by Allison Andrews | Jul 8, 2021 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized
If you have a house that you are considering a remodel for and your house has some original details, think twice before tearing them all out. These “time capsule” elements, as I call them, can add such cool design elements to a more modern space. There are several...
by Allison Andrews | Jun 3, 2021 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized
The allure of bookshelves is that they serve two purposes: design and function. The reality of bookshelves is that they often end up cluttered and somehow leave the space feeling disorganized. But wait, it doesn’t look like that in magazines, right? That’s because...
by Allison Andrews | May 20, 2021 | home staging, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
I’ve designed hundreds of well-thought-out spaces in all different kinds of homes, but I never thought of myself as much of a wedding designer. In fact, I was never much motivated by weddings at all until my daughter became a bride. Jessie, aka J, is actually my...
by Allison Andrews | May 6, 2021 | home stager, Lifestyle
As a stager, I give a lot of thought to choosing the right color and style for each piece of furniture in whatever particular space I am staging. Recently, a client met me in one of my staging warehouses in search of the perfect chair. After talking and looking and...
by Allison Andrews | Apr 22, 2021 | home stager, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
I’m all about vibe when it comes to design and while it might seem like I’m a go-with-the-flow, feel-the-space kind of gal (which I am), I also respect one of the most fundamental rules of design, the Rule of Three. It is a sacred rule that has worked faithfully for...
by Allison Andrews | Feb 18, 2021 | designed to sell, home stager, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Fads come and go, eventually evolving over time and leaving us with fresh inspiration or concepts. One fad I was glad to see go was clear plastic clothing. Yes, 2017 gifted us with knee-high boots, pants, high heels, and tops all made out of clear plastic. Not a good...
