I understand moving can be stressful. Suddenly there are a million questions swirling: How to find a real estate agent to buy a home? How to find a realtor to buy and then how to find a realtor to sell? Next comes the transaction and then how do I move quickly and efficiently and who can help me?! I'm so glad you visited my website. Let's talk about that last bit. 60-30 days out: More moves take place during the summer than any other season so make sure you reserve your po

I like to give every Space a Reason. Step Stools are just a part of life when you are 5'2" (like me) OR...you've opted to put cupboards all the way to the ceiling using every ounce of space available to you. SO, my radar goes quickly to step stools when I see them out and about in the world because mine must be accessible at all times. I use them daily. Because of that, I decided to list out some that I love: Aesthetically pleasing: This modern Teak Step Stool would be idea

I did a photoshoot in my living room yesterday for a woodworker that makes magnificent benches, coffee tables, couch tables and dining room tables. I had the benefit of serendipitous timing because I just received my shipment from Ruggable with my new rug inside so I decided to use this opportunity to photograph the tables with both rugs making the images completely different. (Only my new rug is featured here.) First: THIS RUG!! Made in the USA with many styles and color co

My obsession with plants has grown to an all out hobby these days. What began as a "for-reals" black thumb situation was amplified by my determination to figure out why I was killing EVERY plant that I brought into my house. Here's the backstory: When we built our house, I had the builder take out A WHOLE EXTERIOR living room WALL in the plans. In it's place, I added a sliding California door wall of windows that accordions open in the nice weather. One would THINK this wou

It is my opinion that people are getting more comfortable with an “instant gratification” attitude. If their home isn’t feeling right, they sell instead of re-imagining their home, how it looks or feels, how it functions and how it could be changed. From 1987 to 2008, homebuyers stayed in their homes six years on average before selling, according to the National Association of Realtors. As a Portland, Oregon realtor, I can’t tell you how many times I have walked through a ho