Living through it, where great design and heart meets a smooth remodel.

🏡 Welcome to Living through it

Hi, I’m Mollie—and I’m so glad you’re here.

I started Living through it because I wanted to create a space where construction, design, motherhood, and grit could coexist. A place where it’s okay to show up in steel toes on a job site one day and glitter-covered at a cheer comp the next. Because that’s real life. That’s my life. You can book us to build a home, yes, but we want share how we make Vanor work for our lives, while doing a million things every day.

I’m a contractor and designer running builds across the Pacific Northwest. I’m also a cheer mom, partner to a home builder, and part of a blended family raising five kids—including one incredible medically complex little warrior.

This blog is where I’ll share:

• What it really looks like to run remodels and manage crews (spoiler: it’s not always glamorous)

• Tips and checklists for planning a home renovation that actually works for your life

• Personal stories about family, co-parenting, grit, growth, and everything in between

You’ll find professional guidance here—sure. But you’ll also find heart. Because homes aren’t just built with tools. They’re built with late nights, tough decisions, honest mistakes, deep love, and yes—some drywall dust in your hair.

So whether you’re planning your own home project, balancing motherhood and ambition, or just looking for a voice that sounds a little like yours—welcome. We are over here just trying to live through it ; )