As renovation decisions pile up, Lauren and David navigate moments of indecision while transforming a seventies house into a true family home. Between client projects for their interior design business, they finalize stair railings, tile layouts, and styling choices using antiques and meaningful ...

With just three months until move-in, Lauren and David pause to reflect on how far their renovation has come. The old house—designed for their family of seven—has become both a creative testing ground and an emotional anchor as they balance client work and home decisions. Rich craftsmanship and a...

Lauren and David continue shaping their new home while viewing each decision through the lens of family life and childhood memory. Furniture layouts and fabric choices for the family room spark debate, while natural materials help ground the space in warmth and calm. As excitement builds around p...

After returning from the beach, Lauren and David check on their garden and discover unexpected growth alongside new challenges. Reflections on years of moving sharpen the meaning of finally putting down roots, while design decisions focus on carving out personal spaces for each child. Stone garde...

From the moment they step into their new-old house, Lauren and David feel a pull that reinforces why they chose this place—and why they’re ready to make it their own. Early design decisions shift from wallpaper choices to settling on mortar over flagstone in the foyer, balancing aesthetics with p...

For Lauren and David, home is more than walls and finishes—it’s a connection to land, creativity, and the people who share it. As they shape spaces that reflect their values, the children take part in the process, easing transitions and nurturing curiosity along the way. Fairytale-inspired detail...

Lauren and David slow down for a date night in the meadow, reflecting on the long path that led them to this house and the life taking shape around it. Inside, modern lines blend with fairytale-inspired details as beams and built-ins are installed, even as color decisions spark second thoughts. M...

With construction moving at remarkable speed, Lauren and David watch the house shift from build site to living design experiment. Temporary furniture and decor are staged for a photo shoot as final details fall into place. Outside, carefully chosen plantings support wildlife and biodiversity, tur...

With just over a week to move in, Lauren and David race through final construction meetings, juggling HVAC fixes, kitchen installs, and last-minute electrical hurdles. Favorite fixtures arrive, distinct bathroom designs come to life, and new furniture begins to fill the space. Despite late movers...

After years of planning, building, and hard work, Lauren and David finally move into their new home. As boxes are unpacked and final details come together, friends and family arrive to celebrate with shared meals and meaningful moments. Looking ahead to their first Thanksgiving, the family reflec...

With construction complete, Lauren and David turn their focus to living in the space they worked so hard to create. A new rug collection takes shape with hands-on family input, while shifts in designer partnerships open the door to future possibilities. As winter sets in, a zinc kitchen counterto...

New goslings bring excitement and daily surprises as Lauren and David involve their children in caring for them and planting spring flowers around the Meadow. Naming debates, muddy boots, and hands-on lessons turn the garden into a place of shared responsibility and wonder. Alongside the joyful c...

As construction at the Meadow winds down and spring settles in, an unexpected water leak interrupts the calm and demands immediate attention. Drying efforts move quickly as bathroom flooding reveals the reality of life in a newly finished home. Between foraging walks, garden planning with low-mai...

As life slows after months of building, Lauren and David reflect on how homes shape memory, identity, and a sense of belonging—especially the places we carry from childhood. Family gatherings, shared recipes, and familiar routines reinforce the comfort and safety that define home beyond design ch...

As daily life settles in, Lauren and David reflect on how thoughtful design can shape mood, memory, and experience—turning a house into something that feels quietly magical. Time is spent planting tulips and seedlings, working through difficult soil, and discussing apple tree grafting as plans gr...

Each morning becomes a chance to set the tone for the day, balancing quiet starts with the demands of family life and work. Gardening, caring for geese, and shared routines bring calm and connection to the land, offering steady moments of joy amid the busy seasons. As summer approaches and new ad...