In life's second act, there are decisions to be made. We chatted with Kelly Kastelitz of Simply Managed Living to get some tips on managing those life and home transitions.
Empty nesting and ready to downsize? Let's look at how you can do that "designer-style."
Imagine a house that lives and breathes, inhaling sun, water, and wind, and exhaling to sustain the life of its inhabitants. Randy Hafer, co-owner of High Plains Architects alongside his wife Janna, h...
The Parade of Homes is celebrating 31 years in 2021, get to know the builders behind this year's homes.
The OCD girls are here for us with their 10 expert tips on bringing a little organization to the chaos at home!
As the lazy days of summer transition into the more structured fall rhythm, many Billings families might feel a bit lacking in the organizational department. Enter, "the OCD girls," a local company de...
When Ben and Michele Flanagan started designing their dream home, they had a very clear direction in mind. They wanted a home that would accommodate their generous and welcoming lifestyle, where frien...
Are you on the lookout for a camper or RV but don't have a spare arm or leg lying about that you can use to pay for a new or recent model? Perhaps there's a solution to acquire that family getaway mac...
It's fair to say that #VanLife is in vogue. This mobile lifestyle has morphed from a small subculture of people in the early 2010s into a mainstream lifestyle choice for thousands.
What was old is new again with a remodel, leaning towards fresh, contemporary looks.
Imagine never having to clean your gutters again. Sounds exciting, right? Now imagine a Billings-based company that sets you up with state-of-the-art, revolutionary gutter guards that make this hypoth...
From dream to reality, making a cabin built in the late '40s a magical retreat!
A well-designed patio can be an outdoor extension of your home's square footage and family's relaxing and entertaining space.
From the 1960s to now, three Billings builders take a look at how things have changed in the building industry in Billings.
What happens when one spouse prefers rustic and the other traditional? They meet in the middle and create a masterpiece in modernism.
No matter the side of your yard, you have to be intentional to create spaces that nurture activity and draw you in.
This West End home was extensively damaged in a fire and the Huskeys jumped at the opportunity to purchase and renovate the home into their own style after the previous owner opted to move out of stat...
Kibler & Kirch Presents is a new retail space designed as a pop-up store. Their first theme could not be more appropriate for spring: everything flowers. Introducing The Flowerie.
Maybe procrastinating on baby's bedroom is actually helpful...Wait long enough and you'll learn what your little loves best.
Do you love the look of houseplants but you tend to kill them off? We're taking a look at plants' needs and some tips for turning your black thumb green.
If the walls inside the George L. Tracy Building could talk, they’d tell a century’s worth of tales. Today, the 18,000 square foot Tracy Lofts feature 19 LEED Platinum Certified apartments listed in t...
Spring has sprung and it's time for a refresh! What better way than updating your paint?
Step outside to this perfect patio paradise. Creating such a space takes time, so set a budget and start planning!
Meet Jim Moreland, independent contractor with Choice Floors and the kind of salesman who parts with his customers as friends.
You've come home from a long day and are eager to enter your oasis from the world and relax, but there it is...Clutter, the calm killer.
Wide open spaces with a family connection made dreams come true for this Shepherd, MT family.
Making the most of your kitchen island.
Creating a master bedroom sanctuary is giving the "heart of the home" a run for its money!
In today’s world, how can we design a laundry room to best suit our needs? To me, four things stand out as the foundation for creating the best space possible: location, utility, storage, and (of cour...
For those in real estate, buying and selling homes is all in a day’s work. Armed with firsthand knowledge and expertise in the industry, local realtor Alicia Donovan and husband Quinn share their...
There’s no place like home for the holidays and that tune has never rung truer than now.
Mac Leffler’s stunning 2020 Parade home located in Billings’ upscale subdivision The Nines, is nothing short of a work of art.
Come behind the scenes with First Montana Title!
Creating a memorable holiday experience, no matter the size of your gathering.
Ban Construction’s 2020 Parade Home doesn’t disappoint. Clean lines, angles for days, and numerous textures collide to provide a striking first impression of this modern-rustic masterpiece.
Welcome your guests with some fresh fall style!
Hot tubs, they offer far more benefits than just being a nice place to relax and unwind.
Take a step inside this 2020 Parade home by Image Builders.
Kate Stevens of Salvage Designs also has a gift for seeing the treasure in unlikely places. Her shop, located off of Moore Lane in Billings, is filled with home decor, repurposed furniture, and gifts,...
Check out the latest tips and trends in flooring, inspired by this year's Parade Homes.
I recently read an article about home trends that should go away, and one person noted that no one has time for open shelving. It's a dream, not a reality, he said. Having lived with it now, I say tha...
Get a sneak peek inside four of the 2020 Parade Homes!
"Organization is not my strength. I’m more of a conceal-it, don’t-feel-it kinda girl. I want the kitchen to be beautiful and uncluttered, but that’s hard to accomplish. So when it came to designing a...
“Our whole goal for this remodel was to create an easygoing, gracious space for our family and friends to gather, where people would feel loved and welcomed.”
As Montanans, we have such beautiful summers to be thankful for and so many ways to enjoy them. For a homebody like me, creating spaces to enjoy our summers from home is my favorite. When designing an...
Although there’s a lot of talk in the design world about bringing the outdoors in, interior designer Jeremiah Young turns that idea upside-down with his interpretation of glamping- bringing the indoor...
When you walk into this oasis that Brian Amestoy has created in his backyard, it is as if a weight is lifted off your shoulders as you take in the sights and sounds, no matter how many times you’ve ex...
Do you love the idea of tent camping, but not the actual sleeping-on-the-ground bit? Do you want an outdoor family adventure that doesn’t involve 48 hours of prior planning? Do you have a family membe...
Journey through two types of man caves as we celebrate dads throughout the month of June!
Welcome to The Nines. An exclusive subdivision by P3 Coleman Property Development with upscale residences ranging from single-family homes with detached garages and/or outbuildings, to smaller luxury...
Your home is your sanctuary. These words have never rung more true than in the past few months. Here are some tips for creating that space within your home.
When a pandemic dictates a significant part of the workforce work from home, well, creating an in-home office space is more important than ever.
Are you staring at bare shelves at the store? Don’t panic! At present, chemical cleaning products are hard to come by, but the following (healthier alternative) products are probably already in your p...
Help your home feel refreshed by pulling the outdoors inside. Bold pops of green and varying textures create unique spaces and bring life to your home.
Sheri Murphy, owner of A&E Floral in Billings, offers some designer tips for the at-home flower-arranging novice.
Beautiful botanicals and bright blooms are popping up everywhere in home décor. Check out a few of our favorite floral finds below.
Come inside the stunning remodel of one family's indoor pool house.
The how-to on taking the first steps into growing your at-home art collection.
When art and home make for a visually stunning combination.
Use the dreary winter weather to get organized this January; 30 minutes a day can be a total organizational game changer!
Last winter, while on vacation, local homeowners received a call that no one wants to receive. The fire marshal on the other end of the line stood outside of their home, responding to the fire represe...
Tiff Davidson-Blades of Davidson Home Furnishings & Designs weighs in on the home decor design trends we can expect to see in 2020.
