The True Cost of Building- 'Time' Edition
Costs are inevitable when building and renovating. Last newsletter edition , we spoke of...
The True Cost of Building- ‘Money’ Edition
Costs are inevitable when building and renovating. When we talk 'cost', we immediately think...
Homes are about people
After twenty-plus years in the residential design and building industry, one thing I know...
A Teaspoon of Inspiration
Inspiration for our homes has never been so abundant- From magazines, Pinterest, websites, Instagram...
Camping closeness.
I went camping with my family over easter. Over the six days spent together,...
Sliding door moments.
Do you remember the 1990's film Sliding Doors starring Gwyneth Paltrow? If you haven't,...
Home as a teacher.
Simply by their design, build and spatial arrangements, our homes have the potential to...
Buck the trend and get ahead of the pack.
Times are tough right now. Interest rates are up and forecasted to increase, and...
Are you suffering from inspiration overload?
Are you suffering from Pinterest and inspiration overload? You are not alone. Access to...
How planning a wedding and planning a new home build is similar.
In a recent conversation, about Home Build Mentoring, a lady suggested that I'm a...
How long is a piece of string?
Builders- If you had a dollar for every time you used this chestnut of...
New Year, New Home- Didn't you say that last year?
There is something about a fresh new year that brings about a great sense...
Christmas isn't about Presents or Perfect Homes.
We can put a lot of pressure on ourselves to create a perfect Christmas,...
Trusting Your Gut
Your heart knows what it wants, your head assesses the risk, and your gut...
Builders are Sick of Being the Bad Guys
I work closely with many builders, most of whom say they've had another challenging...
How NOT to find your designer.
For 20 years before transitioning to a home build mentor, I was a building...