I am a lifestyle journalist, editor, and communications specialist with more than 20 years of experience producing insightful and engaging content for magazines, books, and digital media. I specialize in interior design, architecture, home décor, food, travel, beauty, art, and culture. I also welcome the opportunity to cover new topics.
Text by Kelly Guinaugh, ASID Produced by Jeanne Delathouder Over the past few years, a lot of our clients have been focusing on their second homes. The onset of the pandemic escalated this desire for many people who have since realized that life …
Lake season is finally here, which is always a cause for celebration. This long-awaited season splashes in on Memorial Day, peaks on the Fourth of July, and commemorates its season finale on Labor Day—with plenty of festivities in between. Of …
Interior Design: Kelly Guinaugh, Interior Enhancement GroupPhotography: David Bader PhotographyArchitecture: Bryan C. Tom, AIA, A.D.S. Inc.Builder: Barenz Builders It was a grandmother’s dream to create a family lake getaway for her daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren, and everyone’s friends. Their previous retreat …
From marble-clad backsplashes to mixed warm woods and streamlined cabinetry, the kitchen is an ever-evolving space. This essential heart-of-the-home fluxes with our changing lifestyles, functionality needs, and storage demands. Plus, a modern kitchen remodel is one of the top home …
Text by Michelle Rohrer-Lauer, ASIDProduced by Laura Bianchi and Jeanne Delathouder There’s nothing more wonderful than when the snow starts to melt, and we make that exciting shift from winter to spring. As a lake lover—and lake homeowner—I can’t wait …
The heart of the home continues its evolution in 2023. This year, the top kitchen trends are more thrilling than ever. As lake lovers, our never-ending quest for soothing spaces, natural materials, and nature-inspired hues has reinvented how we think …
Express yourself is the interior design trends anthem for 2023. Over the past few years, we’ve all learned to adapt our homes to a new normal, such as it is. Admittedly, most of us have spent more time at home …
Released in early December 2022, Pantone’s Color of the Year 2023, 18-1750 Viva Magenta, “is brave and fearless, a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes optimism and joy,” say the color experts at the renowned Pantone Color Institute. “As virtual …
There’s nothing more satisfying for chilly weekends at the lake than a savory late breakfast that lingers into the afternoon. Perhaps one of the most festive meal pairings ever invented, brunch always deserves a celebration. And when winter’s chill sets …
