A beautiful tablescape is one of my favorite holiday design setups, and it is really simple to achieve. Here’s a hint: start with the runner/napkin material. It is much easier to match the...
Let’s Talk TurnKey (Not Turkey!) | Remote Staging & Vacation Rental Design Services
My team is launching a new initiative that we are VERY excited about. For quite some time, I have been helping friends, family, and colleagues with the setup and staging of their vacation rental...
Staging From a Distance: How I Designed a Mountain Cabin Vacation Rental Remotely
Recently, I helped someone turn their mountain cabin into a vacation rental, and it was so fun! I love how it turned out and I’d love to hear what you think. First of all, I spent about a month...
Black and White Classics
Christine wanted help making her dining room into an elegant, sophisticated space and the only thing she REALLY wanted was a display cabinet for the pretty china she had packed away. How many of us...
Here’s What Happened
In early August I wrote to tell you about an opportunity I had to speak at a women’s conference in South Africa. I was privileged to be invited to share my knowledge and experience in business and...
Is October Too Soon?
Marketing for our vacation rentals means thinking ahead of the people who are thinking ahead! Guests who are planning trips with their family for the holidays want to see how our properties will...
Getting 5-Star Ratings
A 5-star vacation rental goes the extra mile to make a guest feel well cared for. Thoughtful touches throughout the property will give your guests a cared-for feeling at different times and in...
Incorporating Recliners 🫣
Mindy’s Dilemma was a living room that needed new furniture, more seating and a recliner for her husband. Not as easy as it should have been, but I love how it turned out. Let me know what you...
Doin’ the Dilemma!
We are rolling right along with the Design My Dilemma makeovers. Check out my blog and/or social media to see the other dilemmas we have already transformed. Today’s dilemma is from Lesley who had...
Dilemma Dalliance
Here comes a Design My Dilemma makeover we think you are gonna love! Tara sent a picture of her “dilemma room” where she had already tried a few things. Let’s jump right in. Tara’s dilemma is...
Look What I Did!
You can do it too! Dave and I stayed in the cutest vacation rental in Winter Park, CO last weekend, and I thought……what if I found this exact layout in Florida? How would I design it? Well, here it...
Introducing: Design My Dilemma
Before I begin with the details, I want to talk about my motivation. Recognizing what you enjoy and what you are passionate about, points you in the direction of your purpose. I fully believe when...
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Easy Steps for a Holiday Tablescape
A beautiful tablescape is one of my favorite holiday design setups, and it is really simple to achieve. Here’s a hint: start with the runner/napkin material. It is much easier to match the supporting items to the fabric, than matching the fabric to the accessories. It...
Let’s Talk TurnKey (Not Turkey!) | Remote Staging & Vacation Rental Design Services
My team is launching a new initiative that we are VERY excited about. For quite some time, I have been helping friends, family, and colleagues with the setup and staging of their vacation rental properties (or personal homes). I have a very efficient system to be...
Staging From a Distance: How I Designed a Mountain Cabin Vacation Rental Remotely
Recently, I helped someone turn their mountain cabin into a vacation rental, and it was so fun! I love how it turned out and I’d love to hear what you think. First of all, I spent about a month studying pictures and floor plans with all the dimensions. I took the...
Black and White Classics
Christine wanted help making her dining room into an elegant, sophisticated space and the only thing she REALLY wanted was a display cabinet for the pretty china she had packed away. How many of us have pretty dishes we either inherited or received as wedding gifts?...
Here’s What Happened
In early August I wrote to tell you about an opportunity I had to speak at a women’s conference in South Africa. I was privileged to be invited to share my knowledge and experience in business and finance at the Designing Life Women’s Conference in Johannesburg, South...
Is October Too Soon?
Marketing for our vacation rentals means thinking ahead of the people who are thinking ahead! Guests who are planning trips with their family for the holidays want to see how our properties will look all decked out for the holiday season. People might talk about...
Getting 5-Star Ratings
A 5-star vacation rental goes the extra mile to make a guest feel well cared for. Thoughtful touches throughout the property will give your guests a cared-for feeling at different times and in different spaces during their whole stay. Touches like coasters in all the...
Incorporating Recliners 🫣
Mindy’s Dilemma was a living room that needed new furniture, more seating and a recliner for her husband. Not as easy as it should have been, but I love how it turned out. Let me know what you think! First of all I want to talk about the fireplace area. Many homes...
Doin’ the Dilemma!
We are rolling right along with the Design My Dilemma makeovers. Check out my blog and/or social media to see the other dilemmas we have already transformed. Today’s dilemma is from Lesley who had a room with french doors out onto a patio that she needed to freshen...
Dilemma Dalliance
Here comes a Design My Dilemma makeover we think you are gonna love! Tara sent a picture of her “dilemma room” where she had already tried a few things. Let’s jump right in. Tara’s dilemma is real life for most of us. As much as we love to see large, spacious...