One thing we’ve constantly asked ourselves is, “was that project worth that amount of our time or would it have been wiser to seek out the help of a professional to get the job done right and more quickly?”

This client wanted a very clean, organic, and simple design style that was masculine yet soft. And after many months of waiting for furniture and wall art to arrive we were finally were able to finish this space!

In our home (and in a lot of the houses we renovate), we have a SLEW of wall textures that we added in to create even more drama and layering to our spaces. Take a look at some of our favorite!

Target’s infamous line x Studio McGee has so many new items dropping daily. Here are a few of our favorite hidden gems from their collection.

When tax season rolled around and we began looking at all the numbers we were SHOCKED to see what we had spent on eating out ALONE. And here’s 3 things we did to course correct that…

When I came across this pair of vintage arch beds (for $40 TOTAL mind you), I couldn’t help but see the endless possibilities!

To put it plainly, most people want to spend (or think they can spend) around $20K-$40K on their kitchen renovation for a fully remodeled space and that’s just not realistic!

Sharing some of our favorite Amazon Kitchen finds in today’s #foundfriday round up!

When working with people to help them navigate that “big” renovation they are finally getting to, we often get the question… “well what is this going to cost me?” And quite plainly speaking…this is one of our LEAST favorite questions to answer and here’s why.

When this client asked me to help him turn his desolate sunroom into a place he could relax and drink his morning cup of coffee in, I knew this project was going to be incredibly fun!

Rounding up a few of our favorite kitchen faucets under $235!

Let me start off by saying this might seem like a straightforward topic {What To Look For In a Flip Property} but in reality, it is complex. I say this because what Tessa and I are looking for in flip properties isn’t a one size fits all kind of thing that will work for everyone.

I’ve rounded up 9 of my favorite bathroom faucets under $160. A lot of these we have used in previous renovation projects too!

While we often only show the “highlight reel” of our flips, each of these whole home renovations take a little bit of our soul with them when we leave; and sometimes they take a little bit from our pocket book too.

This past month we have slowly begun to transition our girls into a shared room, therefore revamping this space was a must! This vintage inspired design theme; combining both found and new items has helped create a space that is timeless and classic.

The story behind this big beautiful home goes a little something like this….we found out this old 1920s English Tudor in the heart of the University of Illinois’ campus with water damage that wrecked havoc on the entire main level….

Without getting too specific, Guy and I, have been fervently praying over the future of our business & our family. While we love doing what we do and getting to experience that together, our hands are never closed to new opportunities and gentle nudgings.

A quick look at our Fogel Flip from this past year!

There is a plethora of options available to you when it comes to adding texture to your walls. Gone are the days where all you had to choose from was horizontal shiplap! Today we have an expansive list of options and I’m about to break then all down for you!

Emma, has recently started and launched her Interior Design business but needed the confidence and reassurance that she was on the right track. During our time together, we chatted about the ins and outs of running an interior design business; pricing and how to charge, how to manage your clients, building contracts, and much much more.