Two of the most important areas in our home are we sleep and where we prepare our meals. When our closets are disorganized, and our kitchens feel cluttered it can be distracting and affect our mood. There are simple tools to incorporate into our daily lives that can save us time and energy in these two areas of our home.

We all deserve to live the life of our dreams. By creating a home that reflects and inspires our authentic self and that supports the vision we have for our life, we begin to open up space for that to exist in our lives. If clutter is taking over your life, I can offer ways to move past it and tackle it once and for all.

As winter comes to an end, a way to embrace the new season is adding touches of spring throughout your interiors. The sense of renewal brings a vibrant energy into a space that can be incorporated with playful warm color integrations, tying natural elements like gorgeous floral stems and buds, or light and airy fabrics through textiles like throws and pillows to name a few. Spring decor helps uplift our winter blues as we embark on all the joys, the warmer weather brings.

Choosing the right paint color for an interior space can be daunting at times, but it does not have to be! If you are ever looking to have an immediate impact on an interior space, one of the most cost effective and influential ways to impact behavior is through paint. Paint has a direct correlation to influencing how we perceive and experience our surroundings. It is important to understand how you want to feel and be in a space when you choose your paint color and shades. For example, are you thinking about recreating an at home spa to mimic a rejuvenating experience you once you had? Adding hues from the ocean like blues and wood tones to your scheme, will help! Never underestimate the power of color splash in a space.

Small living spaces are a fact of life, whether you live in a small apartment or only have one or two small rooms in your home. The great thing about small living is that it often means you’re living a more efficient and less expensive life. But don’t worry, living small doesn’t mean your design options are limited. Careful thought and planning will help you get what you need and want from your small apartment, giving you the space, you need to live your life to the fullest.

Shared office space can boost productivity at home, and it functions best when both occupants feel welcome. A home office shared between partners can blend masculine elements such as metal and leather with graceful lines and feminine colors to make both of you feel at home. The right home office decor can boost morale, helping you to feel engaged throughout the workday. So whether you’re a seasoned telecommuter or a work-from-home novice, give your office the inviting style it needs with these home office decor ideas.

Marketing your home is one of the most important components, if not the most important piece. Most home buyers are visual, and chances are your home was found in an online search or on the MLS with photos. Studies have shown that professional photography has helped listings sell around 50 times faster than properties listed with poor imagery. Having dynamic and inviting photography of your home can make or break the initial impression that home buyers have of your property.

95% of homes that are staged by professional home stagers sell, on average, in 35 days or less and for near the asking price – versus 140 days for non-staged homes, according to a study by the Accredited Staging Professionals (ASP). Staging is like packaging an item for purchase. The appearance, style, and functionality of the packaging design is what helps sell the product faster. Think of any car that you had to test drive because it looked pretty. Think of any liquor bottle or cellphone design that just looked “really cool”. Staging enhances and showcases your product to the home buyer. It is an investment to a higher return.

A beautiful charcuterie board is a statement piece and a time-saver, since it typically requires little to absolutely no cooking. It could be described it as a signature party food. It only takes a few minutes to assemble (really!) and you don’t need to be an expert food stylist. Not to mention, it can be made ahead of time, and popped in your fridge until right before serving. Once it’s on the table being enjoyed it can be left out for grazing for up to 2 hours.

Charcuterie boards should generally incorporate sweet, savory, salty, and spicy items for a truly balanced experience. Here are some examples:

• Sweet. Fruit (fresh and dried): grapes, strawberries, dates, blueberries, raspberries, cherries, figs, etc. Your spreads can also be sweet like the apricot jam, fig spread, jellies, etc.
• Savory. The cheese and meats take charge here. I like to have at least 3 varieties of each.
• Salty. Because the meats are cured, they are also salty. Cheese, nuts, and crackers are other sources of salty items.
• Spicy. You don’t need to go overboard here – maybe one or two items. The orange cheese you see is a habanero mango cheddar. And the dark purple jelly is a marionberry habanero pepper jelly. Just make sure you let your guests know where the heat is on your charcuterie board.

How to Create Dappled Light Imagine laying under a tree on a warm sunny day. You might find that your body immediately relaxes, and your mind feels at peace. The type of light breaking through those trees is referred to as dappled lighting, and it’s the preferred lighting to be under for most humans. Aside from the relaxed vibes, there are also plenty of design benefits to working with dappled lighting. Here’s how to achieve the dappled lighting effect in your home. So, what is dappled light? This fractured light taps into the dormant survival skills we once relied upon to stay safe before modern day housing. Basking under a tree on a sunny day typically meant no need to seek shelter or warmth. While this survival instinct no longer serves us in the same way it used to, we tend to retain those baked in preferences. Dappled lighting elicits a similar response of safety to our psyche.

Have a piece of furniture that you absolutely love, but is looking a little tired or doesn’t quite work with the rest of your interior style? Everyone has at least one piece of furniture that’s old and has seen better days. And you’ve probably dreamt about replacing it. Maybe with a designer piece of your dreams, or a piece that has the functionality you desire without the bruises of a hard-lived life. Redesigning old furniture is more fun and less expensive than replacing fine furniture. When you’re done, you’ll not only have a new piece — you’ll have serious bragging rights too.