“Mirror, mirror, on the wall…” It’s not only in fairy tales that mirrors are magic. Used to advantage, they can pull off some pretty magical effects in your home! Let me show you some examples from my clients’ homes. Mirrors lend their sparkle to a gallery wall. (Have you noticed starburst mirrors everywhere?)  Sure, you […]

A Houston-based poet said, “Fall comes to Texas by a wrong turn and a bit of luck.” It’s true that we don’t often see the dramatic seasonal changes that other parts of the country do.  But what we DO get, we REALLY appreciate! And while we wait (and wait) for fall outside, we like to bring some […]

My client’s daughter wanted to add some chic to her bland bedroom. She loves turquoise blue and birds. She also wanted a touch of whimsy.  In no time at all, this room went from from DRAB… …to FAB!         Highlights in this redo: -The birds she likes are subtly incorporated. Can you spot all the birds? […]

With so much happening around us beyond our control, it’s comforting to implement changes that bring you joy. Redecorating small spaces or styling your coffee table can give not only joy, it will give you a refreshing start to the coming months. To get inspiration flowing, I wanted to share some quick steps to freshen […]

If you’re waiting for the weather forecast to tell you it’s fall, you may have a long wait–especially here in Texas.  But we’re not going to let a little thing like 90-degree temps keep us from getting in the fall spirit, are we? In my view, September on the calendar grants us permission to haul […]

We look to experts to give us predictions on everything from weather to sports. Did you know that home design experts also make forecasts? They do–and although they’re not infallible, we pay attention because we don’t want expensive home purchases to be too trendy.  So how did the home design forecasts from 2022 pan out?  […]

Summer’s winding down.  For many of us, it’s time to savor the last of summer’s freedom and look ahead to school days. Celebrate summer’s end and back to school! I saw a cute article with some great ideas for helping the family remember the best of summer days. You might find some new end-of-summer traditions. […]

Gosh, is this heat is stressing you out, too?? I’ve heard you can psych yourself cool by imagining cold weather. But thinking of cold weather can make you think of the upcoming holidays. And thinking of all that you need to do for the holidays can stress you out–yikes! OK, breathe–we’ve got some time here! […]

If I took a vote, would you say that a lot of homes come up shy on appeal when it comes to porch or patio spaces? I see hands going up everywhere! My thoughts exactly.  So what we usually get is a couple brick or siding walls and a concrete pad, am I right? And […]

So it’s 101 degrees out there, and you’re lying in the hammock thinking about—CHRISTMAS, right? NO??! Well, why not? Oh sure, patio furniture and pool toys are on sale right now, but if you do the smart thing and think ahead a season, you can find incredible buys on Christmas decorations in the heat of […]