When clients in our neighborhood wanted to update their 10-year-old master bath, we knew exactly what needed to happen.....everything had to go! We started fresh with Karndean commercial-grade vinyl plank flooring, new lighting including a chandelier from Lumens, free-standing vanities, marble counters, and a tub and free standing faucet from Signature [...]
Guest Post by Maggie O'Toole- The Simplicity of Complex Flavors Creating complex flavors fast with wholesome ingredients is what I revel in. Lately, I have fallen for the amazing versatility of cashews to make deep, creamy, protein packed sauces. Don’t get me wrong, cheeses are still King; ripe, fermented and rich. But, since I [...]
Guest Post by Maggie O'Toole- My stress never comes from cooking a Thanksgiving dinner. There is a certain cadence to it, family and friends pitching in, everyone working towards a unified goal. However, the opposite holds true when it comes to Thanksgiving breakfast and all those loved ones under one roof, waking at different [...]
Kyndra was at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference this summer and ended up chatting with a Tesla Solar Technologies Rep about how they are getting into the roofing tile business. Tesla prides themselves on the fact that their Solar Roof complements your home’s architecture while turning sunlight into electricity. [...]
A while back we took on the task of remodeling our own kitchen. It was the last major space needing to be done. We considered upgrading the cabinetry, but decided to use that money for new appliances. So we chose to have them painted instead. The key to a successful cabinetry [...]
With the Broncos playing Sunday night, we thought it would be the perfect time to share a post from Chef Maggie. Hey All, With football watching and tailgating season taking hold of most of us, I always begin to dread the mindless afternoon game-time snacking. This week’s earthy and colorful dish is really a [...]
Last weekend we left the kids with the GPs and headed to North Carolina for the wedding of one of Kyn's dearest friends. We arrived in Raleigh late afternoon on Friday and had a reservation at Buku Global Street Food, a cool place with Asian fusion fare; it was tasty! [...]
In our neighborhood, most of the new build homes were sold with unfinished basements. As families have grown, these spaces have become more desirable for extra bedrooms and hangout space. Kyndra designed the main builtin to be both pretty and functional. The stamped mesh panels look beautiful with the added function giving the A/V equipment adequate [...]
We are so excited to introduce our first regular guest blogger, meet Chef Maggie! My name is Maggie O’Toole and I am a culinary teacher in Denver and owner of Foodfest, chefmaggiesfoodfest.com, a cooking school focused on teaching children, teens and adults to scratch cook without extra steps, fuss and stress. I want to [...]
It has been years since we installed our playground style front porch swing. It's funny how the simplest of endeavors can sometimes make the most impact. In the summer, the swing gets used to escape the mid day heat. In the evenings, we sit and swing while chatting with family and neighbors or taking phone calls. [...]
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