Let me start by saying I am NOT a professional photographer. But I know the power of really great photostyling. I recently had the opportunity to do a little speed staging for one of my favorite local Realtors, who just happens to be married to my former office...
People do it all the time. They shop in retail stores for furnishings, lighting, etc, get lots of help and information from store employees, figure out exactly what they want, then buy the merchandise. Online. From a different company - one with no storefront that...
Is choosing paint colors for staging homes to sell different than choosing them for a home you plan to continue living in? Yes and no. While I guide all my clients towards colors that update their home while taking their existing finishes into account, I want the...
Well, friends, today's post is gonna be a weird one. REALLY weird. Often people ask me if my daughters take after me - that is, do they love to decorate? The answer is an emphatic NO. In fact, being in the design business is probably the absolute last thing either of...
Today I want to talk about therapeutic design. I was recently asked to cast a vision for a makeover of a therapeutic play room for children being served by AGAPE. Some of you may remember the annual Bella Rustica barn sale that I supported and promoted in years past?...
First impressions in home staging - you may not realize just HOW important they truly are. How much do you really know about the impact of the first impression on homebuyer decision-making? First of all, it's important to understand that the “decision” to like or...
The House for Hope Designer Showhouse turned out beautifully and is open for tours! *sigh of relief* You might imagine that choosing the paint color palette and placement for the home was a quick and easy task. If only. paint colors are Sherwin-Williams and specified...
Last week I was invited to the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) meeting about 2017 Kitchen Trends, sponsored by Procraft Cabinetry, Caesarstone, and Richelieu. I took notes like crazy so that I could share some of what I've learned with you - now you can...
Ahhh, the 2017 design trends. Last week, I attended Sherwin-Williams ColorMix 2017 presentation, hosted by Pottery Barn. If you've never been to one of these presentations for design professionals, let me just say that every year paint companies and color predictors...
Wow. The last week has been a whirlwind. You know how things come in threes, right? Ft. Lauderdale, FL Well, I just spoke at three events in less than a week's time. Last Tuesday, I spoke at SheTalks, which is kinda like a TedTalk for the ladies. I spoke to 300...
