<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[re:fern site]]></title><description><![CDATA[re:fern site]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:08:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.refernstudio.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[CLEO'S PROGRESS]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE  COST OF RENOVATING: WHAT'S WORTH IT &#38; WHAT'S NOT The One with  Good Bones (and New Pipes) The month of March summarized in the life of Refern:  The Cleo House  hit some major milestones and now we’re in the race to finish by the end of the month (or sooner!) This month, we’re slowly ramping up to search for the next investment property…  What We Found Behind the Walls Opening up the walls quickly revealed one of the biggest hidden risks in any renovation: aging plumbing that had to be...]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/cleo-s-progress</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cdb28c2a4608ae001b1441</guid><category><![CDATA[Fix-and-Flip]]></category><category><![CDATA[Interior Design]]></category><category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:30:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_4122b887cb21481fa75ba155637eff49~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAKING GOOD DESIGN ACCESSIBLE]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Intersection Between Design &#38; Real Estate The One Where  She Has an Idea  I had an idea recently. I've been working with a few clients and on my own investment projects simultaneously. Bouncing almost daily between the two, I found myself having to mentally shift my design brain between the budget-friendly approach of the flips and the design-forward, higher-end aesthetics of my client's home renovation projects. At the same time, friends have reached out for design advice in their own...]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/making-good-design-accessible</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6997c7ecb8ed19d28374cae2</guid><category><![CDATA[Interior Design]]></category><category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:09:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_5adbab11d4fa4e7f829378953c521c68~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE CLEO HOUSE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Going for Bigger and Better The One with the Pink Carpet (no more) This month summarized in the life of Refern:  We closed on our latest property at the beginning of the month and it's been the biggest purchase price yet, with the highest anticipated ARV. We named her The Cleo House — Inspired by the former owner, assumably poised and elegant, just like the plush pink carpet in the living area. A bit late to the game, but mapped out my business goals and opportunities for 2026. Underwriting...]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/the-cleo-house</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6997afa8aab309115cb599ac</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:06:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_de0f6045453545119990b70ae7963b38~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_958,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LESCHI RENOVATION DESIGN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mid-Century Split Level turned Mid-Scandi Modern  The One Where  Minimalism Framed the View The new year in the life of Refern:   ️ We’re actively looking for our next flip investment with the hopes of closing mid-Feb.  The renovation of the Leschi Residence is underway and it’s time for the design to shine!  Jason and I are looking for an investment property to purchase as our primary residence— yes, you  think we're crazy but we're excited about how our experiences as designers and...]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/leschi-renovation-design</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69727515affc20191ac1a7bf</guid><category><![CDATA[Interior Design]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:08:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_ced9648ed07b4965b7cbd7d289722220~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOOR #5 FINALE]]></title><description><![CDATA[So Quick, It Flipped The One With The Green Cabinets This flip was so quick, I almost didn't have enough time to capture the progress. The house was brought to me while on a family vacation in North Carolina in September (so much for a break!), but we agreed to it sight-unseen at the trust of my realtor and were quickly under contract. On a quiet dead-end street in tacoma and the perfect mid-sized home at 1600 SF with 3 beds, 2.5 baths, an additional recreation room, attached garage and a...]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/door-5-finale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693bb18838266d8ba622a1b6</guid><category><![CDATA[Fix-and-Flip]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:50:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_b03f8739c6694227b43851aff9cb7f61~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_995,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOOR #4 BEFORE &#38; AFTERS]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Asbestos Removal to New Roofs, The Gunni Glow-Up is Finally Complete! The One Where She Grows Lots of Gray Hair... The DADU at Gunnison became a complicated project out of the gate. Would I still call it a success? Yes. A quick glimpse into the hurdles we eventually  overcame. Hurdle one |   Shortly after beginning demo on the garage, we discovered asbestos siding which required testing and certified removal and disposal. An immediate +2-3 weeks to the timeline. Hurdle two  |  Months...]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/gunnisonbeforeandafters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693a10270b27bc7cafcad0cd</guid><category><![CDATA[Fix-and-Flip]]></category><category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:40:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_fdb1d10ba5c9454bb21f4abde67de806~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PLAYING CATCHUP: END OF YEAR RENOVATIONS ]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Project, Two Project, Three Project, Four The One With The End of Year Recap It's admittedly been months since I've stopped to take a breath and reflected on all the work that's been done, so let's take a moment to catch up! Q4 2025 in the life of Refern:   ︎ The  Gunni Glow-Up  flip was no easy feat, but it was listed in November and now under contract. ️ A new quick flip, The Mullen House , had a cosmetic face lift (with my fave green cabinets!) and is also under contract. ️...]