Large, inviting front porches. Walkable, well-lit streets. Shared green spaces. Sidewalks to encourage pedestrian traffic. Affordable, gorgeous, well-built homes. Close proximity to downtown. Block parties. Diversity. Children playing basketball on makeshift street courts. Neighbors greeting each other as they walk their dogs or shovel snow. Access to great schools. Bike lanes. Nearby, mixed-use commercial corridors.  This weekend I

I've been doing a lot of thinking & planning regarding the basement. Once finished, it's going to be a central hub of laundry, playing, art projects, movie watching, dance parties, storage, etc., so my brain has been operating on (hopefully) all cylinders to plan out the space. I hope I get it right. We have a wood-burning fireplace

1. I am drawn to bright, clean colors in my home but there's just something lately about black that's making my heart go pitter patter. via via via via 2.  I love the sliding barn door trend, but bookcases?  Mind officially blown. Now I have to convince myself that it's totally reasonable to block a doorway with giant