2026 Colors of the Year: How to Use Them With Intention
Every year, when the Color of the Year announcements come out, I get messages from clients asking some version of the same question: “Is this a color I should actually use — or just admire from afar?” After years of staging homes and helping homeowners design spaces they truly love, I’ve learned this: color is never the problem […]
Clearing Clutter: Preparing to Sell — or Making Space for What’s Next
There’s a moment I see again and again when I walk into a home — whether someone is preparing to sell or simply feeling stuck in their space. They’ll look around and say, “I don’t even know where to start.” And I always tell them the same thing: clearing clutter isn’t about getting rid of things — […]
Design Details You’ll Love All Year
Inspired by Summer, Made to Last Through Every Season I’ve always believed that the best designs aren’t tied to a season—they’re rooted in how you want to feel in your space. And summer, with its lightness, warmth, and ease, gives us the perfect inspiration for details that can carry that feeling all year long. So […]
End of Summer Curb Appeal: 5 Fixes Before Fall
Simple Ways to Refresh Your Porch, Front Door & Exterior This September There’s something about early September that makes me want to sweep the porch, water the planters, and take stock of all the little things that might need a quick refresh. We’re still soaking in the last days of summer, but fall is on […]
The “Rule of Three” for Seasonal Decorating
A little Lisa wisdom for keeping things simple—and still stunning.) I’ll be honest… as someone who stages and styles homes all year long, it’s easy to go overboard with seasonal decorating. But here’s what I’ve learned:You don’t need a whole storage bin of stuff to make your home feel like summer (or fall… or the holidays).You just […]
What Buyers REALLY Notice in Summer Showings
(…and what staging can do to fix it.) Summer is one of my favorite times to refresh a home—but it’s also when buyers tend to notice everything. And not always in a good way. The truth is, summer light (and heat!) can be just as revealing as it is beautiful. So if your home is on the […]
Let’s Talk Style… and YOU
(Because your home should never feel like someone else’s Pinterest Board.) I know how it goes—you fall in love with a certain style (hello, cozy modern farmhouse or dreamy California cool)… but then you wonder,“How do I make this feel like me?” Let me tell you a little secret I share with clients all the time:Style is the […]
Summer Style Is Here! Let’s Refresh Your Home So It Feels Like a Vacation You Never Have to Unpack
Every season has its vibe, but there’s something about summer that just makes us breathe easier, doesn’t it? Windows open, music on, bare feet on cool floors. If you’re anything like me, you want your home to feel light, calm, and ready for anything from spontaneous BBQs to Sunday afternoon naps. Here are some of my […]
It Just Feels Right: Engaging the Senses to Sell Your Home
If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve been exploring the emotional connection buyers form with a home—because let’s be honest, people don’t just buy homes with their heads, they buy them with their hearts. First, we talked about visual emotion through layout and color. Then, we gave that front door a fresh new vibe […]
Open the Door to First Impressions: Spring Refresh Ideas That Sell
In our last blog, we talked about the psychology of emotional connection—how buyers don’t just see a home, they feel it. That emotional spark starts before they even walk through the door… sometimes literally. This week, let’s talk about one of the easiest, most high-impact ways to trigger that connection at first glance: your front […]