Just Create, LLC

05/29/2026

In an effort to feel focused, accomplished, and continue to better the work/life balance (especially as a business owner!), I created a daily checklist of things that were important to me (and bought myself a cute new mug to encourage better water intake 🙃). This list itself was inspired by the “75 Hard Challenge” - look it up!

Two things I love on this list are:
1. Dream-Build Task - this allows small wins towards goals that will eventually be fulfilled
2. Reading 10 pages a day - non-fiction, business related, or self betterment

Today my dream-build task was simply replying to an email. ✅

The book I chose first is one I’ve been wanting to read since the day I purchased it (months ago!) but never made it a priority. Now I can’t put it down! It was written by someone I know personally and I’ve always admired his creativity and drive. Stay tuned… once I finish the book, I’ll share more about his inspirational spirit and how we worked together on a past project!

05/22/2026

Restaurant layout exploration 🍻

Hospitality design is so much more than “where tables go.” Every decision impacts guest flow, staffing efficiency, seating flexibility, visibility, accessibility, atmosphere, and overall experience.

For this project, I explored several layout concepts — weighing the pros and cons of each option to find the best balance between function and feel.

Some layouts maximize seating. Others improve circulation, privacy, or live-event flexibility. Small changes can completely change how a space feels and operates.

This is one of my favorite parts of the design process: solving problems creatively while helping clients visualize possibilities before construction begins. ✨

Which option would you choose? 👀

05/21/2026

While we painstakingly await cabinets, here is a fun reminder that this place is going to look amazing - hopefully before we know it! 🙃

Renovations take time. Then they speed up. And then they go really slow. But in the end, you look back and say “well that wasn’t so bad”. At least that’s what I hope you say when I’m your designer AND project manager. 😉

Now I want to know what projects YOU have in the works or on the brain!

05/15/2026

Clearly this space is still a work in progress…. But I couldn’t hold out on sharing this any longer!

This fireplace surround was carefully made from large format porcelain. Don’t get me wrong, porcelain tile is beautiful… but this large format version is to die for! 😍

No grout lines. Smooth mitered edges. Veining that matches from the front to the sides - creating the illusion that someone molded it around the fireplace.

Frank's Marble and Granite, you’ve wowed us yet again, except this time on a larger scale than countertops. We didn’t know that was a thing! But now the possibilities are endless!

Looking forward to the countertop portion of this project…. But first - cabinets!

05/09/2026

✨ Sneak Peek Saturday! ✨

The new wood look LVP floors are DONE!

Next up: beautiful, classic checkerboard pattern on a diagonal 😍

At the very end of the work day on Friday, Bob worked with me to allow me to see how the pattern would fall; starting and stopping points; ensuring I like everything.

On a floor like this, you can’t just start… it takes planning, and shifting, and lots of measuring. Now the guys with Wecker's Flooring Center can hit the ground running Monday morning.

05/06/2026

Yesterday, the last of the orange walls in the bathroom were covered up. 😍

Today starts the removal of the orange flooring. 🤗

Hopefully these little teasers along the way give you insight into the process (how much work and planning goes into these spaces), and keeps you intrigued to see the final outcome.

If I’m being honest… at this point, I’m MOST excited to see the kitchen flooring go down… but we have to wait until after the weekend to see that.

Floors require the proper prep. Unfortunately the previous installers (who used cardboard to shim the hardwood floors 😳) didn’t get that memo. 🤓

Friendly reminder… Quality > Quantity. Always.

05/05/2026

Let the touches of WOW begin! 😍

Side story… I remember when my mom told me one time that the wall paper I used was “too much”. After all, I did use it in the ENTIRE bedroom… floor to ceiling. But I had a vision. Once furniture, accessories, bedding, seating was all in, I think she changed her mind and could see what I had planned all along.

Just another “trust the process” moment. I’ll share that room later this week. ☺️

05/04/2026

Today is the last day these walls will look like this!!

I imagine some people are trying to figure out….
“Why did this designer select such a wall color?”
“That’s bland… couldn’t she come up with anything better?”
“Why would I use such a boring designer?” 🙃

But this is where I reiterate…. TRUST THE PROCESS!

Not everything has to be bold, in your face, and loud. Moments of loud and touches of WOW is what beautifully layers a space perfectly.

So, trust me as we really start to pull this space together over the next few weeks. 🫣

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

Let’s play a game….

Name that paint color. 🎨 The only hint I’ll give is that it IS a Sherwin Williams color.

I’ll send the winner a treat. 😁

One rule: If you’re part of the Church St Craftsmen team, no participation allowed. Sorry! I’ll bring you guys another treat soon. 🙃

04/28/2026

Flashback to the time we turned this sitting room / mudroom into a cozy space to reset and recharge before heading back outside to farm life. 🥰