One of the most popular requests that motivate picking up the phone to schedule a consultation is the room that no one uses. That room is usually the living room. This is my 8th anniversary in business. My very first decorating client was a couple who put a beautiful addition on their house that no [...]
This has been an extremely busy month for me. Besides being booked with clients I also did a presentation at the Builders Association of the Hudson Valley earlier this month. Last week I finished up a 2-day Introduction of Home Staging class @ SUNY Ulster. During the Question and Answer segment of each event I [...]
Redecorate with Redesign If you find yourself looking around the house and not enjoying the view, get busy and redecorate. Before you start complaining that you can’t afford it, I am here to tell you that you can. Keep an open mind, come up with a plan and you can make some changes without spending [...]
Surrounding yourself with items that you love is what makes a house a home. Handcrafted items can make everyday seem special, especially when you love the item. From the decorative to the functional, special pieces will offer years of joy. One of my favorite coffee mugs came as a gift from Lynn Isaacson of New [...]
Redesign is a service where I work with what the homeowner already owns. Furniture and accessories are rearranged, edited or relocated from one room to another. Many people think they need all new furniture because they are not using a room when is just needs to be tweaked. Sometimes you already have everything you need. [...]
When going through life changes, such as divorce, it’s important to make your place your own. Many people find it difficult to move on. Whether you are living in the same house or moving, furniture can be divided up leaving an empty feeling. Or the former spouse decorated the house and it is a constant [...]
It’s a new year filled with new hopes, dreams, intentions and the usual resolutions. Some people may have already given up on theirs almost 2 weeks into it. Getting back to resolutions, it is best to come up with a plan. I am a firm believer in the house-life connection. Our personal environment has a [...]
The 2013 Color of the year is Emerald Green Pantone, the world’s color authority, has selected Emerald Green as the Color of the Year for 2013. This jewel tone will be popping up in fashion, beauty products, home décor and design adding a touch of elegant sophistication. When I think of Emerald thoughts of Emerald [...]
Selling your house during the holidays can be stressful. Decked out in lights and garland, homes can look good but it is important not to go overboard when staging for the holidays. Skip the life-size, inflatable Santa and go for decor that’s neutral, understated and classic. Keep your decorations to the basics and keep things [...]
Last December I spent an idyllic afternoon shopping in Sugarloaf, NY. This quaint artisan village offers a relaxed shopping experience for unique gift giving. Consider shopping local and giving a handmade gift. Bliss Co-op is a creative co-operative of approximately 55 women artists from the Lower Hudson Valley and is located down Romer’s Alley [...]
