

Part 2: 6 Challenges with Custom Builds - What Shocked Us & Tips if You're Building a Custom Home
This is Part 2 in the two-part "6 Challenges with Custom Builds" post series. In case you missed PART 1, click here to read! Never miss a...

Molly Ishmael
Feb 12, 20227 min read
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7 Ways to Create a Spa-Like Bathroom on a Budget
Valentine's Day and spas go together like peanut butter & jelly! Mindful of the upcoming holiday, I thought I'd share some little ideas...

Molly Ishmael
Feb 5, 20226 min read
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January 2022 Update: We're Building a (real) House!
The fast-moving progress continues this month. Although the summer and fall felt like ages (waiting is hard, right?) now this winter...

Molly Ishmael
Jan 29, 20227 min read
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2022's Color of the Year & 5 Fresh Color Combos to Try This Year
2022's Color of the Year has been announced, and in keeping with what seems to be a theme of the last couple years, the experts DON'T...

Molly Ishmael
Jan 22, 20225 min read
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12 Proven Design Tips Under $90 to Give You All the Winter Cozies (Some are FREE!)
Did you know that Scandinavians consistently rank among the happiest people in the world - and they have some of the longest, coldest,...

Molly Ishmael
Jan 16, 202210 min read
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Mood Board for Our New House Decor: Vintage Contemporary Style
Who else has created a mood board? It's my first time! For years, I saved photos of favorite designs in folders on my computer or phone,...

Molly Ishmael
Jan 8, 20226 min read
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Design Reveal: Our "Vintage Contemporary" Country House
Happy New Year's Eve! I know one thing our family will be toasting tonight: the start of construction on our new home! Woo-hoo! We...

Molly Ishmael
Dec 31, 20217 min read
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December 2021 Update: Wrapping Up an Unexpected Year
Here's our last progress update for the YEAR! That sounds strange, doesn't it? Never miss a thing, dahling! Join the email club for FREE...

Molly Ishmael
Dec 28, 20218 min read
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas Eve! We wish you all a very happy holiday and many blessings in the new year! We've been enjoying the local activities...

Molly Ishmael
Dec 24, 20212 min read
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Seven Creative & Sustainable Gift Wrapping Ideas
Speaking of gifts - Sunday was my birthday! We had a great time as a family. David and I celebrated a few weeks early with a weekend in...

Molly Ishmael
Dec 15, 20216 min read
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