OK OK…so I’m a little late with these photos. I’ve added apothecary jars to my entry chest and have had fun with various decor. I had some fun at Halloween to kick off the new pieces (did you see that post? if not, click HERE) and now that it is uh, FEBRUARY, I’m sharing what… Read More
Archive for the ‘Getting a Little Personal’ Category
I have never ever changed out my entry table for the holidays. I know – hard to believe. It’s not because I’m not brilliantly creative (hee hee), but rather because by the time I’m done working on other people’s houses and making them beautiful, my energy for my own home has waned…. Heck, it took me… Read More
I’ve gotten some emails, calls & texts from friends, family and some people I’m not really sure WHO they are, but all have inquired about my experience on Friday with the HGTV screen test. (I keep looking over my shoulder for the paparazzi, but so far I’m not being stalked by anybody with a camera… Read More
I often suggest to my clients that they touch up some paint knicks, smudges & stains – whether staging to SELL or staging to DWELL – because it helps the house look cleaner and better overall. One thing I always remind them is to confirm they are using the right finish when making those touch… Read More
You may not be aware, but by Michelle Lynne is a proud supporter of World Vision. My blog is not a forum for asking for your donations, nor should it be perceived as self serving and boasting about my firm’s charitable goodness. I do believe in “paying it forward” and God has blessed me… Read More
So let me start by saying that this post is going to be about an upholstered wingback bed, but the story itself starts with my little dog, Maximuus, who thinks that his name indicates his size. His five pound frame is shown here in all of his delightful glory: Here is the photo… Read More
I’ve been jones-ing to make some cupcakes since I bought a fancy cupcake decorating kit at Home Goods (the random check out counter items they display) and finally got the chance to do so this weekend for a family member’s birthday celebration. Plans were almost scrapped when the whipping cream didn’t whip up for the… Read More
For those of you who don’t know, I married for the first time at age 37 to a man who was (so very) worth the wait. But since we were both “older” (although he IS 5 years younger than I am…yes, I’m a little bit of a Cougar…MEOW) we had both lived on our own… Read More
> So what does celebrating Father’s Day have to do with design or anything related to interiors? After all, Dad usually has the majority of influence outside of the main living area – you know, the grill, the garage, the uh, what else? In my house, the hubs definitely has an opinion (but that is… Read More
> Once Upon A Time…I spent 3 – 4 hours with a real estate agent for a listing at the W Residences. We discussed the psychology of staging and how to maximize an almost $2M listing so there isn’t money left on the table when the transaction is done, we discussed dating, food and comfortable… Read More








