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...]
Time to Get Trained – Patsy’s Fall Schedule Announced
If you've always wanted to get trained in Atlanta with Color, Decorating and Redesign courses, this fall would be a great time to make it happen. Patsy opened up the doors to her home staging business in 2007 after taking a five-day course to become a certified home stager. A few years later she received a second certification in home staging as she continued to hone her craft. In 2010 she took training in Charlotte to become certified as a … [Read more...]
Lounge Makeover – Before & After
"Matt" is one of my favorite decorating clients. Do you know why? He keeps hiring me :) Today we'll focus on his lounge makeover. It was in 2013 that I received my first call from him. He was in crisis mode. He said, "I need to have two bedrooms for my children and another for my Au pair furnished and decorated within a month. Can you help me?" Aaahhhh... music to my ears. Since doing those initial rooms, we have since refurnished and … [Read more...]
Winner – Distinguished Style Award
Several weeks ago I was at AmericasMart Atlanta for the Gift & Home Furnishings show. In addition to trekking all over the Mart to see what’s new in home décor, I was also there to take some classes through The Decorating & Staging Academy. I first became aware of The DSA several years ago when I was looking for quality training in color for certification. I found them online, went to Charlotte for a few days of training, then came … [Read more...]
Dunwoody Decorating Tips
Janie and I first met in December of 2010. She called to say that she had just downsized to a Dunwoody condo and needed a little help with the decorating. When I walked into her home, I saw that she was very eclectic in her style and de'cor. She explained that she loves to travel and takes trips to various parts of the world frequently. She typically arrives home with an original painting or artifact from the area she has just visited. As a … [Read more...]