by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 13, 2013 | Design Your Own House, for Home
We've built three houses — two that were full custom homes we designed from the ground up. We've lived in our dream home for almost exactly two and a half years. Nothing can beat the feeling. Still, looking back at some of the photos fills me with anxiety! I'm...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jun 23, 2012 | Design Your Own House, for Home
This post brought to you by Flood Wood Care. All opinions are 100% mine. With summer in full swing, we've been taking advantage of the gorgeous weather to spruce up our yard. As I've told you, we went to great lengths to make it beautiful and easy to keep maintain....
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 17, 2012 | Design Your Own House, for Home
The rock wall is no more! Just before the driveway was poured, we discussed possibly sharing a fence with our soon-to-be neighbor. Since they were just contemplating digging their foundation, he didn't know how he wanted to manage it. But we were left with the problem...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 6, 2011 | Design Your Own House, for Home
Recently I told you that after a year of living in the house, we finally got our mailbox finished. I simply posted to find a mason, and within a few days, it was being completed. Now, every time I back out of the driveway, I feel good. And so does Sam. For 12 months,...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 3, 2011 | Design Your Own House, for Home
A have a new friend and neighbor down the street named Kim. She lives in another custom home — her husband is a contractor. Her home is another version of the modern craftsman. When we were building and trying to decide on some of the subcontractors, she invited us...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 3, 2011 | Design Your Own House, for Home
If you're looking for a seriously modern punch for your custom home, think about adding a vessel sink or two. What is a vessel sink? It's a free-standing sink that that is placed directly on top of a counter. They are most often used in bathrooms. Vessel sinks come in...
