3-MINUTE LESSONS BLOG
We get that time is always a problem, which is why we came up with our 3-Minute Lessons. Whether it is a video or a text post, we promise it shouldn’t take you more than 3 minutes to listen or read. Many topics may have multiple videos.
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BOOKCASE STYLING-PART 1
I think our strength at How to Decorate and Stage brings to the table, is our ability to create easy to follow systems. For example, when I began teaching Interior Redesign 20 years ago, I spent a year analyzing spaces until I saw patterns emerge that resulted in a...
GETTING STARTED WITH STAGING
Home Staging was once reserved for the luxury or high-end home…but those days are gone. Today’s buyer expects to see a house looking and smelling its best. Real estate magnate and Shark Tank favorite, Barbara Corcoran, says it best. I teach all around the country...
3 POINTS TO PERFECT COLOR
Color is fabulous…and terrifying! It is the foundation of every great space and also, the easiest place to make mistakes. Whether you are selecting a color for a client or your own home, you need to establish the parameters. Here is our quick 3 point approach to color...
TOP 3 SUCCESS TIPS FOR DECORATORS
Creating beautiful rooms is an art and a science. If you are decorating your own room, you can be overwhelmed with the possibilities. If you are decorating for a client, it is easy to get so involved with the aesthetics that you forget to address the function...
DODIE’S PIEROGI
Sometimes you just have to eat comfort food. In my world, comfort means my Eastern European DNA demands Pierogi. At our house, almost every celebration means Pierogi on the table. No, not those fake Mrs. T things, but the real handmade, roll them out, boil...
LAST THURSDAY DIY SERIES…yes, it’s free
Join JoAnne Lenart-Weary and guests online the Last Thursday of each month for fun and informative webinars geared to the beginning and DIY decorator. Each month we will focus on a different facet of the decorating process. From getting started to holiday...
START UP TIPS FOR NEW DECORATORS AND STAGERS
The field of interior decorating and its various niches, such as Home Staging and Color Consultations, are in hot demand. HGTV, DIY, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and more have created an unprecedented interest in the art and science of decorating. As you watch...