The Tales

When we decided to come to Charleston, we rented our Michigan home to a family for the year. In the fall of 2021, that year had come and...

♥ Professionally turfed backyard for grilling, dining + relaxing ♥ Charleston style porch with swing + bistro set ♥ Private parking ♥...

Before When we were making plans for this bathroom renovation, we knew the first thing that had to go was the laundry. It just couldn't...

We have officially closed on the duplex next door! Today, we're breaking down our plans and vision for the property. Because the property...

A few months ago, the duplex next door went on the market. It's not a looker, so we didn't think much of it. Allow me to elaborate... The...

Upstairs - Before Upstairs - After What a transformation! Do you remember how we got here? In this blog post, I talk about our pandemic...

Getting a good night of rest is so important when you're traveling. As a host, you should strive to make this as easy as possible for...

If you're just catching up on what in the world is going on in our lives, Chad and I purchased a fixer upper duplex this summer, and now...

I am so excited to share that we are officially done with the upstairs unit a.k.a. our current home. Before I show you how it looks...

GENERAL TIPS My number one piece of advice is to organize the drawers and cabinets in ways that make it very easy for guests and cleaners...

I’m posting this from the parking lot of Starbucks, while Charlie naps in his car seat…. because #2020. While trying to post this from...

What made us decide to purchase a duplex, in the middle of a global pandemic, located across the country? I’ve written this in my mind a...

Oh, 1148 W. Diversey, how we loved thee. Our first condo in Chicago was one for the books. In fact, its memory still pulls at my heart...