CRESCENT STREET BATH RENOVATION: DESIGN PLAN

Renovating can be overwhelming and expensive. Especially if you jump in without a clear action plan. You can easily get bogged down in unexpected problems that require you to change course and modify. If you aren’t careful you’ll end up with a end product that looks like a mish-mash of mistakes and after-thoughts. Nothing makes […]
TOP PICKS: WORLD MARKET LABOR DAY SALE!

Happy Labor Day everyone! I hope you are all enjoying the tail end of summer and a great weekend with family. If you happen to be checking out some great sales today in hopes to pick up that last item you are in need of then I suggest you check out World Market Labor Day […]
HOW TO DECORATE A RENTAL: THE 3 P’S!

Decorating a rental can have some serious limitations. Often you can’t paint, replace carpet or lighting or even put holes in the walls. I struggle with this because, though I spend several months a year in my own home (with MULTIPLE holes in every wall for hanging things), I spend a majority of the year […]
5 INEXPENSIVE UPDATES FOR YOUR GUEST BATH

When it comes to design, guest rooms always take the back seat. We focus on our living rooms and kitchens and our personal master bathrooms but have a hard time sinking serious bucks into a space that doesn’t get as much use. But a nice and welcoming guest space doesn’t necessarily have to mean a lot […]
5 WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR HOME FOR THE NEW YEAR

The new year is a fresh start for so many things—fitness, relationships and career. Why not take the opportunity to make update your home as well. Here are 5 ways to refresh your home for the new year! 1. Paint. Paint is the easiest way to make a huge difference in any space. If you are […]
HOW TO ARRANGE FURNITURE IN YOUR LIVING ROOM

Letting the space plan right in any room will set the tone for a beautiful + functional design. But the rooms in our homes aren’t always perfectly symmetrical, or easy to lay out with a typical furniture set up. More often than not they are awkward shapes, with oddly placed windows or TV hook-ups in […]
BEST WHITE PAINT COLORS

People ask me all the time–what are your favorite paint colors?! Like my mother used to say –it is constant! But more often than not people are actually looking for direction on selecting those oh-so tricky “non colors”. Whites and grays are super trendy right now but it is hard to know which one to […]
NEUTRAL LIVING ROOM DESIGN IDEAS

Neutral living spaces don’t have to be boring and bland spaces. When done right they can be warm and inviting spaces. Check out these neutral living room design ideas to help you pull off a neutral and stylish space! NEUTRAL AND STYLISH LIVING ROOM OPTION 1 USE TEXTURE. Adding layers of various texture is a great way to […]
5 KEY ELEMENTS FOR TRANSITIONAL LIVING ROOMS

Transitional décor is the perfect solution for many of my clients. It blends all the comforts of traditional design with a bit of contemporary elegance. Mixing two different design styles can be tricky, so to help you out here are 5 of my best tips for creating the perfect transitional style living room. 1. A […]
FOR THE LOVE OF COLOR: Benjamin Moore

Is your space in need of a quick and budget friendly face lift? Paint is the easiest way to transform your space without emptying your bank account. Here are some of my current top picks from Benjamin Moore paint colors. Check out some of their low and No- VOC options to add beauty while protecting the indoor environmental […]