Just because its cold and snowy outside doesn’t mean you can’t up your game and make your home an eye-catcher on the street.  Also, a great idea if you are listing your home this winter – it is sure to warm buyers’ hearts when they visit your home. Here are a few tips to help […]

Every seller wants to get the best deal for their house. So why not just price your house to the moon? After all, you can just bring it down if you need to, right? There can be a few problems with that. If you price high and then slowly start bringing it down…and down…and down…buyers […]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Des Moines has some of the most AMAZING parks!  And one of my favorites is on its way to becoming even better. Think Hyde Park in London or Central Park in New York…ok, maybe not quite as big, but equally as awesome!! Water Works Park is […]

Selling your house should not be a frustrating process.  But sometimes – it can take longer than expected to get an offer.  Part of my job as your Realtor® is to collect feedback from agents of potential buyers as to why your home wasn’t the right fit for them. This feedback helps me and the sellers […]

Many of you may not know this but I have a plant and gardening expert on my team!  My assistant, Whitney Bouma, was transitioning away from full-time work after she became a mom and I was lucky enough to snag her to be my part-time assistant.  Whitney is a botanist by training, the former Director […]

I always get excited about new restaurants! Especially family-owned and inspired restaurants that feature an amazing menu from fresh ingredients.  Lola’s Fine Kitchen opened earlier this year in Ankeny’s Prairie Trail District.  The food is inspired from the family’s roots – Asian cuisine with Pakistani and Filipino flavors combined to make amazing, mouthwatering dishes.   Lola’s is also known […]

Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer, but there are hopefully a few weeks left to soak in the good weather before the cold creeps in! This list will show you how to treat yourself to all my local favorites while you enjoy the final weeks of summer.  For a little beautification pick up a bouquet […]

I’ve always loved plants and flowers and I know they have a lot of benefits to people.  But I didn’t realize to what a great extent until I stumbled across The Potager!  Founded by local bioregional clinical herbalist, Rachel Berndt, the Potager truly harnesses the power of plants through a variety of different services.  Rachel offers herbal workshops and […]

Design trends in your home can be a fickle thing. What’s in one month, can quickly be out the next. But I do know that there are some tried and true improvements and updates that are a win-win, whether you are just looking to spruce up your living space OR you want to make your […]

 One of the best parts of moving into a new home is getting to decorate it!  There are a lot of options out there for sourcing unique, vintage pieces for your home but there is one Des Moines shop that has absolutely nailed it. CK Design Co opened a little over a year ago and features […]