So you're deciding whether or not an old home remodel is right for you? There are so many great reasons to preserve and improve old homes. But there are also many reasons to run the other direction as fast as you can. As designers and decorators, we have years of experience in home remodels and have seen just about every remodel nightmare under the sun. In this post, we'll share the pros and cons of an old home remodel. We'll also share the good, the bad, and the ugly to help you decide if it's right for you. ...

Recently, we took a trip to the Las Vegas Market to shop for next season’s box treasures. While we perused and networked with fellow designers and suppliers, we got a good taste of the design trends for 2020 that we think you'll be seeing a lot of.For those of you that don't know, the Las Vegas Market is THE place designers flock to in an effort to see, first hand, what will be popular and in demand for the coming year.At the market, we were able to check out various items sold by vendors we trust and like. We get ...

It's no secret that we love Denver. Like, really love it. The 3 of us have called Denver home for as long as we can remember. It's where we planted our roots for both our families  and businesses. Naturally, we've picked up more than a few traditions over the years. From light shows to snow tubing and tea, we've compiled our favorite Denver holiday traditions that we think you'll love. So grab a cup of hot chocolate and keep on reading. We hope you and yours will love these great Denver holiday traditions as much as we do! 1. Blossoms ...

Awhile back, my husband and I were looking for a way to add a pop of color to our son's room. He was still sleeping in a crib and his room was lacking character. We wanted to do something that would add a statement to his otherwise boring wall. After some back and forth, we settled on painting a hexagon wall mural. We had seen some great examples online, and my husband is an engineer and good with math, so we figured how hard can it be? Now, I won't lie: painting a hexagon wall mural is not a ...

We've all been there. We all have that room. That space. That wall. That one bare, boring wall filled with a coat of paint and not much else. For whatever reason, try as you might, you cannot seem to find the cure for its boringness. And so it just sort of exists, haunting you and mocking you with every pass. Almost daring you to do something, anything, about it. But fear not! As interior designers, we've battled many boring walls over the years years. And along the way the way we've picked up plenty of ideas that work with ...

How Did I Get Here? Designed Life Delivered has been a steam train since we launched this Spring. We all jumped in with both feet, and have been going a hundred miles per hour ever since! We’ve been so busy, and it’s been exciting and fun, and such a great learning experience! But, it’s good to slow down and take a breath, and remember where and why this started. So, let me back up a minute. I spent about 15 years of my life in sales and marketing. I worked primarily for three companies during that time. I did a mix of ...

With Summer in full swing and kids out of school, we're always on the lookout for new Denver Summer activities. Denver Summer weather is typically a tale of two seasons. In June and into July, it's pretty cool but you have to be prepared for afternoon thunderstorms that can bring hail. And typically after Independence Day the rain storms give way for blue skies and heat. It's not uncommon to reach 100 degrees in July and August. And we don't care what anyone says about dry heat: that's still really hot! With that in mind, we've collected some of ...

It's that time of year! Summertime is time for friends, family, entertaining, BBQs, summer parties, and enjoying all the fun this season has to offer! But like most parties, there's a lot to think about. Food. Drinks. Entertainment. And of course the decor! But not to worry! We know a thing or two about party planning. Here are some tips and tricks for making your Summer party the envy of all your neighbors and friends! 1. Invitations Every great Summer party starts with a great guest list. But how do you manage all those emails and friends list? Did Aunt ...

Admittedly we're a little biased, but hear us out: subscription boxes are great!And we're not the only ones. According the Sloan MIT, subscription box services have grown more than 1000% over the past couple of years.Don't believe us? We've put together a list of the 5 reasons to use a subscription box, and we think you'll agree after reading them.1. They provide a ton of valueFirst and foremost, subscription boxes come packed with lots of goodies. Depending on the box, each delivery may contain as many as 10 - 12 items.But purchasing each individual item by itself would be cost ...