This page is where you find helpful articles I’ve written in previous blog posts and other free resources designed to assist you with your own decorating and designing choices. I’ll be adding more from time to time, so be sure to revisit when you can.

“Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give.”
— Ben Carson
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Be Your Own Designer

Download my best tips for how to decorate any room in your home.

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How to Calculate Lamp Base to Shade Ratio

Perfect proportions for your lampshade to lamp-base.

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hallway doors opening to entrance of white double doors with glass rectangular panels and a hall table with a white lamp

Front Entry Staging

Entryway “first impression’ how-to’s.

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Mood board with blue sofa, two matching round side tables holding two matching gold gourd lamps with white drum shades, a round gold coffee table all resting on a vintage rug

Principles of Design

Learn 4 design principles every room should have.

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Wooden table with orange, tan, white checked runner under fall floral arrangement with square white plate holding orange napkin featuring thanksgiving napkin wrap

Thanksgiving Napkin Wrap

Printable and editable craft for your holiday meal.

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row of joined houses one blue, one red, one brick, one orange, one pink, one yellow

Exterior Paint Colours

How to choose them like a pro!

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Best Decorator Tips for Choosing Paint Colours

My best tips for every room!

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Pug in a white boa

Rug Placement

‘Do’s’ and ‘Don’ts’ for placing your bedroom area rug.

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