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 […]
Virtual Design 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. Introducing DIY design. […]
Inquiring minds want to know- do you how to pick a paint color? That’s why I’ve been busy answering readers’ questions during my Ask a Designer Week on Facebook. For example, if you join my Facebook Group, you can see my post from Ask a Designer Day 1: Are Accent Walls OUT? See it here. […]
Updated Spring 2025 Living the Dream at Round Top, Texas: A Feature in Country Home Magazine A No-Makeup Day to a Dream-Come-True Moment Most days, I’m just handling business—no makeup, just getting things done. But then, SHAZAM! Some days feel like a dream come true! This week is one of those: I’m being featured […]
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 […]
In a dream, I am organized, together, and unscattered. My children are well behaved minions who fluff pillows at my loving directive. Decorating my house for the holidays is a joy and we hold hands and sing a prayer of thanks before we eat our homemade feast, then they rub my feet as we nap […]