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The True Cost of Building- 'Time' Edition

The True Cost of Building- 'Time' Edition

Costs are inevitable when building and renovating. Last newsletter edition , we spoke of...

Katie Rees June 28, 2023
The True Cost of Building- ‘Money’ Edition

The True Cost of Building- ‘Money’ Edition

Costs are inevitable when building and renovating. When we talk 'cost', we immediately think...

Katie Rees June 14, 2023
Homes are about people

Homes are about people

After twenty-plus years in the residential design and building industry, one thing I know...

Katie Rees May 31, 2023
A Teaspoon of Inspiration

A Teaspoon of Inspiration

Inspiration for our homes has never been so abundant- From magazines, Pinterest, websites, Instagram...

Katie Rees May 17, 2023
Camping closeness.

Camping closeness.

I went camping with my family over easter. Over the six days spent together,...

Katie Rees May 3, 2023
Sliding door moments.

Sliding door moments.

Do you remember the 1990's film Sliding Doors starring Gwyneth Paltrow? If you haven't,...

Katie Rees April 19, 2023
Home as a teacher.

Home as a teacher.

Simply by their design, build and spatial arrangements, our homes have the potential to...

Katie Rees April 5, 2023
Buck the trend and get ahead of the pack.

Buck the trend and get ahead of the pack.

Times are tough right now. Interest rates are up and forecasted to increase, and...

Katie Rees March 22, 2023
Are you suffering from inspiration overload?

Are you suffering from inspiration overload?

Are you suffering from Pinterest and inspiration overload? You are not alone. Access to...

Katie Rees March 8, 2023
How planning a wedding and planning a new home build is similar.

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...

Katie Rees February 22, 2023
How long is a piece of string?

How long is a piece of string?

Builders- If you had a dollar for every time you used this chestnut of...

Katie Rees February 1, 2023
New Year, New Home- Didn't you say that last year?

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...

Katie Rees January 18, 2023
Christmas isn't about Presents or Perfect Homes.

Christmas isn't about Presents or Perfect Homes.

We can put a lot of pressure on ourselves to create a perfect Christmas,...

Katie Rees December 21, 2022
Trusting Your Gut

Trusting Your Gut

Your heart knows what it wants, your head assesses the risk, and your gut...

Katie Rees December 7, 2022
Builders are Sick of Being the Bad Guys

Builders are Sick of Being the Bad Guys

I work closely with many builders, most of whom say they've had another challenging...

Katie Rees November 23, 2022
How NOT to find your designer.

How NOT to find your designer.

For 20 years before transitioning to a home build mentor, I was a building...

Katie Rees November 9, 2022