I've spend more than two decades helping people buy, build, and design homes - but what i have learned along the way is this:

A beautiful home means nothing if it doesn't support your life.
And most homes? They miss that mark.



I'm a real estate professional with over 22 years of experience, specializing in new construction, home design, and helping people make some of the most important decisions of their lives. I've worked behind the scenes with builders, designed model homes, guided custom home selections, and helped countless clients navigate what truly adds value- not just visually, but functionally.
But my work has never been just about houses.
With a PhD in Organization Leadership, an MBA, and a deep passion for psychology, personal growth, and how environments shape behavior, I see homes differently.

To me, a home is not just where you live- it's the foundation for how you live.

Designing Homes. SHaping Lies. Living intentionally

I'm gretchen

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This space is where everything comes together.


*Thoughtful home design and renovation insights from real, lived experience
* Practical ways to create spaces that are both beautiful and functional
* Behind-the-scenes of transforming my own mid-century modern mountain home
* Organization, efficiency, and "make your homework for you" strategies
* Entertaining, cooking, and creating spaces people want to gather in
* Travel inspiration and design ideas from places that move me
* Reflections on leadership, growth, and living with intention

This isn't about perfection.
It's about creating a life-and a home- that actually works.


At the center of everything I do is my family.
I'm a wife to my husband, Chris, and a mom to our daughter, Setlla- who has a way of reminding me daily what truly matters and what doesn't.
They've shaped how I think about home, not as something to perfect, but as something to live in fully.
You'll see glimpses of that here- not as the focus, but as a part of life I'm building alongside everything else

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At All Things Raad, I share a curated perspective on home, lifestyle, and intentional living—shaped by over two decades in real estate and design.
I collaborate with brands that align with a refined, functional, and beautifully lived-in home. Whether it’s thoughtfully designed products, elevated everyday essentials, or solutions that simplify life behind the scenes, I focus on sharing what truly adds value.
While this platform is growing, it is being built with purpose—connecting with homeowners, buyers, and those who care deeply about how they live in their space.

If your brand aligns with this vision, I would love to connect and explore what we can create together..

I'm always excited to partner with lifestyle and design brands

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A currated collection of the brands, tools, and products I personally use, trust, and recomend- from wellness and home favorites to the platforms behind the business. Throughtfully chosen to siplify your routines and elevate everyday living. 

Simple Tools, Trusted Brands, and
Everyday Favorites that Support a more
Intentional Life.

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