I am SO excited to share this incredible video DSM Modern had made for us of our Airbnb property, Foxcroft Estate. DSM Modern is a local realtor specializing in Mid-Century homes. She also has a great monthly Mid-Century newsletter! It is so cool to see what our property looks like from above. I always knew […]
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True Botanicals has been one of my favorite skincare brands for years, so I’m so happy to be partnering with them at my Airbnb, Foxcroft Estate, in Des Moines, IA. We provide their Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Bubble Bath, Body Lotion, and even Facial Spray to all our guests to use during their stay. Besides […]
This past April, I spent a week at Foxcroft Estate (my vacation rental property in Des Moines, IA) planting a cottage garden. I partnered with Holland Bulb Farms on the bulk of the project and received bulbs, roots, and seeds from them. I loved working with them. They have a great selection, quality products, and […]
The last major design project that needed to be conquered at Foxcroft Estate was our screened in patio. We finished renovation last September and needed to open up the house to guests before winter, so this project got pushed to this Spring. This screened in patio is one of my favorite places in the house. […]
The Formosa Room at Foxcroft Estate was inspired by one of my favorite Los Angeles restaurants, The Formosa Cafe. The Formosa was built in 1939 and has that classic Hollywood spin on traditional Chinese design. I love Chinoiserie style decor and wanted one room where I could go all out in that theme. I’m so […]
We have a lot of cool tile at Foxcroft Estate, but the primary bath has the most intricate tile design in the whole house. I was heavily inspired by Art Deco bathrooms in my hometown of Los Angeles while designing this bathroom. In California, it’s normal for Mid-Century houses to have Art Deco bathrooms with […]
Last month Brandon and I went on a cruise docking out of Orlando and also went to Disneyworld. We visited The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and The Dominican Republic. It was the trip of a lifetime and was a much needed sunny break from a very rainy Los Angeles winter.
The Bridal Suite at Foxcroft Estate is so near and dear to my heart. For starters, I designed/worked on it while planning my own wedding. It was also an amazing way to showcase some of Dick and Mary Ann’s (Brandon’s grandparents and original owners of the house) wedding photos and ephemera. The thought process behind […]
Welcome to our fabulous Tiki Bar at Foxcroft Estate! I’ve always dreamed of designing a tiki bar and I can’t believe we actually made it happen in this sunny basement room. This room makes everyone happy. It’s almost impossible not to smile when you enter. Before renovation, this room was essentially an empty box. Now […]