Excerpt – My “Make It Happen” Mantra Through heartbreak, self-doubt, and late nights spent sanding drywall or editing content, one mantra has carried me: Make it happen.
It’s not just a catchphrase—it’s a mindset. It’s what I told myself when I was a single mom with a baby on my hip and a drill in my hand. It’s what I whispered when I didn’t know how to tile a floor, but did it anyway. It’s the voice I still hear every time I take on a new renovation, pitch a brand, or speak on stage.
“Make it happen” reminds me that momentum matters more than perfection—and that I am capable, even when things feel messy, uncertain, or hard.
When a guest walks into my home, I want them to feel instantly welcome and at ease. That was the driving force behind renovating my main floor into a bright, open-concept space perfect for entertaining.
But open layouts come with their own design challenges—especially when it comes to creating cozy zones and choosing the right furniture to fit. With limited square footage and a bold fireplace feature, I turned to La-Z-Boy Halifax for guidance. Their design team helped me reimagine the space, providing a 3D rendering that brought my vision to life—and introduced me to the Coronado Chair & a Half, which turned out to be the perfect fit.
This post is all about how I made it work, and how you can too.
