Our most recent project in Florida is a little house we are calling the Cocoa Cabana. I have mentioned before that each property has a personality which I like to tap into with the design. Sometimes I see it from the beginning, but sometimes the personality doesn’t...
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...
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,...
With November, the election, Thanksgiving and Autumn behind us, we are looking forward to having friends and family into our home for the Christmas season. One of the first things I do when preparing for guests begins with the curb appeal. Just like when someone is...
