2024 Color of the Year
2023 was a year. A rough year for many. Even the Pantone Color Institute’s choice for color of the year 2024 seems to be an acknowledgment that we all could use a gentle start to the New Year. It is a color that affirms moments of internal tranquility with the deep...
Staging: A Love Story
I don't have a snappy way to start this post. I really just want to tell a story about staging and love and a house. Once upon a time….. About 10 years ago I moved my Mother and brother, Craig, from an unlivable, dangerous situation to Charlotte with me and Kurt (my...
Not Just a Stager
I’m not a stager; I’m a frustrated interior designer. I want the spectator to walk in and really be uplifted, pleasantly surprised, comfortable and excited at the same time.
High Point Fall Market
It’s totally selfish that I’m writing about the High Point Furniture Market, but ultimately my staging clients will reap the benefits! It is the largest home furnishings show in the world and is open only to people in approved trades like buyers, designers, decorators and architects.
How to achieve the look of high-end design
“Can you do high-end?” I often hear this question from real estate brokers and homeowners looking for someone to stage higher-priced properties. In fact, just recently, there was an inquiry on our Charlotte Realtors Facebook page asking for referrals for stagers...
Warehouse love
I consider warehouses treasure troves. I want to share them and I want more. And THAT strategy is a win-win for those of you looking to find on-trend, unique furniture at a great price.
Updating without renovating
If your kitchen and bathrooms are dated, is your home doomed to sit on the market forever? Not necessarily. You can update your home without renovating it.
The popularity of postmodern design
As a stager/realtor I’ve seen or recreated a lot of design styles. One style that is re-emerging right now is postmodernism. Think bigger, bolder, color, and texture. This is a style that I’ve just dipped my toe in a bit, because done true to form it’s unapologetic...
The craft of upcycling
I live by the reduce/reuse/recycle mindset. Now, I can add crafty upcycling to my mantra.
Mark Your Calendars: Stella Pop-Up is Coming!
Stella resale is up and running! Be the first to get the goods at my first pop-up market. This is really a dream come true for me. My love of staging and design really comes from my love of flea markets, garage sales, antique shops, vintage shops, and well curated boutiques.