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As our Hacienda Hideaway master bathroom renovation progresses slowly, I wanted to check in with a quick update. The DIY microcement walls were the last step completed (how was it five weeks ago?!) and our floor slab should be installed…

If you've ever wondered how to layer your bedding to make it look fuller and more cozy (but not overdone), this article is for you! I share my favorite formula and my top tips for a simple, yet luxurious and inviting look. There…

The living room is the seat of the house. It's probably where you spend most of your waking hours in your home. A space to gather with friends and family, as well as to relax and watch your favorite shows, it's no wonder that living rooms…

The first tile installation at Hacienda Hideaway is complete - and it's breathtaking! Say hello to new master bathroom floors: In my latest progress update, we gave the walls a DIY microcement finish and built the arched shower…

We are often asked the difference between a couch and a couch. "Is it a couch or a couch?" What's the difference??" We don't blame you for being confused. There has long been a heated debate in the interior design world over the use of…

Tile is a distinctive element in Spanish/Moroccan/Mediterranean style design, and tile selection is the thing I spent the most time on throughout the design process. In this house, the tiles will be a sensation in every room: Star…

I'm back with another installment in the Guest Bath Remodel series… and we're almost there! If you remember a week ago we left with the bathroom looking like this: Most of the edge of the beard was done, the vanity was in place, and the…

First order of business: the "final" reveal of the guest bath! Last week, Brad installed a dimmer switch for some much-needed mood lighting control. At this point we were 95% done last weekend so this weekend all we had to do was hang the…

I was expecting to have a beautiful new finished fireplace to show off tonight. Instead I have this: A few planks on the wall and a post in two parts. If you remember earlier this summer we installed this faux panel and slat in our dining…

Phew, we have successfully completed another wall treatment project! And this one might still be my favorite. Go back to last weekend, when we started the project assuming it would be finished the next day (yeah, right). Here's where…