Choosing paint colors can feel surprisingly overwhelming — especially when you’re standing in the paint aisle or trying to finalize selections before your builder needs them. That’s exactly why I’ve narrowed it down to eight of the most popular Sherwin-Williams neutral paint colors for 2026. I’ll walk you through each one — and explain why […]

Designing a functional kitchen is about more than choosing pretty finishes—it’s about creating a space that actually works for how your family lives. After 12+ years in my custom home (and now thinking about my next build), I’m sharing 9 tips that work for both entertaining and everyday life. Some of these are features I […]

Over the years, one of the most common questions clients and podcast listeners ask me is what I would change if I built my home again. My husband and I are actually planning to build again in the couple of years, which has me really paying attention to what’s working (and what I’d tweak) in […]

Wondering what you need to know before building a custom home?  I imagine you probably have questions.  Lots of them. This is completely normal—and honestly, it’s a good sign.  The people who ask questions up front are the ones who end up building homes they absolutely love, without regrets and without blowing their budget. So […]

This episode is full of first-time custom home build advice from a REAL family who just moved into their brand new home. 🙌 Patrick and Jessica share their real experience going through BEFORE YOU BUILD℠ and how this program helped them build with confidence. (the photos in this post are of their beautiful exterior and kitchen) […]

If you’re wondering why custom homes go over budget, you’re asking the right question. And honestly? The fact that you’re asking means you’re already ahead of most people who start building. I got an email recently from a woman who just happened upon my website. She said …  “I wish I had known about proper […]