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/playing-catchup-double-renovations-a-new-design</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692f2a6ef769f847ed63e9a2</guid><category><![CDATA[Fix-and-Flip]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:51:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_2c42e02a1a1f4f95afb498bef4f69975~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_857,h_643,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SHERIDAN BEFORE &#38; AFTERS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The renovation on Cushman Ave is completed and honestly, it may be the best one yet! Designing and selecting finishes that turn a profit...]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/sheridan-before-afters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684308fd856d937d0f50c30b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:46:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_ebcebd8015ce4901b8bad9d47b08ded7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOOR #3 IS LIVE ON THE MARKET!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month's highlights in the life of Refern:  The Sheridan House is LISTED! We did a little DIY action for some added touches to the...]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/door-3-is-live-on-the-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683c83720371dc85b9de8771</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:18:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_97ea59e30e854bab8844c5af5521a334~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOUBLING UP: THE GUNNI GLOW-UP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things are warming up in the PNW— both in the weather and our projects— which means we’re busy at work making progress on our renovations...]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/the-gunni-glow-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68138d0b1e9cc1daeb31024c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 15:36:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_af8630531c794720858d1967b32fd784~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_850,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOOR #3: THE SHERIDAN SHOTGUN]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s almost Spring! And in the last month we did some things— closed on the sale of the Ivy Cottage and closed on the purchase of a new...]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/the-sheridan-shotgun</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d2f873dc73b8a986e139ef</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_8f0ad68591714c8e9e7bc6a531a03b19~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_924,h_739,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FROM OVERGROWN TO OCCUPIED!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new homeowners are moving into the Ivy Cottage this week! We took a short, freezing cold trip to Montana in early February to...]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/from-overgrown-to-occupied</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ad23e309eea9e96324ea3a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_2177de9a954a4454be13c74c6ff427e3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE IVY COTTAGE IS LIVE!]]></title><description><![CDATA[After exactly eleven weeks since the purchase of the Ivy Cottage, its listing is live on the MLS! It’s a small gem in an upcoming...]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/the-ivy-cottage-is-live</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678b2f560dbe4b5ee3f440c3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 06:22:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_4a6144f505c14129a91b22942844f7c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOOR #2: THE IVY COTTAGE]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re almost one month into the renovation of the Ivy Cottage— lots of progress has been made and lots of ivy removed. The Ivy Cottage...]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/door-2-the-ivy-cottage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674b52f215c769c5f5607f56</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 04:12:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_a0266ebfd57b48f4b09987db2f925f61~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE BEFORE &#38; AFTERS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moment we've all been waiting for! A few months ago, the Ridgewood Property was listed and sold after only four days on the market....]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/the-before-afters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ce53fb872e1366f88afc22</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_e21cc75e153a4673911888e4b0196b80~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[RIDGEWOOD RENO: SYSTEMS IN PLACE]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s February, which means we’re at the beginning of month three and things are picking up speed. It’s also a point in construction where...]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/ridgewood-reno-systems-in-place</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65d0f1d65534ecf223a1aa03</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:43:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_26c623f2763c4bfc8f40693a979ed650~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOOR #1: THE RIDGEWOOD PROPERTY]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the first flip and I'm ready to take you along on the ride— from demo to designing, building and hanging the the 'front porch fern'! ]]></description><link>https://www.refernstudio.com/post/first-flip-the-ridgewood-property</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65944ba7e6908937e5827e95</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 18:26:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5616a2_4dde54de2ed644b995e672b6bc85f544~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel H</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>