This year has been epic. The leadership development work I’ve been doing personally has created a lot of transformation (read: change!) in my professional life, in my family, in my friendships, and definitely in my physical home. And logistically, I’ve been traveling a LOT - I’ve taken 9 trips in 10 months. I came back [...]
As many of you know, I recently led an in-person workshop, Find Your Bliss: Transform Your Home, Transform Your Life and Create Joy from the Inside Out. This was my capstone project for a leadership development program. One of the graduation requirements was to create a workshop that was free - a pure give - [...]
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” -Anais Nin You may have noticed things are a little different around here - especially if you’ve followed Houseplay’s work for a while. Over the past year, I’ve gone through a huge [...]
“Time is an illusion, timing is an art.” If you purchased your home knowing you wanted to renovate, you might be wondering: when is the best time?? The truth is that ANY time can be the best time to renovate! For this Jersey City home renovation, our clients’ goal was to create a more functional [...]
Our clients were at an impasse. They had been renting out their Jersey City apartment, and they knew it needed some upgrades. When their tenants’ lease was up they had a choice to make: should they keep the apartment and rent it out again, keep it and move in, or sell it? Their wish-list of [...]
They say that everything old is new again (and if you’ve seen the resurgence of high-waisted jeans, you know what we’re talking about!). The goal of this Ridgefield Park bathroom renovation and bedroom addition was to make the home livable for a modern family while preserving the historical charm of the 1930s. View the gallery [...]
Our clients bought their historic brownstone in Jersey City intending to renovate, but after moving out of the city and starting a family, their home project was put on hold. When they had the opportunity to move back into their historic home and begin the renovation project, they took it. But trying to maintain [...]
Our client came to us with a renovation idea she had on her heart for over seven years, but wasn’t sure how it would work for her historical Jersey City home and existing garden. Her garden has always been a place for her to rest and rejuvenate, but she wanted to create a better connection [...]
Isn’t it fun to meet the people behind the magic? This is your chance to get a peek behind-the-scenes at Houseplay! Each month we’ll interview a different team member for a window into how we make your home renovation magic happen. Check out our other profiles: John Kucsma, Veronika Bamfield, Niall Templeman and Tamara Templeman. [...]
Is there an under-used space in your home that’s draining your energy or causing you stress? Or are you feeling stuck when it comes to your space - as if you can’t make it work for you and your family? Many clients come to Houseplay with these types of problems. Sometimes, all it takes is [...]
