Laundry rooms-The DIY cure to organize them, and keep them tidy
Let’s face it, we have to do laundry. As much as all of us can attest to hating one of the most basic and utilitarian household chores, it’s a necessary evil. Most clients that I work with never touch...
View ArticleHome Staging-How to tackle small projects to reap big rewards
In these economic times home staging has become increasingly popular for people who want to sell their homes quickly. With so much inventory to boot and sellers still picky about their list of needs,...
View ArticleDIY Home Staging For A Pink bathroom
Last week I flew to California to help a client stage her home. She and I remodeled the entire house in 2006 and 2007 but we never started the master bathroom. It was the project we were always ‘gonna...
View ArticleDIY-Clever and Easy Ways to Update a Room
Every season sparks our creativity and different moods. It is human nature to want warmth and cozy interiors in the fall and fresh bright colors in the spring. So what can you do when you decide to...
View ArticleDIY Guide to Making Castile Soap
Soap making has been around for 2000 years, but it wasn’t until the 19th century that people learned that it killed bacteria, and was a good form of hygiene. Soap making is easy to do but requires the...
View Article5 Great Uses For Lemons Around The House by Nashville, TN interior designer...
Lemons are more than a delectable citrus garnish or cooking staple. This little yellow god has hundreds of very practical uses around the house from deodorizing your house to cleaning stainless steel...
View ArticleEasy Makeover Ideas In 10 Minutes Or Less
Ever wonder if there was an ‘easy’ button for your next decorating project? Maybe you have family coming for the weekend or you’re planning to have friends over for dinner but you hesitate because your...
View ArticleCash confessions-Quick tips to perk up your budget
It’s no secret we all wish we could stretch our dollars further in order to complete our project the way we want. As a professional I will often recommend to clients that they save their dollars to get...
View ArticleConfessions From An Accidental Decorator
I recently sat down with one of my favorite DIY carpenters, Brad Stanford, who by accident fell into the home trade and never looked back. He started out in the corporate world buying and selling small...
View ArticleRanch Renovation Week 1 by Brentwood, TN interior decorator Amanda Gates
About a week ago I posted about my Ranch Renovation project down in Murfreesboro, Tenessee. Demolition started this week and no good remodel comes without punishment.Seriously, it’s always something!...
View ArticleHow To Update Your Kitchen With Paint
It’s so funny that my friend Dana just wrote this post on how to update a kitchen with paint. I had this very post scheduled to go live in two weeks, but her post added additional points and some...
View ArticleDIY Lemon Sugar Body Scrub
With so many options in stores it’s hard to know which scrubs are actually good for you. So many body scrubs in stores are not all natural, and may contain ingredients that are toxic for your skin....
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