I’m in Atlanta this week as a feature presenter at the Country Living Fair and I can’t wait to share my thoughts and photos with you when I get back! In the meantime, here are some ideas to inspire your fall porch decorating. My porch is more of what we call in Texas a “stoop” (don’t […]
Friends, I’m so excited to be heading out next week to be a presenter at the Country Living Fair in Atlanta! I mean, sharing the main stage with Erin and Ben Napier of Home Town? Come on! I’ll be there giving AND getting inspiration for design projects, so as you think about upcoming changes you’d […]
The State Fair has just begun here in Dallas, and as a native area Dallasite, it is one of my favorite times of year. Because food, family time–and Big Tex! (Psst–you will surely find some unique fried foods at our State Fair. Check out this year’s Top Ten New Foods. There’s Big Red Chicken Bread. […]
Their new home was finally finished, and they loved it. But as soon as my clients moved in, they realized it needed—something. It lacked those finishing touches that take a new build from “OK, it’s done” to “Oh, wow, I’m in LOVE with my new home!” The living room. You know, it was fine: nice […]
You say you’re in the market for a room redo–or two? Pretty soon, actually. And, BTW, you may not be able to do everything on your wish list all at once. Oh, and of course you need it to be A-F-F-O-R-D-A-B-L-E. No problem! At Courtney Warren Home, you’ve got options. The biggest thing I see […]
Inquiring minds want to know. That’s why I’ve been busy answering readers’ questions during my Ask a Designer Week on Facebook. While I might refuse to take sides in such controversies as “TP: Over or Under?” I do have guidance about other important home matters–and you wouldn’t believe how often I get asked some of […]
Some days are, y’know, no-makeup-just-takin’-care-o’-biz days. But then, SHAZAM! Some days it feels like I am getting to live out my wildest dreams! This week is pretty near the top of the dreams list: I’m being featured shopping at Texas’ Original Round Top Antiques Fair for an article in Country Home magazine! Whaaaaat!? So here […]
I’ve been busy with soooo many things, including Ask a Designer Week on Facebook. Your burning design questions ANSWERED! Did you see my Facebook post about accent walls? If not, catch it here. (And yes, your accent wall could even be your CEILING! I promise.) I have a friend who moved into a 1970’s home […]
Did you catch my posts on this Plano home’s restyle from dark and traditional to light and transitional? See the living room and master bedroom redo’s here and here. Now I can’t wait to show you what my team and I did in the playroom/bedroom these savvy grandparents created for their pint-sized guests. Did I […]
We grow, we change, and our style sensibilities do, too. I get more than a few calls from homeowners who–although they can’t or don’t want to jettison all their furnishings–are in desperate need of a major refresh. My clients in Plano were among them. They are at a time in life, welcoming grandkids into the […]