Simply Living Well.
Is white becoming the new black? I’m seeing it everywhere, and I love it! White plays great with classic black, and can nudge a traditional room a bit more transitional. Once associated with stark apartment walls, white is taking center stage! Crisp white cabinets and bead board really makes the ...
My home is not staged to sell (obviously), so I have little bits of whimsy here or there to give it some personality. Partly because I have kids, but (admittedly) to amuse myself as well. Let’s face it, decorating is fun and we shouldn’t take ourselves or our homes too seriously! Here are a ...
You don’t have to know me very long to figure out that I belong somewhere south of the Mason Dixon line. Closest I’ve come, however, is Evansville, IN. I’ve “done time” in NY, OH, NJ and now CT. Yet my favorite decorating style is anything coastal or beachy. Go figure. Soooooo, this time of ...
If your pillows could talk, what would they say? Whether you’re into tribal prints, solid linen, or tasseled silk pillows – your use of pillows in decorating are a true expression of your sense of style (and at times, your humor). Because pillows are a great (and inexpensive) way to add ...
More than you might think! I bought a new bra last week, and was surprised to find my clothes fitting a little differently (hmmmm). I also bought a new Sealy pillow top mattress. Suddenly my old bedding didn't look right. Let me back up and show you the evolution of our bedroom: When we first ...
I have a thing for bathrooms. As a home stager, I especially LOVE staging them. But as a homeowner, it’s not always very practical to live with a staged bathroom. What is eye candy for the buyer is often inconvenient for the seller. So I’m going to help you out today with some tips for ...
Monday is Groundhog Day. If you believe in the little guy, we could see up to 6 more weeks of winter. Although here in New England we’re looking at more like 2 months whether he sees his shadow or not. Anyway, it got me thinking about seasonal décor. Yes, we did the whole holiday decorating ...
This time of year I tend to be hooked on home staging as more homes are put on the market. So, just in case you're thinking about selling, here are some handy tips to help your home show big! In general, buyers prefer open floor plans. But what if your home doesn't offer an open floor plan? Fear ...
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then what is the frame worth? A whole lot, if you ask me! An empty frame represents opportunity, simplicity, and imagination. Here are some creative ways I’ve found to let beautiful frames take center stage in your décor (note: click on images to view ...
It's that time of year again - if you're thinking about putting your house on the market, get ready for a bit of incovenient living. But the payoff is well worth any inconvenience. Once you get your home sale-ready, you need an efficient action plan to accomodate the not-always-convenient showings ...
Yea, it's a fluff post (ha ha ha) but think about how many loads of laundry you do every day! Don't you (and your laundry room) deserve a little fun? I only have a laundry closet to work with, but if you have an actual laundry ROOM you could really go nuts! And if you're stuck with laundry in ...
Maybe I’m lazy, but I have this thing for hooks! They're so easy to use! I like to use them in mudrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, kid’s rooms, laundry room and more! They can be both decorative and functional. Single wall hooks just about anywhere. They’re great for stashing a spare set of keys, ...
