Category Archives: One Story Living

Entertaining in Your Florida Forever Home: A Day in the Life

Experience a day in a Florida Forever Home, from morning coffee on the sunlit lanai and peaceful paddles on the river, to book club lunches with friends, poolside family dinners, and quiet evenings crafting. Thoughtful design, indoor-outdoor flow, and flexible spaces make entertaining, hobbies, and family time effortless and joyful.

Multigenerational Living — Making Space for Family & Friends

Discover how multigenerational living can be joyful and practical. Drawing on my own childhood and design experience, this article explores bedrooms, bathrooms, storage, and outdoor spaces that balance togetherness and privacy. Learn how thoughtful planning transforms a house into a Forever Home that adapts to family life and creates lasting memories.

Modern Meets Vernacular: Building Better Florida Homes

Discover how Florida’s historic vernacular homes — Spanish-Mediterranean, Key West, and Cracker styles — inspire modern designs. Learn practical tips for remodels and additions that respect climate, light, and comfort, combining timeless charm with updated materials to create homes that are beautiful, efficient, and perfectly suited to Florida living.

Small-Scale Additions and Guest Suites

Add just the space you need with a custom guest suite or small addition. Learn how strategic placement, privacy, and cohesive design can enhance both daily living and hospitality.

How I Chose Forever Homes—and Why It Matters

Discover the inspiration behind Forever Homes and the Nine Principles that guide their design—creating thoughtful, resilient, and personalized spaces that support your lifestyle now and in the future.

Creating Your Forever Home

The concept of a forever home embodies meaningful decisions and timeless design, prioritizing quality over quantity, and thoughtful investments.