There is nothing that will stir up the neighborhood gossip more than a long line of men showing up at the door day after day, week after week. The fact that I take them directly through my master bedroom and into the bathroom definitely makes things downright awkward. Ugh! I never thought…
Beige is the New Black and Beige is Back. Again!
Just as we started to put the final coat of gray on the walls, rumors started to circulate that beige is back. Is it? Really? The truth is that it never went out. Not really. We were talking about this six months ago. Do you remember that? Beige is back. And it’s…
Secrets Stylists Won’t Tell You… Behind the Camera
Have you ever felt jealous of a house you have seen in a magazine, a book, or even one for sale? If you haven’t, then pat yourself on the back, because most of us probably have at some point. There are a lot of secrets stylists don’t tell you, and it’s kind…
16 Secretly Healthy Chocolate Recipes!
Dieting generally sucks. Life is busy. There are kids, work, friends, family… life. A lot of my clients confess to packing on the pounds while prepping their house to sell or when they are hunting for the right property. It’s stressful stuff! And January is the worst! The holidays are gone, exercise…
Hello, Tile Trends 2017!
What if someone asked you to describe your dream bathroom? Would you have a quick answer? Would you know the exact finishes and colors you would want? We’ve got Tile Trends 2017 to share with you that will give you a little nudge just in case you haven’t got it all figured…
What?! A Bathroom Renovation? When Did that Happen?
What? A bathroom renovation?! We knew we were buying a spiffer upper. Without much done to it in over 20 years, much of the house needed some attention. Fair enough, right? We got an inspection. BUT. Apparently, the shower, while currently not leaking, is a major water leak waiting to happen since someone…
Would You Paint The Front Door Red?
There are a lot of great things about the color red. Nails, shoes, lips, but a door? Is it too crazy? Is it too out there? Would you Paint the Front Door Red? Maybe I’m partial. There’s something about a pop of color that makes me happy. We put two coats on…
I broke one of my own cardinal rules…
I broke one of my own cardinal rules. Never order a piece of furniture without a plan. My justification? We had been arguing about a sofa since we sold the last one. We just couldn’t agree! So, when we finally did, we slapped that puppy into a cart and hit order. When…
This Is How They Do It In Europe
“I guess you’re doing some renovations?” That’s what the delivery guy asked me as he walked in carrying our new sofa. My response? “Nope. This is how they do it in Europe.” For a brief second he actually believed me… until my sarcastic smile gave me away. He swore, as have three other visitors to…
Welcoming 2017 with a Kitchen Makeover!
Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that we are well on our way into 2017! These last few days have been a bit of a blur for us as we continue to plot, paint, and then paint some more. We are moving from one room to another, spurred by the one…
The Surprise Living Room Makeover!!
There’s nothing quite like seeing your wife with ratty hair, an old t-shirt, and paint on her pants to make you want to marry her all over again. That’s exactly how much husband found when he got home after a quick trip to Home Depot. “Surprise! A Living Room Makeover!… sort of…”…
FAST Last Minute Christmas Decorations
Between working full time as a realtor and I having three kids and having just moved into our house, my schedule is crazy… as in caraaazy. I expected life to be busy in the US but my goodness! It really is! I am so grateful that my husband put the tree up… though at the time I thought he…
