I’m a mom. I’m an architect. And I’m a VERY picky consumer.
If you’re trying to figure out what to get the pregnant woman in your life, I wrote an article about it! Lots of baby gift ideas!
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A tour of Meldrum Design HQ in Kingfield, Maine! Check out before & after photos and a video!
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Running Meldrum Design is one of the highlights of my life. I love it. In the last six years I’ve researched the heck out of running a remote, very small business. I’ve experimented with different methods, systems, software, and hardware. It took lots of energy, money, and time. So I thought I'd save you some of that and share what I've learned.
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Sometimes people are curious about what an architect actually does. The people who think they know are surprised when they hear the truth.
And, while this profession can come in MANY different forms, there are an increasing number of one-person architecture companies like Meldrum Design. So here’s a quick (and aesthetically pleasing) breakdown of what I (and many other architects) do all day. INCLUDING an exclusive and very real photo of me and Sunny in my office!…
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I was the spotlight of a feature article in our local newspaper! A lovely piece about my new office (and life) in Maine. It feels amazing that people are taking notice of my work. WOOP WOOP!
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Well hello. It's been a while but I have a pretty solid excuse. Drumroll please...
I am now a FULLY QUALIFIED, LICENSED ARCHITECT!*
After 3 years of high school classes, 5 years of undergrad, 1 year of post-grad, 6 years in the big wide world, and 1 year of test taking, I finally have that beautiful little Architect's stamp. And as much as I hate to admit it, I learned A LOT while studying for those tests.
But wait! There’s more!
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9 Rules for a Successful DIY Wedding.
October 1st was the one year anniversary of my and Mike's DIY wedding. This past year has given me lots of time to reflect and talk with family about our big day. Then, last month, I participated in my best friend's DIY wedding. Now I'm doubly qualified to dole out some advice.
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We quit our jobs to travel and work at a ski resort!
About a year ago, Mike and I moved our RV from Texas to California. It was the start of a grand adventure for us, a dream come true. You see, over the years, we slowly converted to a minimalist lifestyle. We did this not only to push our limits and define our priorities, but to reduce our cost of living and save money! For the last year, we have been reaping the benefits...
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Save money and time by packing fewer bags.
We're heading into the holiday season and lots of you are traveling. This year, I challenge you to travel a little lighter. Bring less stuff! Fewer bags. Smaller bags. No bags at all! <Ok well that's a little nuts, but read on for some tips & tricks to help you minimize...
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The bright and welcoming remodel of our full-time RV home.
We lived in and remodeled a 34 foot long 5th wheel. This was our first adventure in Tiny Living and we wanted our new home to be special. We worked weekends and nights and MANY hours in between. All for a custom renovation and a home that felt our own. It was absolutely worth it.
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I recently moved into an RV in Texas. The first question I get about this is, "Why would you live in an RV? What happened??" Did you lose all your money on a cock fight in Mexico? Did you commit a crime and are now running from the law? What catastrophe happened to force this?
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