Have you ever made a home absolutely beautiful… only to wonder if it’s still the right home for your next season of life? 👀💃
That’s exactly where I find myself.
In today’s video, I’m walking you through my home… what I’ve updated, how I’ve improved it on a budget, what I love deeply… and why I’m seriously asking the question:
Should I stay… or SHOULD I MOVE?!
Let’s take a real-life look at the pros and cons of moving vs. remodeling, adding on vs. starting fresh, and how to evaluate whether your current home still supports your lifestyle. As I plan for the future, I want to make home not only beautiful but functional for me… and there is a lot to consider.

Now tell me in the comments…
If this were your home… would you add on… or move on? 💃

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 What I Love About This Home + The Real Stay vs. Move Question
01:32 BEFORE & AFTER: Budget-Friendly Updates That Transformed the Space
02:06 Creating Symmetry in the Living Room for a Strong First Impression
05:01 Why I Adore Having Two Sunrooms (Natural Light Changes Everything)
06:03 Kitchen Updates: Hardware, Open Shelving, Symmetry & Better Flow
09:33 Converting a Dining Room into a Functional Family Room (Furniture Layout Matters)
12:09 Upgrading a Historic Staircase + Brightening the Entry with Mirrors
13:00 The Primary Suite Retreat
14:15 Fixing Bedroom Symmetry with Lighting & Window Treatment Hacks
17:16 Primary Bathroom Updates: Spa-Like Amenities & Faux Finishes
20:15 Why I’m Considering Moving
21:05 The Possibility of Adding a Downstairs Primary Suite
22:07 What the Real Estate Market Is Telling Me
22:42 THE CONS OF STAYING in This Home
25:29 Guest Rooms, Hallway Styling, & Creative Wardrobe Space
28:21 Storage Limitations
34:46 The Outdoor Spaces I Would Miss Terribly (Pool, Porch & Mature Trees)
36:49 The Remodeled Guest House
39:23 Where I Would Add On: The Expansion Plan
44:51 I Want Your Opinion… Would You Add On or Move On?

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🎥 Equipment
—Camera: Nikon Z6 & Canon C70
—Lens: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8
—Lights: Fiilex P360
—Mic: Sennheiser AVX-MKE2 (https://bit.ly/3xukBT9)
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🎬 Credits:
—Edited by Dorian Tucker
—Filmed by Elena Contis
Music: Epidemic Sound