I have always struggled with comparison and not feeling like I measured up to the people around me. There was always someone with a bigger home, nicer decor, or better parenting skills that made me feel less than. Plenty of times I found myself not wanting to host friends because our kitchen wasn't updated or my baseboards were dusty. I told myself that once "that next thing was done," I would feel confident and would get back to living my life. But there was always a next thing that kept me in the cycle of not measuring up to my peers. 

A few years ago I decided there would always be another project I wanted to complete or a nicer house I envied but that was no excuse to stop living my life. I decided to embrace the house we were in at the time and do what I could to love it and be proud of it, even if we were working with a small budget. We started with just painting, then wallpaper and decor, to adding built ins and renovating our kitchen and bathrooms. While I still see gorgeous "dream homes" that I am envious of, I have also created a space right here that I am proud of until we are ready to do it again. 

When I got into real estate, I found so much joy in helping other people find a home that they could afford in their current stage of life and turn it into something they love and are proud of. I never imagined it would turn into the business I have today. I have embraced that any home can be beautiful and whether we are making a home shine to get the most money out of it in a sale or to make a new one feel like home, there is nothing quite like finding that potential and bringing it to life.

Top: Our crew at our recent family photoshoot Left: an ode to my ginger jar obsession. Right: Charleston, SC, obviously