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.
Everyone always wants to know how much a bathroom renovation will cost…
Well the answer is not as simple or clear as one would hope for.
A bathroom renovation costs anywhere from 10 to 100 thousand dollars, much of which depends on the finishes you select. It’s also why it’s so important to build a footprint for each project so you know exactly where your money is going. Take flooring for example, if you prefer large stone marble walls and floors in lue of ceramic ones, you best get ready to pay more!
Now on my third major personal home renovation, I have gotten to know what I love and prefer when it comes to my principle bedroom. I wanted this space in my craftsman style home, built in 1922, to feel like a glamorous hotel room. A quiet and tranquil space to get away from the busyness of life and renovations. Anyone who has an active imagination will empathize with me when I say how challenging it can be to turn off my mind truly experience the rest and relaxation my brain needs at night.
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.
