Feel at home outside
I believe outdoor spaces have the power to transform daily life — they invite us to slow down, connect with loved ones, and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Make GREAT memories
Many of my fondest memories as a child were the times I spent outside. Playing yard games, bonfires, picnics, parties and family gatherings were all so much more special when we had the opportunity to enjoy them outside.
Hi, I'm Becky
Some of my earliest memories of enjoying the outdoors happened on a screened porch off the front of our house on a farm in Minnesota (pictured above). It wasn’t anything fancy, but it was where we spent a lot of time once the weather warmed up.
Every spring, opening up the porch and getting it ready for summer was a big deal in our house. It meant we could finally use the space again. For the next few months—sometimes longer if we were lucky—that porch became part of our everyday routine. We had coffee there in the mornings, sat out in the evenings, and used it as our spot to watch summer thunderstorms roll through.
Neighbors would stop by and sit with us during storms, just talking and watching the lightning. It was comfortable, practical, and easy to use—which is probably why it became such a natural gathering place.
Looking back, that porch shaped how I think about outdoor spaces. It didn’t stand out because of how it looked. It stood out because we actually used it. It was part of daily life, not something we saved for special occasions.
That idea carries directly into my work today. When I design outdoor spaces, I focus on how people will really use them—how they move through the space, where they’ll sit, and what will make it feel comfortable enough to use on a regular basis.
My goal has always been the same: to help create outdoor spaces that feel natural to spend time in, not staged or overly complicated. Spaces that fit into your life and end up being used far more than you expect.
A Different Approach to Outdoor Design
When I design outdoor spaces, I focus first on how the space will actually be used, not just how it will look. Furniture and finishes come later. The starting point is understanding how you want to spend time outside and what isn’t working in your current space.
My process helps clients:
- Clarify what they want, even when they’re not fully sure yet
- Make confident decisions without second-guessing
- Avoid spending money on choices that won’t get used or won’t last
Many clients tell me they didn’t realize how many decisions they didn’t want to make alone—and how helpful it was to have clear direction throughout the process. Over the years, I’ve guided dozens of clients through complex spaces and tricky layouts—helping them avoid costly mistakes and create outdoor areas they actually use every day.
Design That Prevents Regret
One of the most important parts of my job is helping catch problems early.
I ask questions, talk through trade-offs, and suggest alternatives when something won’t work long-term. That approach helps prevent common mistakes and leads to outdoor spaces that feel right from the start—and continue to work over time.
More Time Outside, Done Right
The reason I do what I do is simple: spending time outside matters. Being in the fresh air, feeling the sun, and listening to the sounds of nature—it’s good for your body, your mind, and your overall wellbeing.
I design outdoor spaces, so you actually want to use them—not just look at them. Spaces that make it easy to enjoy a morning coffee, have a weeknight dinner, gather with friends on the weekend, or simply sit quietly and take it all in.
My goal is to create outdoor spaces that help you connect with nature, relax, recharge, and spend more meaningful time outside—without any stress or wasted effort.