Posts by Amy Pottenger
Behind the Scenes: The Design Process
Undertaking a new build project or a large scale home reno on your own is nothing if not overwhelming. I often tell people that this will probably be the most concentrated amount of decisions you’ll make at one time. Large scale home projects can be fun, exciting + rewarding but and also stressful and full…
Read MorePart 2: Use Your Home to Support Your Family’s Back to School Transition : Workspaces!
Whenever you’re switching up a routine (or creating a new habit!) take advantage of your home environment to help support you along the way. This month we’re sharing some of our favorite focus areas in your home that can help support you as you make the transition to all the back-to-school activities! (missed part 1?…
Read MoreNew Series: Use your home to support your family’s back to school transition, part 1
Yep, it’s here again, back to school time. (wasn’t it just June yesterday?!?) Before you close this window and start remembering all the back to school stuff you have to do, take a breath. Remember the whole point of upgrading your home is not just to make things pretty or add to your already too…
Read MoreYour Bedroom Design + Your Self Care
I find when working with my clients, their own personal bedroom space is usually last on the list. Everyone wants to focus on the spaces that will be seen/used by guests or the entire family, and there’s nothing wrong with that! However, if we look at the frequently-neglected state of the primary bedroom through the…
Read MoreEveryday Kitchens
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home, and is key to creating a home environment that supports your goals + dreams! There is nothing like a welcoming, functional kitchen to really set the tone for your everyday life. And how we spend our days is how we spend our life,…
Read MoreYour kitchen + your wellbeing
The state of your kitchen has a direct impact on your health. I believe every room in your house can either add to or take away from your quality of life- that means how your home functions + looks has a direct impact on your quality of life. And the good news? YOU have the…
Read MoreOutdoor Living space as a Family Connection Zone
With summer around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about how using your outdoor space can bring your family together! Outdoor spaces provide a great place where everyone can detox from screens for a bit and actually connect with each other. Indoor-outdoor rooms, or outdoor living spaces can also give your home…
Read MoreHome Tour Highlights: Modern Mood
Thrilled to take you on a tour of this modern home we designed with custom builder Epique Homes! This sleek home is full of unique design details but is also fit for family life- just the way we like it. From the moment you walk in the door, you’re greeted with warm walnut wood tones…
Read MoreThe Energy of Home
Do you ever feel like your house expresses your current state of mind? For example, in your life you feel like you’re only able to give 10% to 100 different things and it feels like you’re failing at all of them- and when you look around your home it’s the same situation- nothing feels “done”,…
Read MoreHealth + Home
There’s just one way to radically change your behavior: radically change your environment. —Dr. B.J. Fogg, Director of Stanford Persuasive Lab What does a healthy home mean to you? Is your home supporting your health? My definition of a healthy home is one that supports your health in all aspects: Mental, emotional/spiritual and physical. Keep…
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