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Apr 1
4 min

our new house bath design

Construction is going on slowly but surely at the TLD Highland House. We’re encountering many of the same issues our clients are that are...

Tara Lenney

Feb 5
5 min

our new house kitchen design

This is the post I’ve been DYING to write since last summer. It’s the design plan for the kitchen in our new house!

Tara Lenney

Feb 3
4 min

budgeting for a bathroom renovation

It's one of the most common questions we're asked at the beginning of every new project - how much can I expect this to cost?! It makes...

Tara Lenney

Jan 15
3 min

how to accessory shop like a pro

Being an Oregon Trail Millennial I must admit that I need the occasional bit of validation, and nothing quite does it like strangers...

Tara Lenney

Jan 8
3 min

TLD house update – we are framed!

Construction is well underway at our new home, and we thought it was high time to give you an update! Through the busyness of the holiday...

Tara Lenney

Nov 25, 2020
1 min

gift guide roundup!

It's that time of year again, when we start getting ready for Black Friday & Cyber Monday. For those who like to be organized and who...

Tara Lenney

Sep 6, 2020
5 min

should you GC your own renovation?

Today we’re tackling another question we are asked all the time when a renovation is afoot – should I be my own General Contractor?

should you live through your renovation?

sarah walker

Aug 17, 2020
5 min

should you live through your renovation?

It's the million dollar question we get asked all the time as we're helping our clients plan their renovation: should I attempt to live...

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A pretty house is great and all, but making a home is about SO much more than that. From design and food, to simplicity and hospitality, my life's work is to help you enjoy your home to the fullest and to share it with those you love.

Let's make home your happy place.