Wondering why you see flags and red-white-and-blue in retailers everywhere as soon as the Easter decorations come down? Well, folks, we are just one big patriot-palooza from May till July 4, that’s why! There’s Armed Forces Day the third Saturday in May and Memorial Day the last Monday of May. AND Flag Day on June […]

Staging homes is a fun side gig, where a  Realtor calls me to work in empty homes and bring in needed decorative pieces to boost the homes’ appeal. The staging consistently makes a huge difference in client interest, time required to sell, and–here’s the good part–THE SELLING PRICE! What’s the takeaway for you if you’re […]

5 Reasons NOT to Hire an Interior Designer. Staring at your space, phone in hand, wondering if it’s time to call in the pros? Maybe you’re overwhelmed, stuck on ideas, or just need someone to bring your vision to life. This post breaks down the signs that it might be time to call an interior […]

Backpacks and shoes and sports equipment, OH MY! (Yeah, and keys.) Where does that stuff get dropped at YOUR house in the afternoon?  Where in the name of Marie Kondo do you go scrambling for it all as you’re running for the door in the morning? Oh, to have a spot where those items can […]

One of the most gratifying things I get to do as a decorator is witness the joy on the faces of those who see their newly-designed rooms for the first time. There was plenty of joy when I recently set up a reveal for a deserving woman nominated by her husband for a bedroom makeover […]

Google this: “gifts not to get Mom for Mother’s Day”.  You’ll find reference to such no-no’s as -Chia pets -obscure kitchen gadgets -As Seen on TV items -parenting books -ANY home cleaning appliance! Here’s one, though, that could put you on the Favorite Kid/Husband list for a looooong time: the promise of a master bedroom […]

TRUE or FALSE: master bedrooms are frequently WAY DOWN the priority list when it comes to (re)decorating? From my reader/client feedback, I have to say, sadly, that it’s true. But, really, folks, the master bedroom/suite is very important! It’s meant to be your haven at home, a sanctuary of sanity in what can sometimes be […]

Spring cleaning time is here, and if anything makes you want a bathroom remodel it’s trying to get that old tile and vanity looking new. Well, ok, maybe you’d settle for just “better”. But if you’ve come to the realization that it may be time to, um,  throw in the towel on that aging bath […]

Spring is here, and Texas is at its mildest and most gorgeous. Thank you, Lady Bird Johnson, for your legacy of wildflower-filled highway shoulders! But I do need to put a bumper sticker on my car: “I brake for families pulled over for impromptu roadside bluebonnet photo sessions”!  For another beautiful–but less dangerous–spring tradition, why […]

Round Top Antiques: UPDATED SPRING 2025   Round Top Antiques As an interior designer, one of the most common questions I get asked is, “How do you stay looking so young?”  Oh. Wait. That’s not right.  It is actually, “Where are your favorite places to shop?”  ROUNDTOP ANTIQUE SHOW IN TEXAS While I love frequenting […]