What Was Younger Me Thinking?
For most of my childhood I didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up… more accurately I couldn’t decide on just one thing. I know I’m not the only one who experienced this growing up. We all…
Blue Sky Beauty in April
Sherwin Williams announced this month’s featured color as Blue Sky (SW0063). This fresh, airy, calming color is a fun little accent for your space. Use it for a full feature wall or just pull it in with a fresh pop…
SketchUp 2019 is Here!
SketchUp has shared the long-awaited release of their 2019 version of software. That means users are in for some changes. As of right now those changes are being met with a range of mixed reviews. I’m excited to share the…
Why 3D Modeling is Such a Helpful Tool for Designers
It’s pretty safe to say that most people these days are very visual. We live in a very visual world right now. Which is why 3d modeling truly is one of the most helpful tools a designer can use to…
How to Make S.M.A.R.T. Goals
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to set some new goals. I’m not talking about “new year’s resolutions” that you’re going to think about just through the month of January and then ignore until December 31st. …
Sherwin Williams’ October Color of the Month
Even though the month is almost over (where did the time go?), I wanted to share a little decor inspiration to go along with Sherwin Williams’ color of the month for October. Don’t worry, it’s not some dark and devious…
How to Make Your Life in SketchUp a Little Bit Easier…
A favorite saying of mine is… When in doubt, sketch it out! I’m constantly sketching out a design that I’m working on. Whether that’s with a pen and paper or through a 3d model in SketchUp. Sometimes it’s just a little…
Shapeshift Into New Colors…
I had fun playing around with the Shapeshifter color collection from Sherwin Williams. These colors just have a really good vibe – good energy. I suppose that’s why the design board I created to go along with them turned out…
Behind the Scenes with DesignFiles…
This is a Behind the Scenes follow up to last week’s “Cozy Breakfast Nook Design” post. I told you to look forward to a sneak peak into how my Project Dashboard works. Well here it is… I use DesignFiles as my online platform to connect with…
Cozy Breakfast Nook Design
Imagine a yummy cup of coffee, a good book, warm breakfast. The birds are chirping outside. The breeze through the window sways the curtains. The smell of fresh flowers. The warm light from the chandelier above the table. The texture…
when in doubt, sketch it out
