In a COVID-19 world, our homes are carrying the load of so many of our needs: living, working, childcare, exercise, entertainment, hobbies, haircuts, and more. As we continue to live more of our lives at home, the design of our spaces has to shift to accommodate these new activities while still balancing what “home” means to each of us. I’ve been brainstorming many of the ways the design can change, and I’m curious if you agree or have other ideas, too!

I’ve always loved “day in the life” style posts from my favorite bloggers, but I never shared one myself. Partly because I wondered if it was at all interesting to anyone, partly because my days vary so much, and partly because I’m kinda ashamed to admit how many hours I spend scrolling on my phone.

Whether renovating rooms or just planning a new furniture layout, I’ve been using this free app for years. It’s so simple to use - and there’s no need to understand CAD or Photoshop! Truly anyone can do it if you have some patience to figure out the quirks. In addition to designing a new layout, the renderings are so pretty and helpful for visualizing your new space!

It’s summer. It’s hot. The backyard is where it’s at. So, I gave us a pool! We have a giant 10-person jacuzzi taking up space, so why not put it to use to cool us down when it’s toasty and we aren’t leaving the house to go anywhere? Why do we have a giant jacuzzi? And How did I convert it? I’ll tell ya.