I'm excited that I again get to be a part of this amazing charity project! For the second year in a row, the Greater Nashville Chapter of the Real Estate Staging Association has raised $10,000 to design rooms in a group foster care setting at Tennessee Baptist...
People often ask me what paint colors they should use to paint the apartment or condo they are living in. But what paint colors for a rental property? Few people ask that question. I think this is a question that SHOULD be asked more, because paint color can make or...
The day I've dreaded for the last six months (I'll be honest, maybe more like 18 years) finally arrived: the day my firstborn moved out of her childhood bedroom and into a college dorm room. All you mommas - you know what I mean, right? Audrey and her new...
Color changes everything. And it can do a world of good for your dining room. Today's befores and afters (oh, how I love befores and afters!) are to prove to you the incredible impact of dining room paint color. Let's start at the very beginning - that's a...
There are many hapless stagers out there making a common home staging mistake, not even realizing they are putting the emphasis on the WRONG THING. Confusing decorating and real estate staging is why many people think they don't need to hire a professional home stager...
Now that summer's in full swing, you may need some inspiration for a bedroom makeover. I've got one I hope you'll like - the master bedroom of the beach vacation property I designed over the winter (and pay attention to the tip about oversized bedding). When my...
Today I'm sharing two exterior transformations - one for a local Nashville client, and one I specified via an online consultation. I've been choosing paint colors for interiors and exteriors, both local and long distance, for well over a decade now. Here's the...
Black walls are trending, but would you dare to paint black bathroom walls? Well, I recently did, and the payoff was worth the risk! Let's see if you agree. We needed maximum results for minimal cost in this beach vacation rental project. Since bathroom is the...
Who doesn't love a good hack? Today I've got the best crown molding hack you didn't even know you needed! I always say that color placement is as important as the color you choose. The wrong color placement can make a room look smaller, the ceiling lower, and...
In recent months, I've grown a bit discontent with my master bathroom and decided it could use a little freshening up. While I love the original tile in our 1939 bathroom, it's a bit of a challenge to decorate around. The grout looks dingy, the wallpaper is tired,...
