Is your home known as the Red one? I didn't think so. But there are a few out there with that stigma. It's not for everyone and definitely not for every home, but there are a few situations where it just works. This happens to be one of them. Here's the story. When I pulled up to this house last fall I immediately saw a problem. Can you tell me what it is? Yep, the house is rather hidden. Since the house color blends in perfectly … [Read more...]
Transforming Matt’s Bedroom in Five Easy Steps
Five easy steps to a bedroom transformation? Well, some of the steps are easier than others, but it's really not that hard. I'll walk you through them with illustrations from a recent job and give tips along the way. I'll never forget Matt's desperate cry for help. (I LOVE those cries!) Matt said he had just gone through a divorce. His wife had moved out and he was left with a few odds and ends around the house. His immediate need was to … [Read more...]
Painted Brick Done Right
If you have been following me for any time at all you know there is nothing that puts a smile on my face like painted brick and, apparently, I'm not the only one. Take a look at these happy homeowners anticipating the transformation of their home by painting the brick. Yes, this is what Bill and Amy, Alpharetta homeowners, looked like when I saw them last month. And here is what the home looked like when I arrived. Believe it or not, … [Read more...]
Patsy’s Kitchen Remodel
Is there anything more exciting than a kitchen remodel? I don't think so. Since I have just had mine updated for an early Christmas present, I want to share it with you. Here is the "before" shot: A little over two years ago my husband and I moved into a condo. While we love so many things about it, we've discovered that the unit is VERY DARK -- especially the kitchen. We have exceptional artificial light, but very poor natural light. … [Read more...]
Redesigning Carolyn’s Home
Several weeks ago was our last Atlanta 5-Day Training session of 2016. One of the participants was Mallory, my lovely and talented daughter-in-law. I have learned that what she really enjoys in the decorating realm is playing with the "small things." As the class worked together to redesign the family room, which had a mantle with many bookshelves, I asked Mallory to take photos of each step in the decorating process and write it up in a blog … [Read more...]
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