Good news, pet owners! Research confirms that pets can contribute to improvements in your health and well-being. Your mood, your blood pressure, your physical fitness, your immune system, even your social life can be enhanced by having a pet! I’m sure my client Melinda already knows this, because she’s ALL ABOUT her boxers.  So much […]

It’s almost August, and the boys have been in the pool since Memorial Day.  I’ve been soaking wet, too, but that’s just from walking from my car into H.E.B. for more Cokes and chips. Ah, Texas summer. Are you ready for your back-to-school pool party? Because it’s time to wrap up the dog days of […]

When D Magazine consulted me about kitchen design tips, I was only too happy to spill! Read about it here. As the article noted, kitchens really do help sell houses, so it’s always wise to invest in your kitchen. But whether you’re selling or staying, you should spend your kitchen money wisely. My #1 tip […]

Did you see my recent spot on Fox 4 Good Day about decorating kids’ rooms? If not, catch it here! Got problems doing rooms for the pint-sized people in your household? It’s a challenge to decorate kids’ bedrooms because round and round we go: they want the latest cartoon series characters or superhero on every […]

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 […]

Your finger hovers over the call button. You chew your lower lip. You cast your eyes around the room one more time, seeking confirmation. Oh, how to know? SHOULD I CALL AN INTERIOR DESIGNER OR NOT?? I can help you out here. Now, you may think advice on this question from an interior designer would […]

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 […]