My online e-design client, Jennifer, recently sent me an "after" of the family room we worked on together. Jennifer wanted to update the space to make it more inviting and fun for her growing family, without throwing the baby out with the bath water (i.e, making the...
Painting The Town – Actually, Many Towns Across the Country
I've been doing online paint color and design consultations for several years now. Along with my on-site work with local clients, I did more than ever online paint color and design consultations in 2013. I thought it would be fun to do a graphic to illustrate where...
How to Get Affordable Wall Art (plus Book Giveaways)
Do you want fabulous art for your walls, but can't spend a fortune? I have many clients who can't seem to strike a balance - they don't want to pay the high price for original art, yet they don't want cookie-cutter art from the typical discount decor stores or...
In Home Staging, the Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
The day after New Year's Day I met my favorite Realtor with Brentwood Area Homes at a house I had been hired to Speed Stage before it went on the market. When I walked in the door, I was a bit concerned . . . before staging Speed Staging is a specific kind of...
Why the Downton Abbey Premiere is MY Superbowl
In honor of the Season Four Premiere of Downton Abbey, I am sharing some tips about incorporating the best bits of Downton into your home. Because I attended a special preview party several weeks ago, I've already seen the first hour of the premiere. I can't wait...
So, What Should You Yabba Dabba Do With A Flintstone Fireplace?
I never know what challenge I may walk into when I'm called in for a Home Staging Consultation. This house had a few, but none larger than the 1970's Flintstone fireplace in the paneled den: Flintstone fireplace before The Nashville homeowners already knew this...
Last Chance for Christmas
Merry Christmas Eve! Are you ready? Surprisingly, I made enough space over the last week or so that I actually AM ready. Presents bought and wrapped. Halls (and everything else) decked. Portions of Christmas Eve dinner ready - the rest will be soon. ...
A Book Lover’s Christmas Tree
Every year, I like to come up with something new and different to do when decorating for Christmas. This year I decided to try a Christmas tree forest, but a few years ago I created a tabletop Christmas tree made of books. It's been pretty popular on Pinterest, so I...
Downton Abbey Season Four Premiere Party
Last Thursday night, historic Franklin Theatre outside of Nashville hosted a Nashville Public Television (NPT) fundraiser and Downton Abbey's Season Four premiere screening. historic Franklin Theatre NPT's 1920s Soiree preceded the screening where guests came...
Last Minute Shopping: My 10 Favorite Design Books and Magazines
If you are like me, you are tripping over yourself trying to finish up your shopping for the holidays. I'm hoping that I can give you just a little more help before your time runs out! Over the last few years, I have appreciated how easy it is to order gift items...
Staging Certification
Color Certification
My Staging Book
Small Wall
