Not only do plants improve the air quality in a house but they bring nature indoors which is linked to emotional well-being. In both home staging and redesign, plants literally liven up a dull space. For the Beginner There are several house plants that actually thrive by being neglected. The following plants do fine in…
Get Motivated and Remain Stress-Free! When March arrives here in the upper Midwest, we know we’re on the home-stretch and spring just might be right around the corner (or a couple of corners). It’s time to wake up from our winter hibernation and get out and see the neighbors again! Maybe you plan to list…
Create a cozy space for after a long day of work or maybe even a longer commute in a new snowfall. Here are nine tips that are inexpensive and easy ways to create a cozy feeling in your home. 1. Consider a warm, neutral palette. Creams and beiges are naturally warmer colors but grays can…
Thrillers, Fillers, & SpillersPlant Pots Like A Pro! As a home stager, I always begin with curb appeal and one of the tasks I advise clients to do is to display a showy pot of annuals near their front door. Since everyone defines “showy” differently, it’s important that I give very simple but explicit directions…
Autumn It’s the Season to Cozy Up! When the weather turns crisp like an apple, we naturally start to spend more time indoors. And even though the furnace gets turned on, there’s something really comforting about pulling on an oversized sweater, a long pair of soft leggings, and some wool socks. This is also the…
Creating rooms outside to extend your home Creating “rooms” outside is a great way to extend the space in your house, whether you’re selling or staying. My family lives in an older suburb with modestly sized and priced homes. Our house and yard are small and within feet of our neighbor’s houses so I’m grateful…
