When we lived in Chicago (the first go-round), we used to call our home the NixonPack boutique hotel. In our first year here, we had 14 separate visits. Quite literally a revolving door of family and friends. It must have been the delicious deep dish pizza, amazing...
I feel like I could start every one of these off with, I am so ready for Friday. There's just so much hope and excitement that comes with a weekend packed with projects and a splash of fun. Also, I took my first steps without crutches today so I'm looking forward...
Of all of the elements of design, I have to say, shelfies and the whole process of putting them together brings me great joy. Styling the shelves in your home is the easiest way to express your personality, to reflect on your travels, showcase your most treasured...
The new trend we're seeing in kitchen design is one with staying power. It's less emphasis on restaurant-like, commercial-grade, so much stainless it feels chilly like a morgue kitchen. And instead, more of an effort to create a thoughtfully designed extension of...
Between Marie Kondo, The Home Edit, and countless organizational accounts; inspiration for your next pantry purge is aplenty. But we're not here to tell you to organize by ROYGBIV (though it is so aesthetically pleasing), or buy every basket Home Goods makes. This...
This is a topic we can't get enough of. We live for Pack Projects and love breaking down how it impacts resale, for both our own homes, as well as our clients. Keep in mind, each home/ neighborhood/ price range will be unique in the price points and finishes - but...
What a week! We broke records for both cold and snow this week so we're ready for a weekend of indoor projects finishing the roof deck, trimming the landscaping for the winter ahead, and wrapping up our holiday decor! Here are a few things we've been excited to...
We get this question every fall and winter without fail. Is it possible to sell my home in the winter months? Short answer - YES. And here's how: Keep it On. So let's say you listed your home late-summer, maybe you started off priced a little too high, and now you...
Much like politics, religion, and a host of other hotly debatable topics comes the polarizing question of "When do you decorate for Christmas?". We asked on instagram and the vote was split right down the middle. Friends were fierce in their rationale on both...
We've been in your shoes a time or four. Some lessons we caught on to pretty quickly, others took (much) longer to learn. Here's what you should know if you're buying a house across town, across the country, or across the pond. And if you only listen to one piece...
