Add drama to your walls – even as a renter!
I always get questions about how to dress walls from renters, especially when painting is not an option. There are plenty of options — from fabric covered walls to hanging large pieces of art and decorating with stencils — but I was still not satisfied with those options. Since I stage so many homes with …
DIY- Chalk Board Kids Play Table
I have a confession: I have an obsession with Magic Erasers. I use them on everything in our house from shoes, to windows, on our base boards, and on my kids play table. From Play-Doh to markers the Magic Eraser would clean it…but I over did it and soon the finish began to wear on …
Easy decor with child’s masterpieces
When you have kids, their artwork becomes prized possessions to them — and you. When you find creative places to display their beautiful masterpieces around the house, you create a warm and inviting environment that the whole family can enjoy. But you don’t have to place paintings and drawings on the wall with tape anymore. …
Inviting Thanksgiving Porches
Many of you will soon be opening your fall homes for loads of entertaining. If you’re like me, the pre-Thanksgiving festivities will start around Halloween and run straight through turkey day. So before the weather turns too chilly, time to focus on your front porch. The simplest and most obvious way to embellish your fall …
DIY-ing Your Rug
When I get a home project idea in my head, I have to find THE perfect items to complete my design. My living room has been a work in progress for some time. (I’ve literally been searching for side tables for years!) But at the present moment, I’m focused on replacing the area rug. My …
Making Your Living Space Lovable & Livable
I’m struggling with this one. And I know I can’t be the only one. I’m heavily debating on whether or not I should even bother putting time, money and effort into the most lived in rooms in our home. The living room and the kitchen are the two rooms I’m in the most and see the …
Personalizing your Fall home
Fall weather….ahhhhh……curling up in snugly blankets, sipping hot cider and building roaring fires. Don’t ‘cha just love it?! Cooler fall temps remind me that it’s time to cozy up my home decor too. If you’re like me, personalizing your fall home will include adding rich colors and loads of texture; pulling out the nubby, warm …
Dramatic kitchen flooring makes a difference!
I met with one of my favorite clients a few years ago to discuss her kitchen. She recently upgraded her appliances to stainless steel and had the cabinet fronts changed to bamboo. After marveling over the look of the new items, we turned to address the floor. She had secured a number of dark colored …
Use art to brighten your home!
When I first started working as an interior decorator, I was surprised at how few people painted their walls and hung art on them. I have since started and continue to do paint/color consultations to help my clients confidently choose color but still find folks are nervous about using art in the home. First – …
Creating a Zen-like bathroom
I’m a “think outside the box” kind of person, so when it comes to the bathrooms in our house, especially the master bathroom, I have an overwhelming need to really expand my creative abilities. Most bathrooms have a small and limiting space for creativity, which, in my mind, proves to be a challenge… And I’m …