A new year seems a great time to get a fresh start, whether on weight loss goals or organizing our spaces. Last time I shared some tips for conquering clutter and gaining space in your home. Did you see it? One block to clearing out clutter, we all know, is what to do with those […]
Who wants to be a millionaire! For $10,000, is a putz house a. golfer’s practice equipment b. a home for unproductive persons c. a traditional German Christmas decoration? If you guessed C–ding, ding, ding! Congratulations! While you’re (ahem) waiting on that prize money to come through, I’d love to share with you about my prized […]
I have a radical suggestion: let’s get a jump on New Year resolutions and promise ourselves, our friends and families fewer microwaved meals and carryout cartons. I’ll come right out and say it: let’s be downright counter-cultural and SET THE TABLE! For your holiday party, sure, but how about for your family, too? During the […]
So, early in my marriage I was at a garage sale, and I saw this old Santa in the corner. Turns out, it wasn’t even supposed to be for sale. I asked, though, if the folks would be willing to sell it. They were, I bought it, and that was it–I’ve been on a quest […]
“I’ll be home for Christmas,” sings the crooner. “You can count on me…” Because Christmas at the Warren house is a Really Big Deal, you can count on me pulling out all the stops to create a magical setting for our family Christmas! Come right on in and see for yourself the BEFORE and AFTER […]
Did you know? November is Courtney Warren Home birthday month! Did you see last week’s before and after? Let’s continue the celebration! I have more of my favorite client before-and-after transformations to show you! Hands down, here’s my favorite before and after project. THIS lovely, light-filled dining and family gathering spot… …previously was THIS! (Actually, this […]
This beautiful home was grand in scale but lacked warmth and personality. The BEFORE photos (below) show the beautiful bones but all the colors blend into each other. Now its sunny interior welcomes family and friends every day with perky, quirky touches that enhance the home’s best features. You might hesitate, as this client did, at the suggestion of […]
Timeless and incredibly versatile, that’s a blue and white color scheme! Really, who doesn’t like blue?? (When I ask people their favorite color to design with, 9 times of out 10 they say blue!). So many shades of blue and so many ways to apply, adapt, and tweak blue and white. In this client’s home, I brightened the […]
Friends, what a thrill to be recognized by the Houzz community for outstanding work! I’ve recently been awarded the Best of Houzz Design badge AND the Best of Houzz Service badge for 2018! This is an amazing and humbling affirmation that the work I LOVE resonates with so many who follow, work in, and write about home design. I was blown away to learn […]
We have good intentions about decorating our kids’ rooms, we really do. But, you know, life happens and somehow… Enough with regrets–let’s get inspired about those darling little spaces instead! Your little people will be delighted and you’ll be happier every time you walk in their rooms. Happy is reason enough, right?. But here’s the practical bonus (in […]