Staging typically means taking the life out of a home, while styling is about putting it back in. It is about selling a lifestyle and a story… One of the best things for me about living in Scandinavia for six years was the immersion into the design world. Working as a stylist and…
Why You Might Want To Keep Up With The Joneses
We’ve heard all our lives that Keeping Up With the Joneses is bad. Really bad. But after spending a little time studying real estate, I’ve realized that actually, it might be good for you. I know. I’m blowing your mind. Hang with me. A basic principle of real estate is homogeny. Homes, in…
Why You Might Want To Buy A Barn
Remember when we were kids and one of the worst insults that could ever be thrown at you was, “What were you? Born in a Barn?” Nowadays, that would give you instant bragging rights! With shows like “We Bought The Farm” and “Living Country” gaining popularity, more and more people want to live…
TARTAN CHIC? Is That a Thing? I’m Buying It.
Do you remember when “Urban Cottage” became a thing back in the late 90’s? We were all talking about it down here in the South for sure. Shabby Chic went a little modern and Cottage Living Magazine followed quickly afterwards. We bought it. We loved it… And we’re still buying it. So Tartan…
Love It Or Leave It? Black Windows and Doors
“You want to do what?!” That was the look I got from my mom and friend recently while viewing a home that was in need of new windows. I had just mentioned that I thought black windows and doors would be incredible and they clearly were not on board. I sheepishly added…
Why Your Bedroom Needs A Power Bench
Power Nap? Power Lunch? Forget them. What you really need is the power bench. These boldly patterned beauties will not only give your rooms a serious punch of style and playfulness, they are also practical. Just think of all the ways you could use one… You will have somewhere to sit and chat with…
Atlanta Art Deco Home :: An Extraordinary Tour
To discover an Atlanta Art Deco Revival Home is like finding a rare treasure. In fact, the Evans-Cucich house, built in 1934 and named after its previous owners, is the only art deco style home in Atlanta. In this case, when people say, “They don’t build them like they used to.” They are absolutely right….
The Well Traveled Bedroom … Where Stories Await
If you love to travel and you have a passion for finding a souvenir along the way, then this bedroom may just excite you the way it did me. With books, paintings, worn leather, and a zebra rug, it has all the ingredients of a well traveled bedroom. Rather than creating a…
Good Galley Kitchens Are Like Fine Chocolate…
In a time when everyone is ripping out walls, opening up their kitchens, and choosing to dine-in, I still think there is something to say for a good galley kitchen. Obviously some are awful. It’s why people shy away from homes and apartments with them, but the truth is that some galley kitchens are…
Fashion Designer Matthew Williamson brings Controlled Bohemia to the USA
Have you ever flipped through a copy of Living Etc, the wildly popular British home magazine? If you happen to love bright and modern interiors then it is sure to not only make you happy, but heavily inspired. (Sometimes my local Barnes and Nobles stocks it, so you might find one near you!) Luckily…
Love It or Leave It? … The Cherub Ceiling
If you’ve ever spent much time house hunting or visiting with friends and neighbors, you have probably noticed that many people have extraordinarily polarizing tastes. As a creative, I would personally rather see something creative most the time than something boring, but sometimes people take it too far… and it’s just got to…
Hello, DIY Stair Runner, I think I love you!
They say first impressions are lasting, so why not go bold with your entry and make a power statement? Putting a bold rug up your stairs is the equivalent to wearing a seriously snazzy pocket square in your suit pocket or tying a silk scarf around your neck. It’s courageous, it’s eye catching,…
