News + Notes

Examples of Exterior Colors

Exterior paint color consultations are one of my favorite things to do.  I get to meet new folks, see a house up close, and guide the homeowner to make a huge decision.  Colors can make a house absolutely sing (hopefully in harmony with its neighbors) or...

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Real Towns

Taking trips always makes me appreciate what's at home, and this last jaunt the beach was no exception.  Not that I didn't enjoy the sand, water, and a chance for a break, but that all the new growth ocean-side made me relish being back in a town with...

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Done and To-Do

The time has been flying by recently, and it suddenly struck me how long it had been since a proper blog post.  Rather than try to focus on one thing today, I'll whip through an overview of what's on the drawing board these days. 508 Ottawa is under construction, with...

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Hiding beneath the Layers

Construction is a long process, tumultuous for the homeowner, trying for the neighbors, and thrilling for me.  Why? because I get to see the spaces, details, and connections that I have wrestled with and imagined come off the page and become reality, of course. ...

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