Getting a few small projects done around the house
After we got the house painted I wanted a new front door, not just because our door is warped or because our … Read more
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After we got the house painted I wanted a new front door, not just because our door is warped or because our … Read more
White kitchens are on the way out. This article from Zillow listed white kitchens as the number 1 thing that may not … Read more
From old, dilapidated and desperately in need of an update to cool, retro and better than ever. I was going to try … Read more
Better Homes and Gardens picks 6 “go-to” paint colors. Everyone has an opinion but in this case, three of the colors that … Read more
Sometimes it takes a few tries to get it right. More on the Smurf house and the process involved when trying to … Read more
Here is an update on our Smurf house In the last post I gave a brief synopsis of the issues we have … Read more
Not as easy as it looks on TV. You may have noticed that it’s been a minute since I posted. Well, at … Read more
After years of gray that gave way to a griege wave, warm white, cream, and beige are back. What goes around comes … Read more
It’s kind of a big deal The exterior color of your house says a lot about you. It is the very first … Read more
Color of the Year…….Really????? Once again I just received one of the many emails touting the next “Color of the Year.” It … Read more
Plans can change. Make sure the puzzle pieces still fit when they do. I am in the process of remodeling a kitchen. … Read more
I just finished remodeling a tiny bathroom for a client in a small bungalow. This would be pretty easy because it is … Read more
Sometimes a client calls for one thing and we end up going in a whole new direction That was the case with … Read more
Or maybe they are “happy accidents.” This article from Realtor.com really breaks down why a designer is your best friend when moving … Read more
And I try to include artwork of all kinds in my designs. Many people assume that original artwork is only for “rich … Read more
Even a little $40 project can turn into a headache! If you’ve been following along you know that I put wallpaper in … Read more
Regardless of whether you want to spend $1,000 or $1 million, everyone has a budget. I specialize in budget friendly and often … Read more
Don’t get put off by the title of this article. It explains the home selling, and particularly the home staging process, perfectly … Read more
Here you go, for anyone interested in color and the winds of change. Unlike 2021 when they picked gray (didn’t see that … Read more