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11/02/2026

Don’t let the view from the street fool you! This is one of those custom homes that you really have to see from a different angle to appreciate just how incredible it’s going to be.

We’re working with a uniquely shaped lakefront lot here at Lake of the Ozarks, and from the road, this home looks relatively modest. But once you see it from the side or the lake… HOLY SMOKES. It’s a BIG house! And the layout is just as interesting as the size.

One thing we really wanted to avoid was having an extremely steep driveway, which can be pretty common with lakefront properties. So instead, the garage sits at street level and the main entrance is actually one level below. That presented a whole new design challenge!

How do we make an entrance that’s tucked into the hillside feel warm, welcoming, and inviting?

We’re bringing in beautiful wood tones, wood siding, and plenty of greenery to soften the space and give it a more natural feel. But my FAVORITE part of this home?

The entire back of the house is going to be filled with windows overlooking the lake! They’re not installed yet, but just imagine waking up to that view every morning.

That’s the beauty of being involved in a custom home from the beginning. Sometimes the lot forces you to think differently, and those decisions can lead to some of the most interesting features in the entire home.

We’re still in the framing stages, but I can’t wait to show you how this one comes together!

10/30/2026

DESIGNER TIP: Expensive doesn’t always mean beautiful! And just because something has a big price tag doesn’t mean it’s the right piece for your home.

One of the biggest mistakes I see people make when furnishing a home on their own is buying things individually without thinking about how everything will come together at the end of the process.

You quickly fall in love with a sofa, quickly find a few chairs, buy some random artwork, pick out a rug… and before you know it, you’ve spent a LOT of money on pieces that don’t necessarily work together.

Here’s my advice: Know where to spend, know where to save, and don’t rush the process!

I design luxury homes, but that doesn’t mean every single piece needs a luxury price tag.

I have kids and dogs at home. I’m not spending $10,000 on an area rug that’s going to see everyday life! 😂 I’d much rather invest in a quality sofa that gets used daily and find a beautiful, more affordable rug that works with the overall design.

And those accent chairs that might get sat in twice a year? That’s another place we can potentially save.

The key is looking at the ENTIRE space and budget before you start purchasing.

And this is also where working with an interior designer can make a huge difference… We do this every day. We know how to balance your budget, source pieces from different vendors, get the proportions right, and bring together furniture, artwork, colors, and textures that actually complement one another.

Instead of buying things, realizing they don’t work, and spending even more money to fix it, we can help you make those decisions intentionally from the beginning.

You don’t need to spend the most money to have a beautifully designed home. You need a plan, the right pieces, and someone who knows how to bring it all together.

And that’s exactly what I love helping my clients do!

10/28/2026

Any guesses what this space will be for our client ?! Hint: there’s a small Easter egg in one of the clips 👀

But we’re pleased making progress on a pretty incredible custom home here at Lake of the Ozarks, and I thought it would be fun to give you a little sneak peek at what’s happening on the lower level.

There’s still a LOT of work to do, but if you look closely, you can start to see some pretty interesting features taking shape.

This is definitely not going to be your typical basement! We’ve got some really fun plans for this space, and I’m so excited to watch it all come together.

But before I show you anything else…

WHAT DO YOU THINK WE’RE BUILDING DOWN HERE?!

Look closely at the layout and drop your best guess in the comments!

10/27/2026

A designer’s dream… a TV that disappears when you’re not using it! 🙌

One of my favorite features in this pool house is actually something you wouldn’t even notice when it’s not being used. We have this beautiful, oversized stone feature wall that really anchors the entire space. And the LAST thing I wanted was a giant TV permanently covering it up.

But let’s be realistic… this is a pool house at the Lake of the Ozarks! It’s meant for entertaining, watching sports, hosting friends and family, and spending time together. So why not have both?

We incorporated a motorized projector screen that’s recessed into the ceiling. When it’s time for the big game or movie night, it drops down and completely transforms the space. When you’re finished, it disappears and that beautiful stone wall gets to be the focal point again.

THIS is the kind of versatility I love incorporating into my projects. I always tell my clients that beautiful design and functionality should work together. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice one for the other.

And sometimes the best design decisions are the ones you don’t even notice until you need them. I can’t wait to share more details from this pool house as well! Isn’t it beautiful?!

10/24/2026

09/22/2026

Normalize the messy middle…We live in a world where we’re constantly shown the finished product. Perfectly styled homes. Beautiful renderings. AI generated spaces that can bring an idea to life in seconds. And while I love all of that, I think we forget to give enough credit to this part.

The construction dust. The unfinished walls. The materials stacked everywhere. The hundreds of decisions being made behind the scenes. The moments when a client has to look at what feels like complete chaos and trust that I can already see what it’s becoming.

Especially with so many of my clients living out of state, that trust is a huge part of what I do. They aren’t always standing beside me on the jobsite. Sometimes they have to trust the plans, trust the decisions we’re making, and trust that all of these individual pieces are going to come together the way we envisioned them.

The mess and the chaos are temporary. And as much as we love showing you all of our beautifully finished homes, I think the messy middle deserves a little more respect.

This is where that beauty is actually built.

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