Over the years I’ve had several clients reach out to me to help them with making decisions regarding the selections for their community-built homes.  The main reasons people reached out to me were: 1) They wanted confirmation that what they selected was going to look good.  OR 2) They wanted help making selections that would make the home seem more custom, rather than “cookie-cutter.”  Making a builder-grade home look more custom involves thoughtful design choices that incorporate your personality and style.  To help you with that, in today’s blog post we’re discus ..read more

Today I'm excited to share an interview I had with Kelly Dall Antonia of Walls By Me, an eco-friendly wallpaper company that specializes in peel and stick wallpaper (self-adhesive), traditional wallpaper (non-pasted) and wallpaper customization.  When I first met Kelly at the Sarasota Home Show, I was immediately drawn to her friendly, approachable nature.  I initially had some questions about the beautiful peel and stick wallpaper that was displayed in her booth, but what really piqued my interest was the ability to customize wallpaper to suit my interior decorating clients' n ..read more

NOTE: This post is a little different than my usual interior decorating posts, but it is related in that it provides healthy tips for entertaining at home +  it includes 5 tips to ensure your home looks and feels good for guests when you're hosting. ------------------- If you know me, you know that I LOVE to have fun!  If you don’t know me – well, now you know me a little bit better and you’re about to get to know me even more. I've struggled with my weight my whole life. Mostly up, but sometimes down. I’ve tried Weight Watchers, The Zone, Beverly Hills Weight Management, Her ..read more

Hey y'all!  A couple of years back my husband and his brother decided to rebuild a cute little cottage they bought on Conestoga Lake.  We had so many great memories there, but it needed a septic system upgrade and it was on stilts that were leaning like the Tower of Pisa so the decision was made to rebuild. [Pin it for Later!] You may remember me sharing bits and pieces of the progress awhile back or maybe not.  At any rate, after investing so much in the cottage, it took some time to furnish and photograph the space and today I’m finally sharing the reveal of this little pie ..read more

In the ever-evolving world of interior design, this year you’ll see several captivating trends that will help to redefine our living spaces in 2024. As we navigate a post-pandemic era, our homes continue to take on a greater significance which is prompting a number of shifts.   Let's explore 20 of the top interior design trends for 2024:   [Pin it for Later!]   1. HOLISTIC HOMES AND SUSTAINABILITYAs building and furniture costs rise, and environmental worries grow, homeowners are leaning towards holistic designs. Rather than constructing new homes, many are choosing to revamp t ..read more

Happy New Year!  I hope you enjoyed the holidays and are now enjoying a great start to 2024!     2023 was a big/challenging year for me.  We moved away from what I once believed was our forever home, took on an adventure by moving from Canada to Florida and experienced some personal challenges that helped me define what's most important to me in my life……connection. Running a virtual interior decorating business has been fun and I've had the pleasure of working with some AMAZING clients along my journey but I've realized that I want to create a greater connection wi ..read more

Hey all you beautiful people!  It’s been awhile since I last shared a blog.  After moving to Florida, life through me a few curveballs that have taken some time to recover from.  I’m thrilled to say that I’m feeling MUCH BETTER now and I’m so grateful that it’s in time for the holiday season!   I thought a great way to celebrate the merriment that is upon us would be to let you know what's on-trend in 2023 Christmas home  interiors.  My hope is to help you discover your favourite Christmas decorating style and then let you in on ways to help yo ..read more

Summer is one of the busiest seasons for the interior design industry due to the warmer temperatures making opening up the windows to air out paint and other renovation odors more tolerable.  It’s also a time that people often spend tackling their own DIY projects and decorating their homes.  In honour of this fact, we thought we’d let you know about a tool that will help you take your home decorating project to the next level. This tool will help you…… How to determine your unique design style and make it work with the styles of others in your home How to create the "feeling" you ..read more

Lighting is crucial in your home. Not only does it light up your space to make it functional, it plays a huge role in setting the tone and atmosphere of your space. Lighting can give a room a sense of occasion, add drama, create intimacy or spark romance. It can also cast shadows and create new patterns on walls. In short, lighting is an essential ingredient when you’re decorating a room. Lighting can be tricky to get right, so we've put together some guidelines for hanging lights in your home.  From chandeliers and pendants to lamps and sconces - lighting can make a big impact on the w ..read more

A bed is more than just a place to sleep…it's where you relax, unwind with a good book, dream and rejuvenate yourself for the day ahead. So why not make it beautiful? Making a beautiful bed is an art.  As someone who loves my bed (and is dreaming of a new bedroom set one day soon) I've been browsing bedding and it got me thinking that y'all might like some tips on how to make a beautiful bed. Here are 5 Easy Steps for Styling a Bed Like a Pro…...   [Pin it for Later!]    1. CREATE A FOUNDATION WITH SHEETSSheets are the foundation of the bed-making process ..read more