What Does That Pinterest Room Have That Yours Doesn’t?

Wanna know what separates the beautiful room from the room that completely misses the mark? The single thing that separates “the women from the girls in design”? I’ve got 2 words for you: Design Strategy No room that you’re lusting after on Pinterest, Houzz, Elle Decor, Veranda, House Beautiful etc., etc., etc., came together using…

February Decorating Savvy Checklist

To do lists are all about celebrating little victories! Even ticking off minor tasks like “buy new throw pillows” or “clean the stove” can feel great AND your nest improves too! To get some positive vibes going in your home, check out this month’s Decorating Savvy Checklist! Complete even just one of the actions…

Decorating Tips for Couples

Can’t get on the same page as your husband or wife when it comes to decorating decisions? You’re not alone! But these tips will help ease the disagreements. Put these two strategies into motion and you will be on the path to marital decorating happiness!

Room in a Box: Modern Natural Home Office

If you work from home, you know the importance of finding a space that feels removed from the chaos of everyday life. This month, we created a modern home office that will help clear your mind and get your professional juices flowing. To start, we painted the walls in a warm, off-white hue. We then…

3 Decorating Habits of The Rich

You may be wondering if the wealthy have a secret to their decorating success. They do. And no, I’m not going to say it’s that they hire a professional designer! C’mon peeps! What lesson would there be in that for you?!? You don’t have to have a million dollar project budget to decorate with the…

January Decorating Savvy Checklist

When it comes to creating your most beautiful home and life, results don’t happen overnight! It can take many small steps to achieve the result you want. To keep you motivated on your quest for your dream home I love to send a monthly checklist of both small and large actions really make a difference…

Design Giggles: Power of Pinterest in Interior Design

Think about how much you could get done if you spent less time pinning, more time decorating! 😀

Cozy Cranberry Master Bedroom

Am I the only one who wants to hide under their covers until winter is over? I didn’t think so. That’s why we’re warding off the winter blues this month with a warm and wonderfully elegant Master Bedroom! Enjoy… We began with a tufted king-sized bed placed in front of a striking cranberry red accent…

Struggling with Color: Are You Abnormal?

I hate to be the barer of bad news. So happily for me, today I get to be the barer of good news!!! When it comes decorating & design, you are SUPER normal if color makes you nuts. In fact, you have tons of company! Whether you stress out from picking wall paint colors or…

Small Space Decorating Tips

Here are my top apartment and small space decorating tips, from maximizing seating (like apartment sofas) to choosing area rugs!

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