Is there anyone more of a Midwestern icon than John Mellencamp? No. Are there any 2 people better to discuss this topic than me and my friend Kristen? No. We...

My definition of brand architecture is architecture (actual buildings and interiors) that reflects and enhances the narrative of the brand.

I was inspired by The English Room to do the same type of pairing but with architecture instead of interiors.

There are all sorts of design principles. Depending on who you ask there are either 5, 7 or 12 commonly accepted architectural design principles. Personally,...

If you're from the Midwest, the odds are good that you have at least one afghan blanket rattling around your house. In my experience, they reached the peak o...

There are all sorts of design principles. Depending on who you ask there are either 5, 7 or 12 commonly accepted architectural design princi

Party Stores Are Great Because... They have it all. And besides all the name brands that we're all used to, I love that party stores wil

Blue moon ice cream is quite the culinary mystery. Most signs point to blue moon ice cream being invented in Milwaukee. There's no defin

When you live in a land-locked state, there is nothing better than a trip to a lake house. Here in the Midwest, we are lucky to have so many

Maple Syrup has not changed much over time. Sap is collected and boiled down to syrup. That's it. But what's contemporary about mapl

We all know Pantone are the color experts but I needed to translate the Pantone spring colors 2019 language into a color language for modern

First off: what are accessory dwelling units? Accessory dwelling unit means: a room or set of rooms in a single-family home in a single-family zone that has...

PEOPLE LOVE TO DECORATE SHIT. That's the life lesson. Sounds obvious or simple but it definitely goes deeper than my simplification. The gist of it is that ...

If you have a home remodeling or commercial interior design project in mind, keep reading for the 8 colors you must have from Fireclay Tile 

A thoughtful architectural detail is one that goes beyond it's function to relate to its context, its inhabitants or its purpose in a way th

How can you not love fall?! Especially here in the midwest. The air changes, the smell changes, and the color changes BIG TIME. It starts in

Design. Seems obvious, right? Architects design buildings. That's their job, mystery solved. In many cases, you don't legally need a

Kitchens and baths tend to be designed in very neutral palettes for ease of resale. Kitchen and baths are also expensive areas to renovate. So if you're a c...

I have to admit, I love the term house mullet. Yes, "mullet" instantly conjures up visions of Billy Ray Cyrus and my prom date but

Site planning is so often overlooked as a "thing" by clients. I think good site planning is one of those qualities most people don