Designing with Fruit and Flowers
There is a reason fruit and flowers have been the subject of art throughout history. They are designed by nature to attract. They are beautiful, sensual, and exquisitely represent all stages of life. And every stage offers possibilities when it comes to design. I...
Upgrade your home office
Remember when we started working from home “temporarily” back in March 2020? It’s more than two years later and many of us are still spending 40+ hours a week in a hastily thrown together home office. Or maybe you’ve had a work space for a while. Either way, it’s time...
Why staging costs what it costs?
Since you’re here, you have an interest in home staging. But you might not know how valuable it can be and what goes into the cost. Let’s talk about that. Realtors say staging has an impact on 91% of buyers, according to a 2021 National Association of Realtors study....
Global Design: London Inspirations
I just got back from London. Wow!!! Although I didn't get the antique fainting couch I had my eye on, I did come home with a bundle of inspiration. Every step I took, every corner I turned in London there were eye-popping colors and textures. I was hoping my trip...
Entertaining on the 4th of July: Pass the patriotic potato salad, please
There’s no shortage of fabulous 4th of July celebrations in and around the Queen City. I am so excited WBT SkyShow is back this year! The fireworks show will be after the Knights Baseball game on Monday the 4th. You can watch them from nearby Romare Bearden Park if...
Designing a stage: Elevating the ‘what is’
I'm often asked what my style is. As a newbie stager, that question always tripped me up. Now that I'm an older and wiser stager I know how to better answer this question: It's not what my style is that matters… It's what the house's style is that matters. I've...
Why you should stage your home in a sellers’ market
It's no secret that the Charlotte real estate market is remarkably in favor of sellers right now. This begs the question is there any need to stage your home in a sellers' market? According to Canopy MLS the number of days homes are on the market in the Charlotte...
Owice Aittaleb: Bringing a Taste of Morocco to America
Spending time with Owice Aittaleb is intoxicating. He invites you into his magical world of brilliant color and textures while sipping his homemade cappuccino and sharing the ancient story of the artisans he so proudly represents. Owice owns Marrakech Connection...
Staging and photos: a winning combination
It makes me very sad to think of all the homes for sale that have gone overlooked and unsold simply because the pictures and presentation are not good. When a house that is listed at a great price, is well located, has a well laid out floor plan, and has so much to...
Designing a Modern Mudroom
The kitchen is often considered the workhorse of a home. It’s an understandable description given the amount of time we spend there, eating, socializing, and living. But I think that modern mudrooms run a close second. Not so much for the amount of time spent there...