However, the principles of design for a beautiful gathering space are the same indoors and outdoors. So, if you are lucky enough to have a designated outdoor area, what do you do with your coveted plot of land once you get it? How you do make it a space that’s enjoyable? How do you make it functional, comfortable, and irresistible to the eyes? Slide open the screen door and get yourself a glass of lemonade because today we are talking all things backyard, deck, and terrace.

This career path is all very much realistic with the trajectory of an architect - the internal struggle to find one’s place within an established design firm, experimenting with other avenues including teaching, striking out on your own.

My goal today is convert you to being on Team Concrete and especially on Team Terrazzo. These two materials are cousins and can be used in similar ways with slightly different looks, but both will make your space look incredibly modern and gorgeous.

How can we reclaim these rooms to be the glorious celebration of breaking bread that we know they can be?

I got obsessed with this house, and I am here to share hours of research with you. We’re going into everything from the history of the house to its affect on the movie

It’s only when the dust settles and the excitement has died down, that this issue comes up again and again.

I get irritated when I feel like DIY projects are calling for too many fussy extra steps that I don’t see the value in - but I’ve learned - both from working with clients and doing projects for my own home, that set up and prep work is not only what provides that big reveal ta-da moment, but it’s also what keeps your new bookshelf from falling off the wall in the middle of the night.

How can you make sure you design projects look like the are the work of true professionals? We are diving in to the concept of architectural authenticity- what it is, pros & cons, and how you can use this philosophy to make you home look amazing.

If you want to create a fabulous space for yourself, it helps to understand who you are as much as possible…

I’ve got the best way to tie your room together and make everything look polished and like you hired an interior designer - so stay tuned because we are going to take a look into the world of architectural detailing that will take your space from drab to fab.

When it comes to our physical space, boundaries show up in a very tangible way, which is great because we get to practice creating boundaries and protecting them.

When I buy thrifted furniture, I like to think of it as rescuing something from the dumpster- people love rescuing puppies and kittens off the street, you can do the same thing with furniture. Tell people when they complement you on it. Thanks, it’s a rescue.

People will ask me how many accent colors is too much? How do I make sure color doesn’t detract from the rest of the room? How do I do I know if an element should be a color or a neutral?

If you haven’t heard of the brand Coolhaus ice cream, don’t worry because I am going to march us through their original line up and why I am so obsessed with this company to this day. I absolutely love seeing small businesses take off and the creativity that fuels them.

Living rooms really serve as the heart of any home. We do so much in these spaces - from socializing to napping, and everything in between. But, it wasn’t always like this.