Trends & Details

Through my @insidespokane Instagram account, I've been scouting out beautiful homes and creative businesses in my hometown. Possibly my favorite small business that I've come across is The Light Factory. I was so impressed that these gorgeous, high-end light fixtures--made of hand blown glass bubbles--are designed and built right here in Spokane! I also had the pleasure of meeting the founder Ashlie in person, and she is a total delight! […]

My frugal side and aesthetic side are always at odds. What's the right balance between budget-friendly and beautiful? How much is too much to spend on a house project? And on the flip side, will I regret being a cheapskate if I make too many decisions based on price? I often look to value for an objective measuring stick: if I can be confident that we've added more value to […]

Trends are a funny thing. They go in cycles, and what was super uncool starts to look fresh and new again. It's true in homes as well as in fashion. The 4" backsplash used to be standard in homes, then designers started doing full tile backsplashes, and the 4" standard started looking outdated. But a full wall of tile has been "in" for awhile now, and short backsplashes are making […]

This post is sponsored by Zabitat. All opinions are my own. I just realized that several of my recent posts have included the word "budget" in the title. Can you tell we are trying to squeeze a LOT of home improvements out of a small budget? So I'm all about ways to get the most impact for the least amount of money. If you're thinking about replacing exterior doors, one […]