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Carlin and I met when we were 16 years old.
Although we were certainly only kids at the time, we formed a strong bond over similarities and mutual interests. Carlin a star athlete was also interested in wood work and began working with grandfather when he was 18. My grandparents ran an home renovation company in Massachusetts and so I grew up on job sites. I recall being 8 and hanging out with my grandpa in his garage around all his tools and machinery. I thought what he did was so cool. I devoured my grandmothers design magazines that she always had on her coffee table. Southern living, coastal living and housekeeping were a few I recall. I was enamored by the beautiful homes and locations; they felt like a dream to me.
Fast forwards a couple years later and Carlin began his own home remodeling business after getting licensed. He began roofing, shingling, window replacement, fences, decks and then eventually ventured into interiors. I took to another direction in clinical psychology and graduated with my master degree. Although I worked in clinical psychology for over 10 years, my passion for home design never left me. I poured it into our home renovations on both our homes in Massachusetts. Carlin and I often discussed going into business together and making a move to the south. We were tired of the cold long winters and short summer months in New England. Although we loved our home and being close to family and friends; Something was missing. Both of us felt an entrepreneurial pull and the desire to be able to work together. We often daydreamed of weekends on the beach and being able to do more outdoors. We made several trips to the south together over the years and did our own research of areas. We eventually found Lakewood ranch fl and Carlin and I knew back then that the area was growing. We felt that it was be a great place to raise a family and start our business. We feel in love with siesta key and Sarasota. It was settled in our minds. Once day we would end up there. The unexpected but happily welcomed pregnancy of our daughter was a huge wake up call for us. We felt the pull more than ever to merge family, our passions and work. During my pregnancy we put our home on the market and sold it. When our daughter Savannah May was just 6 weeks old we packed up everything or sold it to head south. We took our travel trailer and Carlins truck and made the slow travel south ultimately settling in Bradenton Florida. We lived in our travel trailer with our new born and 3 dogs for 6 weeks until we could move into our rental home in Lakewood ranch. Moving from a travel trailer to a proper home was a huge relief.
During that time, we established an LLC, secured an investment property to flip, and began renovating our first flip in Florida. Savannah's arrival ignited a fire in us to pursue our dreams, and the combination of family, home, and the beach felt more important than ever. We decided to name the business after her, as a tribute to the inspiration she brought to our lives.
During that time, we established an LLC, secured an investment property to flip, and began renovating our first flip in Florida. Savannah's arrival ignited a fire in us to pursue our dreams, and the combination of family, home, and the beach felt more important than ever. We decided to name the business after her, as a tribute to the inspiration she brought to our lives.
It was an incredibly challenging time for us. We were learning how to be parents and business owners, adjusting to a new area, establishing a new home, and renovating houses that were completely gutted. There were many tears shed and sleepless nights endured. All the profit from selling our Massachusetts home was tied to our move and starting the business, so there was enormous pressure to make it work and turn a profit. We put everything on the line for this dream, knowing that the risks were high but believing in the potential reward.
Since we didn't know anyone in Florida when we first arrived, we relied heavily on social media and building connections to kickstart our business. Balancing the responsibilities of caring for a newborn, we managed to flip two homes in Bradenton and Sarasota. This period allowed us to establish connections, expand our network, and gain valuable insights into the renovation process from the client's perspective. We treated each of our investment properties as if they were tailor-made for specific clients. Every detail was meticulously customized, deviating from the typical approach to investment properties. However, our unique approach quickly paid off. Our homes attracted the attention of real estate agents, neighbors, and locals who began reaching out to us for their own home design and renovation needs. We initially started by renovating bathrooms, but soon ventured into interior design and whole-home renovations. Word of mouth and referrals have been the backbone of our business, as we strive to provide each client with a positive experience and pour our entire energy into every project. Our commitment to maintaining a high standard of customer service and fostering a close working relationship with our clients is paramount.Our passion lies in infusing homes with personality, incorporating custom details and craftsmanship, while also creating bespoke homes that cater to each client's unique preferences. We always infuse Savannah's perspective of rustic elements blended with modern and livable design. Our focus is on creating spaces that feel timeless, yet fresh and inviting.
As a family, we are profoundly grateful to this community that has provided us with abundant opportunities to pursue our dreams and assist homeowners in achieving theirs as well.
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