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 […]

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 […]

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 […]