Are you afraid of color? I thought so. Know how I know? I've been around the block a few times with this color thing and I've learned that most people fear color more than they fear death or speaking in front of a live audience. Such was not the case with this homeowner. Several months ago I was called on by a local painting company to help "Jane" in Sandy Springs select new paint colors for her home. Here is what I saw when I arrived for … [Read more...]
Painted Brick: No Guts, No Glory
Don't you just love painted brick? I do. Know why? It takes guts. Late last fall I was called on by a local painting company to do a paint color consultation for one of their customers. Here is what I saw when I arrived: It's your basic red brick home with white trim, black shutters and front door. The problem? It was boring. The homeowners wanted a new look. When I arrive at a home for an Atlanta paint color consultation, the … [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...]
Don’t Be Afraid Of a Colorful Front Door
A couple of months ago I got a call from homeowners in Alpharetta requesting an exterior color consultation. They wanted a bit of a change to their current look, but weren't sure which way to go. When I arrived, here is what I saw: In the above photo you are seeing only a portion of the home. It is lovely being quite large and rather rambling, positioned on a golf course. Dave & Joanne were ready to warm up the color palette, but … [Read more...]