When Carol called for help with her lake cottage, I was ready to go. I've been working with Carol for 4-5 years. When she first contacted me it was for color/staging help with her Alpharetta home, which she and her husband were about to put on the market. (An interesting side note: her Alpharetta neighbor was one of the Back Street Boys! I diligently looked for him the day I was there, but to no avail. All that wrought iron railing was … [Read more...]
Go Big Or Go Home With Roycroft Red
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...]
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...]
Painting Your Home Red
Have you ever considered painting your home red? I didn't think so. This customer did. When I arrived at Manderly's home in February for an exterior paint color consultation she said, "Patsy, I am painting my house red." Here is what I saw when I arrived that day: Actually, this is a very nice home and had a much better look than what you see in this photo. The sky was overcast that day which is why the neutral colors look very blah. … [Read more...]