Crafting the perfect home doesn’t have to be a challenge! You can learn the five most common decorating errors, so you can design with confidence. Decorating Mistake #1: Nostalgia furniture The happy memories of that chair/sofa/bed/table at Grandma’s may not translate to your current home.  Sometimes the furniture fits in (maybe as an accent piece), […]

“Well, I saw this kitchen in a magazine…” “I’ve brought home six different bed sets and the room STILL doesn’t look like I want.” “This furniture looked great in the store. But at home, it’s all still so…meh.” Friends, I get you. From day one, my goal has been to help my design clients move […]

When you step across the threshold at home, what feelings do you have? What feelings would you LIKE to have? Would you have any problem with a home that feels inviting, cozy, peaceful–even fun? I wouldn’t! What’s the thing at home that’s gnawing at you and blocking a sense of peace and relaxation? Is it […]

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 […]