New Project Alert: A Petite Utilitarian Kitchen Renovation with Build.com!

There’s no doubt that I love our recently completed kitchen renovation, and there’s also no question I’m happy to have the rest of our house nearly finished too. But the one downside of having every space in my own home squared away? I have to find other ways to scratch my constant itch to redecorate! […]

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Our Kitchen Reno: Whirlpool Compact Stackable Washer and Dryer

Without a doubt, one of the most important elements in our kitchen makeover has been the upgrade in our laundry setup. The existing washer and dryer were the biggest impetus for starting the renovation process as quickly as possible after moving in; and they also represented the most significant problem solving we had to do […]

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Kitchen Renovation Details: Our KitchenAid Black Stainless Appliances

Happy Friday, friends! This has been a week of ups and downs. If you follow along on my Instagram stories, you know I’m on day 12 of a month-long nutrition overhaul to get some pesky health challenges in check. Change takes time, and I’ve alternately felt terrific and crummy since starting this journey. However I’m […]

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Our Kitchen Renovation: Brass Sconces + Flush Mount Light from Schoolhouse Electric

We are so close to wrapping up the final few details on the resources used in our kitchen renovation! It’s been such fun sharing the journey with you; and writing about it after the fact, turning the spotlight on my amazing design and brand partners, has really helped me shift into gratitude for how beautifully this […]

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Our Kitchen Reno: Waterworks Brass Faucet + Farmhouse Sink

The funny thing about doing a kitchen renovation is that, as with any new experience, you find yourself taking delight from small things that you’d never even considered before. That’s exactly what happened for me when it came time to select and then install our Waterworks brass faucet and farmhouse sink. I went from being […]

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Our Kitchen Reno: Floor + Subway Tile Backsplash from Fireclay Tile

Photos of our completed kitchen remodel have at last been released into the wild! Did you catch the full reveal on My Domaine last Friday? Or how about the complete breakdown that Studio McGee did on our process and all our resources? It’s been such a delight to see the enthusiastic reception that this project […]

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Luxe Kitchen Fixtures + Fittings at Waterworks Los Angeles

You know how love affairs that start young can last a lifetime? That pretty much sums up my relationship with Waterworks—the unparalleled best source for luxe bathroom and kitchen fittings and fixtures on the market today. When I was in college, there was a Waterworks Showroom located not far from my campus; and while my […]

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Stylish + Sustainable Kitchen Design at the Cambria Design Summit

Minneapolis is one of this country’s best kept secrets. Every time I travel there I’m reminded of how stylish, forward-thinking, and downright cool the city is, and I got an especially powerful refresher when I flew into town last week for the Cambria Design Summit! Cambria is a family-owned, American-made producer of natural quartz surfaces based just outside […]

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Shopping for Matte Black Modern Kitchen Faucets

Last spring when we were designing and installing the Light Lab kitchen, we were constantly amazed at the ability of a single small detail to take a space to the next level. From the shape, size, and finish of the drawer pulls to the drop length of the pendant lighting, it’s impossible to realize how many […]

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