressions: ‘It’s better to give than receive’ or ‘giving is more joyous than receiving’ and lastly, ...
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Gallery Wall AFTER 2

Our Gallery Wall

I knew I wanted to create a gallery wall after we renovated our home. It would be a place to hang our most-prized framed possessions ...
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Assisted AFTER

Timeless Assisted Living Facility Kitchen

One of the last projects I designed shortly before my retirement was GrandCare Assisted Living Facility located in Port Charlotte, Florida. This is an assisted ...
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great room AFTER

Dark Brown and Moody Color Scheme Makeover

When I was a child growing up in Michigan, I have memories of my grandparents protecting their living room furniture to keep it in pristine ...
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Raves

“You have a special gift of being able to see beyond the ordinary and making a room look extraordinary.” – Jeff & Beth M.

“Our search to find the right designer ended when we found you! .” – Matt & Lee Z.

“You have a “first class” way of doing business that is hard to find these days.” – Lynn B.

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