Do you love antiques? I certainly do – surrounding yourself with things that have history and meaning is a wonderful way to live. Unfortunately, it’s easy to unintentionally overdo it. So here’s 3 of my secrets to keep you from getting bogged...
Yesterday I staged a home that was quite a challenge, stylistically. The furnishings and accessories were so style-specific, that it was extremely difficult to turn them in the right direction. I did the best I could, with what I had to work with. As I looked at...
Happy Monday, dear readers! Have I got a fun room makeover for you . . . Kristie Barnett Suppose you lived in a home that looked about the same as it had for the last 50 or more years? Same paint color (or lack thereof), same finishes, same old groove. Before...
My least favorite part of staging and decorating homes is selling myself and my vision to the homeowner. I realize it is absolutely necessary, but I know they can’t see what I’m seeing in my mind’s eye and that can be frustrating. My best days are...
Do you have an ugly basement? Think there’s no decorating hope down there? Think again. Here is a “before” shot of designer Annie’s Selke’s basement. Here is the fabulous and fun “after!” Don’t you just want to slurp...
