For first-time gardeners, starting a garden can be a bit overwhelming and seem like a big feat. While we totally understand how intimidating it can be, we are going to share a few of our best tips and tricks for growing a garden with any level of experience. Following a few simple rules will have […]

For first-time gardeners, starting a garden can be a bit overwhelming and seem like a big feat. While we totally understand how intimidating it can be, we are going to share a few of our best tips and tricks for growing a garden with any level of experience. Following a few simple rules will have […]

With our girls being out of school for the summer we have been on the hunt for fun outdoor activities to keep them entertained and active! Having a few fun outdoor games or a playset on hand is great for when friends and neighbors come over or for when your kids are craving some time […]

The outdoor space at Project Modern Family truly feels like an oasis. The lush landscaping and thoughtful play of pattern, color, functionality and beauty in both the natural elements and design details are the perfect combination. We completed this portion of the home late last summer, and have been holding on to it through the […]

Hello, hello.  Where have I been, you may be asking?  We’ve been pushing to get the house finished and as a result I’ve been single-parenting it while Jon has been working at his job and at the house non-stop.  Soon I’ll do a post about the craziness that is renovating/having a baby/running a design business/raising […]

Let’s take a little glimpse back in time, shall we?  To a time when this part of the #staggreno was all brick, boring, dark, dysfunctional, and hadn’t hosted a gathering in at least a decade.  This is the space formerly known as a patio no party had any business being.   Doesn’t it make you […]

Lighting really sets the tone for a space.  For an outdoor room, like our back deck, I didn’t want the only light source to be the porch light, but instead wanted a soft, warm, inviting glow with a dreamy feel.  I used a combination of string lights and lanterns for the outdoor lighting.  It was […]

We are loving our new deck.  We eat out there several times a week for breakfast or dinner, and play outside during the day.  We’ve already hosted parties and the view from our dining room and kitchen is so so much better.  Last night Jon said “I seriously underestimated how much re-doing our deck would […]

It’s here!  Today is the day!  I can finally spill the beans about one of the biggest projects in our renovation thus far– our back deck makeover. I mentioned a while back that the Home Depot asked me to be a part of their Patio Style Challenge.  They provide a patio set, and I makeover […]