Last week, Michel, my husband stated he cannot wait until we remodel our kitchen because he knows it will look great and be a lot more functional than it is currently. Of course, I thanked him for the compliment. I then informed him that he had a “twofer” with me; two designers in one.

“Do I contact the contractor first? I do not know where to begin.” This powerful statement made me realize there are more “Anabell’s” out in this world wondering how and where to begin. I asked Anabell if she thinks walls will be removed and spaces will be reconfigured. “Yes,” she replied. She wants to rearrange her loft area for a master bedroom, master bathroom, walk-in closet, and maybe a studio or office space too. Plus, we cannot forget about Prairie, her adorable dog that needs space up there as well.

The other day my husband, Michel, asked what it would take for him to have a Man Cave. He is not from the design or construction industry, so this question is coming from the heart. At first, I was insulted. “Why do you need a Man Cave? You have an entire house!” After I took a deep breath and gathered my thoughts, I looked around the entire house. No, my husband does not have the entire house. It is the kiddos and I that have everything all around.