Before I begin with the details, I want to talk about my motivation. Recognizing what you enjoy and what you are passionate about, points you in the direction of your purpose. I fully believe when...
Inspiration: The Marlowe Murder Club
International travel is always a time of fresh inspiration for me. Dave and I took a trip to England this month and I have some fun new ideas to share. We experienced high tea, a croquet club, an...
Pause for Purpose Check
Have you found yourself going through the motions of your daily life on autopilot? Are you stepping into the daily grind without considering whether you are where you are supposed to be? Do you...
Can’t We Do Something Different?
Have you ever felt limited by someone else’s ideas, or how someone else might feel things need to be done? You can actually limit yourself without realizing it. You may not actually say to yourself,...
What Is Holding You Back?
One of the most significant lessons I’ve learned is that God’s promise for my life is not something I have to earn. Growing up, I had this idea that my purpose was something I had to achieve through...
Last Minute Touches
Everyone has last minute touches they want to add, whether it is an outfit, a hairdo, an evening meal or a Christmas tree, there is always one more little tweak needed to make things perfect. It is...
CopaCabana or Cocoa Cabana?
Our most recent project in Florida is a little house we are calling the Cocoa Cabana. I have mentioned before that each property has a personality which I like to tap into with the design. Sometimes...
Attachment Issues
The Coastal Cabin was in the renovation process at a strategic time for our family business. The project turned out to be the most extensive renovation we have done to date, both inside and outside,...
BigLots! Don’t Go!
Recently I reconnected with someone I had done staging/design work for in Colorado. I had originally staged their home to sell, but the owner decided to keep it. They asked me to consult and oversee...
Does It Get Any Better Than This?
Vacation rentals often have a bad rap with the neighbors. Granted, there are vacation rentals that are not well cared for, allow loud parties, and basically disrupt the neighborhood ‘vibe’. I have...
Reboot. Revamp. Reload.
Every year, every unit, every guest, we learn something new in our vacation rental journey. Everything from, getting furniture that tolerates wear and tear, replacing existing appliances, and...
Got a Plan? Get a Plan!
The new year is a fun time for me because I am a strategizer and I love to make a plan. I like to take a look at where I have been and where I want to go, then make a strategic plan to get there. It...
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Introducing: Design My Dilemma
Before I begin with the details, I want to talk about my motivation. Recognizing what you enjoy and what you are passionate about, points you in the direction of your purpose. I fully believe when you are living your purpose, you will love what you do. Part of my...
Inspiration: The Marlowe Murder Club
International travel is always a time of fresh inspiration for me. Dave and I took a trip to England this month and I have some fun new ideas to share. We experienced high tea, a croquet club, an English garden and so much more. My challenge is to figure out what will...
Pause for Purpose Check
Have you found yourself going through the motions of your daily life on autopilot? Are you stepping into the daily grind without considering whether you are where you are supposed to be? Do you enjoy what you are doing or are you just collecting a paycheck and...
Can’t We Do Something Different?
Have you ever felt limited by someone else’s ideas, or how someone else might feel things need to be done? You can actually limit yourself without realizing it. You may not actually say to yourself, “Well, that’s just the way I’ve always done things.” Mostly because...
What Is Holding You Back?
One of the most significant lessons I’ve learned is that God’s promise for my life is not something I have to earn. Growing up, I had this idea that my purpose was something I had to achieve through hard work and success. I thought if I could just reach a certain...
Last Minute Touches
Everyone has last minute touches they want to add, whether it is an outfit, a hairdo, an evening meal or a Christmas tree, there is always one more little tweak needed to make things perfect. It is exactly the same with a vacation rental before it goes on the market....
CopaCabana or Cocoa Cabana?
Our most recent project in Florida is a little house we are calling the Cocoa Cabana. I have mentioned before that each property has a personality which I like to tap into with the design. Sometimes I see it from the beginning, but sometimes the personality doesn’t...
Attachment Issues
The Coastal Cabin was in the renovation process at a strategic time for our family business. The project turned out to be the most extensive renovation we have done to date, both inside and outside, including the addition of a swimming pool. The decision to undertake...
BigLots! Don’t Go!
Recently I reconnected with someone I had done staging/design work for in Colorado. I had originally staged their home to sell, but the owner decided to keep it. They asked me to consult and oversee a total remodel, which included the furnishings and even a Christmas...
Does It Get Any Better Than This?
Vacation rentals often have a bad rap with the neighbors. Granted, there are vacation rentals that are not well cared for, allow loud parties, and basically disrupt the neighborhood ‘vibe’. I have mentioned before that HOAs frequently limit or ban neighborhood...