A few years ago, while on vacation in Chile, we toured poet Pablo Neruda’s former home (now a museum). What impressed me the most about his home was that it was filled with beautiful art and sculpture. It was like walking around an art gallery. I was so inspired that I convinced my husband to […]
Preparing your house for sale
Summer: water, sunshine, fresh flowers, walks by the lake and home maintenance. Home maintenance? Ugh. It’s true, summer is the BEST time to address home maintenance projects. Here are some of my favorite (secret) resources for home maintenance. These products can save time and money when you are staging a home to sell. The fact […]
Selecting the RIGHT paint color
Did you know that 40% of the paint sold in the United States is to correct PREVIOUS color mistakes? Yep. It’s true. A common error people make is selecting the paint color first and then making decisions about the remainder of the room. Although I ALWAYS recommend paint color last, this isn’t always possible. For […]
What to look for in a quality sofa
Recently I was helping a client select furniture and was explaining the importance of construction and she turned to me and said “You know, that’s what no one talks about anymore…..quality.” It’s true, we’re bombarded with low prices and sales pitches but quality is paramount. It means we’ll buy less, throw away less and be […]
Decorating with Lucite
On a vacation to Chile and Argentina earlier this year, my husband and I stayed a few nights in a fabulous hotel in Santiago. It was a contemporary ‘boutique hotel’ and the room featured a living room, a full kitchen and a bedroom. The bedroom overlooked a central courtyard and although it was a small […]