Time For A Home Makeover? Here’s A Transformed Master Bedroom Gone Sleek and Modern
Finding the perfect house for your family can be fun and exciting, especially when you're moving from the "burbs" into town. But many times the houses available to you aren't exactly your style. When that happens, it's time for a home makeover! I know because I've...
7 Key Ingredients of a Summertime Porch
Outdoor living spaces, are becoming more and more popular and are a wonderful way to enjoy nature, relax, and watch the world go by. There was a time when a front porch was the place to greet your neighbors after dinner, or spend a lazy afternoon reading. ...
5 Ways To Bring Spring Colors Into Your Home: And Refresh Your Space At the Same Time
How To Choose the Best Sofa For Your Family
It's crazy, right? You need a new sofa. You walk into the furniture store to make your purchase, and BAM! You're in sofa decision overload. There are so many choices and things to think about. Things that never really crossed your mind...
Guest Rooms That Say “We’re Glad You’re Here”
Whenever vacation time and holidays draw near, it’s time to start thinking about the guests that might be staying with us for a night or two…or more. I’ll be the first to admit that sometimes I’m a little less thoughtful about the way our guest rooms look when I...
7 Simple Questions That Make a HUGE Difference In the Outcome Of Your Design Project
When you first make the decision to start a renovation project, build a new house, or even a simple home makeover, you undoubtedly have a lot of questions. Maybe you're overwhelmed with all of the choices out there in the marketplace. Or maybe you're not sure about...
You Get What You Pay For: The Up’s and Down’s Of Shopping On-line
Has anyone ever told you that sometimes the lowest price doesn't always mean it's the best choice for a project? I know that I've heard it from my parents, my contractors, and other designer friends, "You get what you pay for." I even pass on these...
Adventures in Renovating: The “Morning Room” Edition
What a difference a year makes! We had just moved into our new (18year old) home. Most people were still avoiding gatherings. There were no Holiday Fairs, parades, or tree lighting. And basically, I was overwhelmed with everything that needed to be...
More Joy…Less Stress: 3 Simple Steps to Avoid Holiday Chaos
I don't know about you, but I tend to procrastinate on holiday preparations. Sometimes it's because I'm too busy with other things that were more important when I said "yes" to them. Other times, the perfectionist in me keeps thinking "what...