About Me
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My name is Bethany. I am a twenty something about to embark on one of the biggest adventures of my life…buying a fixer upper. By day, I am a public health researcher, but by night, I am all about DIY projects. I was blessed to have a dad that is handy. He has taught me everything I know about using tools (even though he does not trust me with the power tools), painting, home design, etc. As a young girl, my dad would take my sister and I to open houses on Sundays. I think it was to get us interested in home design, but deep down, it probably was to get us out of the house for a few hours so that my mom had some quiet time. My sister and I became "home design aficionados" spending hours on computer programs coming up with our own layouts.
Now that I am in the position to buy my first home, I am looking forward to putting my home design skills to the test. My dad and I will be doing most of the work with some help from some of his buddies. I have been saving interior design ideas for years, watching HGTV in my free time, and reading up on becoming a homeowner. Now it is my turn and I am excited to have you along on this journey!
Now that I am in the position to buy my first home, I am looking forward to putting my home design skills to the test. My dad and I will be doing most of the work with some help from some of his buddies. I have been saving interior design ideas for years, watching HGTV in my free time, and reading up on becoming a homeowner. Now it is my turn and I am excited to have you along on this journey!
Educational Background
Michigan State University, B.S.
Indiana University- Bloomington, M.P.H.
Career
Emergency Medicine Public Health Researcher
Places I've Lived
Detroit, MI, Bloomington, IN, Washington, DC, and Berkeley, CA
Hobbies/Interests
Traveling, Running, Tennis, Hanging Out with My Family/Friends, Reading
My Favorite Vacation
Well this really was not a vacation, but I went to Tanzania, Africa for my study abroad trip. I had the opportunity to travel around the country learning about the health status of Tanzania. I also got to go on a safari and climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.
If I am looking at my phone, I am probably…
Looking at Pinterest…or my emails.
Design Style
I would have to say my style is traditional with a hint of country living.
Favorite HGTV Shows
Fixer Upper and Property Brothers…My dad and Chip Gaines could be best friends. There are times I am watching the show and feel like I am watching my dad. I love Joanna Gaines' style and would like to incorporate some of her designs. The Property Brothers opened me up to buying a fixer upper with potential.
Michigan State University, B.S.
Indiana University- Bloomington, M.P.H.
Career
Emergency Medicine Public Health Researcher
Places I've Lived
Detroit, MI, Bloomington, IN, Washington, DC, and Berkeley, CA
Hobbies/Interests
Traveling, Running, Tennis, Hanging Out with My Family/Friends, Reading
My Favorite Vacation
Well this really was not a vacation, but I went to Tanzania, Africa for my study abroad trip. I had the opportunity to travel around the country learning about the health status of Tanzania. I also got to go on a safari and climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.
If I am looking at my phone, I am probably…
Looking at Pinterest…or my emails.
Design Style
I would have to say my style is traditional with a hint of country living.
Favorite HGTV Shows
Fixer Upper and Property Brothers…My dad and Chip Gaines could be best friends. There are times I am watching the show and feel like I am watching my dad. I love Joanna Gaines' style and would like to incorporate some of her designs. The Property Brothers opened me up to buying a fixer upper with potential.