How to Choose Your Window Grille Pattern…
One of the first selections we make in the build process here at MDH is windows! We pick the color: White or …
Adding Built-ins to the New Home!
Recently I have been talking a little about Old House Charm. One of the most obvious things to me in older homes …
Things are looking up! A quick guide to ceilings!
I think one of the most missed opportunities in new construction is adding an interesting element to the ceiling beyond the structural …
Three Ways to Add Old House Charm to a New Construction Home!
As a resident of an old farmhouse in the middle of nowhere, I can vouch for all the reasons one should build …
Favorite Photo April 2015 & Why my husband looks like Dave Grohl…
It has happened more than a couple of times now…on a plane, at a bar…when we were on vacation in Seattle a guy …
How to Throw a Nautical Themed Bridal Shower!
I can’t believe it was almost a year ago when I introduced you to my friend Anna and her fiancé PJ! Throughout …
2015 Fox Valley Gallery Of Homes!
Coming this May 2nd-3rd is the annual Gallery of Homes hosted by Jon Huss Custom Homes & Midwest Design Homes. The event is a …
Butterfly Jars: Spring Table Décor!
So Easter was yesterday and here was my challenge: I wanted to do something new for my table without having to go …
Easy Easter Crafts: Sunday Night Supper Series
Easter this year is right around the corner and I am sprucing up my house for our annual dinner! The only real …
It’s Move-in Day for Beth and Grant!
Last week when we all woke-up to an unexpected spring snow storm, Beth and Grant Horton were closing on their custom MDH build …