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Your home is a big part of your life, it reflects where you have been, what your priorities are, how you approach life and it sets the tone for your day to day, which ultimately shapes your future. What you surround yourself with is a big deal and it’s worth talking about, extensively. We are not just discussing paint colors and floor plans, it’s how you want to move about your day, the types of activities you make space/time for and the life you want to live. I am Britney Johnson, as an int ...
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You built a brand new, beautiful house and now you have to keep it that way. What does it mean to design a home that is easy to clean and/or maintain? It means you can spend time living in your home, not scrubbing grout or wondering how you are going to change that lightbulb way up there. Your home should support and enhance the dream life you are …
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How long is this going to take? That's a logical question to ask on your next home project and I am breaking down why it's extremely difficult to answer. Even then, it's an educated guess at best. I am walking you through the steps involved in a kitchen remodel, along with tips to survive and thrive the home remodeling process.…
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A home construction project will take over your physical space and your mental state so be prepared, bring a goal and make your next home remodel worth all the uncomfy moments you are about to go though. Living in a construction project is hard. Designing and creating a space that will support and enhance the life you want to live takes time and th…
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We are all yearning for something, looking for it and not feeling like we are worth the struggle so we settle for close enough, or not even close, we give up and do something regular, then are unhappy with the results. Why do we do this? How do we break the cycle? I am diving into my own authentic path and how we can all shine brighter together - i…
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I understand the focus and patience it takes to create a life that is authentically you. It’s easy to fill a space with stuff. Let me walk you through my thought process for making intentional decisions based on your authentic style, how to think differently to find creative solutions and design a home that is undeniably you - all from a search for…
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What actually makes a space feel like home? When does it go from empty rooms, walls and a roof to the place you feel best in. I am highlighting our recent move to discuss what that means to me, how it's going so far and the steps I have taken to get into our new community and towards the life we want to live.…
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Redesigning our lives - the 'deciding on housing' phase. How to pick an apartment, priorities, things to consider and how to hone in on your perfect choice. Every decision you make should be leading you towards the life you want to live. Watch me work through this process as an interior designer, decision making master and regular person figuring o…
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We are redesigning our lives from the ground up, starting with 'Where should we live?' Watch as I take the decision making process I teach in my premium course Design Your Dream Home and now my FREE masterclass 3 Mindset Shifts for a Smoother Build and More Authentic Home and apply it to our own lives. When you use this soul centered approach the d…
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Designing and building a home is not easy and it definitely doesn't save relationships. Let's talk about designing with a partner, how to make everyone feel heard and considered in the project. What about all those other relationships? Parents, in-laws, siblings, overly helpful friends and family with their well-meaning but unnecessary advice and s…
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So you have a house project in mind, where do you begin? How do you decide if you can D.I.Y it? How do you find your crew if you decide you can't do it yourself? Where to get free advice that you can trust. Who's probably going to be working on your project. Who can set you up the best if you do it yourself. When we say small construction project w…
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Artists and creative minds tend to operate a little differently. Let's talk about the differences to expect when working with an artist, why you would hire them and how to structure a project to everyone's benefit. We all want to feel proud of the end result - the homeowner, the craftsperson, the community - here is the formula to let each person s…
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Let's talk about what it's like to be a woman on the construction site. The attitudes, the anxiety, the second guessing. Defending your decisions and evaluating the advice thrown your way. Interior designers, contractors, showroom sales people - everyone has an opinion, how to apply it to your new construction or home remodeling project, which info…
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Only you can design your dream home. Today we are talking about the foundational questions to ask yourself before beginning the interior design process and how they can easily steer your entire project. Let me walk you through my decision making process, how you can use it to relieve the pressure of finding the 'perfect' answer and how to continue …
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Everyone is struggling with the same problems. Building a home seems like a dream until you are immediately overwhelmed with options, people's opinions and the general uncertainty of construction. Designing a home is not easy. It takes a clear vision and confidence in your voice. We discuss becoming an expert on yourself and looking within to find …
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Today we are talking about Exterior Design as we work on our own exterior updates. We are sitting on the deck talking about how to dress your house - how you select colors, statement areas and accessories. And then how you do you actually make that decision? I will teach you how to play the 'guess who' game of interior design and use it ease the pr…
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We are a little more casual today as we are busy painting the exterior of our farmhouse. Join us on break as we talk about project timelines and expanding scope. We discuss this year's painting project and last year's landscaping project. How to make your home undeniably you. What makes our dream home perfect for us. D.I.Y. and learning on the job.…
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Let's talk about site meetings for your construction project, why they are important and what you should be discussing. How to handle your construction crews and what to expect from them, as well as what they need from you. How to set the correct boundaries and expectations for everyone involved in your home building project so you can enjoy this p…
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You want to build a house, awesome! Who's going to help you? Today we are discussing who you might hire and what role they play in building your dream home. Architects, interior designers, drafters, decorators, contractors, subcontractors and trades people. How you go about building your team, what to look for and what it takes to manage your proje…
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