Chapter 11 – The Last Cut Was The Deepest
Chapter 11 details the final structural fixes and design choices in our Bethesda mid-century renovation before drywall seals it all in
Chapter 11 details the final structural fixes and design choices in our Bethesda mid-century renovation before drywall seals it all in
London Calling to the Faraway Towns I was in the middle of Sunday brunch at the Daily Grill on K Street—a monthly ritual with my friend group—when my Nokia cell phone, the one featured in The Matrix, rang. Loudly. Yes, it … Continued
Living the layout before drywall—walking routines, testing decisions, and making last-chance adjustments before everything becomes permanent
Back in the U.S., the next project marked a turning point—the moment I moved from cosmetic updates to full-scale reinvention
Chapter 7 pivots from planning to construction—steel beams, framing deadlines, lighting logic, and final decisions shaping the house
Chapter 6 redesigns the problematic second floor—eliminating wasted hallways, expanding the primary, and restoring light, flow, and function
A move to Sydney, a frenzied auction, and a sandstone cottage renovation in Balmain—where tight budgets forced clarity, restraint, and better design.
A reimagined first floor that opens the kitchen, improves flow, and updates a mid-century home for modern living
My Capitol Hill home taught me hard lessons about space, light, and how poorly planned remodels harm a house over time
A personal look at mid-century modern design, from postwar necessity to color, materials, and how intentional rooms shape everyday living.