My oldest daughter is a reader. She loves mystery series like Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, and the Mandy series. For her 10th birthday, we decided to create a real mystery that she and her friends could solve. This party could be modified for boys and for different...
Decorating Your Foyer
There's nothing like a foyer to set the tone for the rest of the house. First and foremost, you need a table. A nice narrow table like this one doesn't get in the way but provides a place to drop your keys. A foyer or entry is the place to make a grand statement,...
Modern Wall Displays of Collections
I often hear people say they don't like collections because they consider them to be clutter. It's true, many people display their collections in a cluttered, unfocused manner. But collections give a home personality and soul. They represent things that are...
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Now's the time to take out an ad for your business on The Decorologist. An ad costs $30 per month, or a discounted rate of $75 for a 3-month block. Readership has been steadily growing, currently averaging over 1,100 page views a day. Your ad can link to your...
Pillow Talk
I stage houses to sell. Staging beds with pillows is part of that. It's what I do. I will not be mocked. I think pillow-staging is an art. It's about choosing just the right combination of colors, sizes, and textures. The bed is the focal point of the bedroom,...
Unexpected Pops of Color
Tired of your space? Need a little pick-me-up? A fresh way to bring life to a room is to add an unexpected pop of color. Like these limey dishes in this neutral dining area. A white room gets a shot of color by way of this vividly-painted chair. Yes, you can paint...
Showcasing Art in Your Dining Room
This makeover began with a very nice dining room - great architectural details and furniture. Nice, but nothing special. A large pine armoire sat in the cubby to the right of the table, and two matching cabinets flanked the front window. The yellow undertones...
Style Blueprint on Cork
We've all been hearing about "green" options for home decor. Cork is a good insulator, and its sustainability and ease of recycling make it an eco-friendly option. Cork trees live about 200 years, and their cork can be harvested and re-harvested every nine years. ...
The Closet Office
I've always wanted a closet office. You know, the kind that holds absolutely all you need and then closes up to cover all the mess. But with a closet office like these, I'd never want to close the doors! Living in an old house means I have very few closets and none...
Designer Bedrooms for Teens
Today I wanted to share some beautiful rooms to provide inspiration for adding some pizazz to your teen's bedroom, guest bedroom, or your own bedroom. This one is an example of how sophisticated purple can be in small doses. Pink looks all grown-up with gray/silver...
Staging Certification
Color Certification
My Staging Book
Small Wall
