Creating a home that stands the test of time involves more than just studs and drywall—it's about crafting a space that reflects your vision and supports your lifestyle. And the key to achieving this isn't speed; it's your commitment to the design process.

Because building your dream home is a journey that begins long before the foundation is laid—it starts with the careful curation of design elements that weave together to create a home that stands the test of time.

Each step, from crafting y…

Building a new home is an exhilarating journey, brimming with an array of decisions and tasks. However, it can also become overwhelming and lead to exhaustion if not managed effectively. To ensure that your home-building experience remains consistently exciting and fulfilling from conception to completion, I've compiled a comprehensive list of five essential tips. These guidelines will help you sidestep the pitfalls of weariness and design fatigue, so you can enjoy the process!

**1. Plan Ahe…

Today, I want to discuss a topic that's close to my heart - the benefits of building a home with aging in place strategies in mind. 

Here's a little background about me:

Eight years ago, my dad suffered a severe stroke that left him partially paralyzed, with significant mobility issues initially that overtime developed into complete confinement to a wheelchair. Unfortunately, the home he shared with my mom was ill-equipped to provide the necessary support for his condition. Basic tasks became …

After months of construction, the anticipation and preparation of moving in to your new house is finally here! You've been looking forward to this for so long, so a simple and easy move, whether across town or cross country, might be just what you need to put the stress of building behind you. Recently, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Lisa, owner of Move Mama Move, an expert on movement, and a master of keeping a busy life organized. Below she shares stellar advice for moving, her exper…

Do you want to have fun and enjoy the process of creating your dream home? Start with WHY. 

Hi, my name is Jenn and I’m your pocket architect.

You might be thinking, what is your pocket architect? Well, it’s a term I use to describe my niche in the architecture world and the name of my new e-book.

As a little girl, I would draw house plans for fun. Once I got to college and began my education, it was nothing like I thought it would be. I realized I didn’t really know anything about what it me…

Every custom build is different, they're like snowflakes, no two are exactly the same. But just as snowflakes have one thing in common, so do all custom home builds. 

Connections.

Building your dream home cannot happen in a vacuum.

Land and civics, building elements and systems, tradesmen and professionals, budgets and timelines... they're all important and they're all intertwined.

Have you ever been grocery shopping, hungry and without a list. It's impossible to think straight, it's frustra…