Did you make some New Year resolutions?  Did any of them touch on clutter-busting and redecorating? I’m here to help!        Tip #1 –  If you don’t love it and/or use it, let it go.        As I’m putting away Christmas decorations and re-setting my rooms, I see my […]

Think Christmas cuteness around the house is a headache? I have your RX! Would-be DIYers tell me things like, “I could probably do it–if I could just VISUALIZE it!”  Well, here ya go! Today I’m sharing visuals for three little projects you can totally do yourself. #1. Holiday plate wall   You know all those […]

Yes, Virginia, there are cheesy Christmas decorations. Santa toilet seat cover? You have to see to believe. Antler hat ring toss game? I’m not kidding. Christmas decor can run to tacky in a New York minute. Will you allow me to help you avoid the pitfalls of mass-produced Christmas schmaltz with a few tips? This […]

When you envision “man cave decor”, what images come to mind? Braveheart posters? Kegerators and vinyl furniture in team colors? Well, if that’s what he wants, I say go for it (if you can confine it to the basement or attic, maybe?) But if we expand our thoughts about man caves to include not just […]

“I spent time cleaning for your arrival, so let me show you around my entire house. I will show you my pantry, laundry room, attic crawlspace, garage and work shed, however, there is one room that is off limits. My bedroom is a mess. Let’s just shut the door and pretend it doesn’t exist.”. Okay, […]

“Mirror, mirror, on the wall…” It’s not only in fairy tales that mirrors are magic. Used to advantage, they can pull off some pretty magical effects in your home! Let me show you some examples from my clients’ homes. Mirrors lend their sparkle to a gallery wall. (Have you noticed starburst mirrors everywhere?)  Sure, you […]

My client’s daughter wanted to add some chic to her bland bedroom. She loves turquoise blue and birds. She also wanted a touch of whimsy.  In no time at all, this room went from from DRAB… …to FAB!         Highlights in this redo: -The birds she likes are subtly incorporated. Can you spot all the birds? […]

We look to experts to give us predictions on everything from weather to sports. Did you know that home design experts also make forecasts? They do–and although they’re not infallible, we pay attention because we don’t want expensive home purchases to be too trendy.  So how did the home design forecasts from 2022 pan out?  […]

If I took a vote, would you say that a lot of homes come up shy on appeal when it comes to porch or patio spaces? I see hands going up everywhere! My thoughts exactly.  So what we usually get is a couple brick or siding walls and a concrete pad, am I right? And […]

Christmas in July is a real thing, y’all. And so are supply chain disruptions and high construction demand. HOW, you ask, are these two facts connected?? Here’s how:  if you’re asking Santa for some home renovations this year, you need to get a big head start. Your Christmas will truly have to start now, in […]