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 […]

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. The biggest thing I see […]

Inquiring minds want to know. That’s why I’ve been busy answering readers’ questions during my Ask a Designer Week on Facebook.  While I might refuse to take sides in such controversies as “TP: Over or Under?” I do have guidance about other important home matters–and you wouldn’t believe how often I get asked some of […]

Some days are, y’know, no-makeup-just-takin’-care-o’-biz days. But then, SHAZAM! Some days it feels like I am getting to live out my wildest dreams! This week is pretty near the top of the dreams list: I’m being featured shopping at Texas’ Original Round Top Antiques Fair for an article in Country Home magazine! Whaaaaat!? So here […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

**Friends, my home is filled with fabulous flea market finds, and somebody is noticing: my SECOND feature in Better Homes and Gardens’ Best of Flea Market Style is coming out April 12! Look for your copy and see how I’ve used vintage treasures throughout my own home!** While you’re waiting, here’s my insider’s guide to Round Top, […]

Now, you may think you know what a “modern” house looks like.  Or say, a “farmhouse”. But if we throw “eclectic” into the mix, am I really messing with your head?  Trust me, the results we achieved in my clients’ home with this gorgeous style mash-up speak for themselves.  Walk with me through some befores […]

Several seasons of HGTV’s Fixer Upper later, we still can’t seem to get enough of the iconic style of the show’s co-host and designer, Joanna Gaines. As a designer, it’s absolutely the most fun kind of work to create lovely, livable spaces for my clients, whether through full-on renovation/remodels or simple updates. I find inspiration from […]