The Coastal Cabin was in the renovation process at a strategic time for our family business. The project turned out to be the most extensive renovation we have done to date, both inside and outside, including the addition of a swimming pool. The decision to undertake...
Recently I reconnected with someone I had done staging/design work for in Colorado. I had originally staged their home to sell, but the owner decided to keep it. They asked me to consult and oversee a total remodel, which included the furnishings and even a Christmas...
Vacation rentals often have a bad rap with the neighbors. Granted, there are vacation rentals that are not well cared for, allow loud parties, and basically disrupt the neighborhood ‘vibe’. I have mentioned before that HOAs frequently limit or ban neighborhood...
Every year, every unit, every guest, we learn something new in our vacation rental journey. Everything from, getting furniture that tolerates wear and tear, replacing existing appliances, and dealing with the rust factor in Florida, to the details of bedding, decor...
The new year is a fun time for me because I am a strategizer and I love to make a plan. I like to take a look at where I have been and where I want to go, then make a strategic plan to get there. It helps when I evaluate whether last year’s plan yielded the results I...
I love the holiday season. Christmas has always been a beautiful time of year for me. I grew up in a loving family and we enjoyed celebrating the seasons together. I have very special memories of the holidays and some of those memories include my mother’s decorations,...
