People often assume that given my skill set I am constantly changing the look of my home and the locations of the furniture within it. Which couldn’t be further from reality. Whereas I love moving other people’s stuff around to create cohesion, organization and smart design (and you should definitely be calling me if you need help with that) I ... read more
This show is going on the road - we’ll be in Atlanta April 19th - 22nd and if you know anyone or are someone who is in the ATL and in need of some assistance getting organized or stylized, please let Emily know. We would love to be of service. The projects will need to be completed within 1-2 days - usually a single room takes 1 day. Kitchens ... read more
I definitely subscribe to the belief, ‘any publicity is good publicity’ as my work has been featured in a baker’s dozen of printed publications. I was able to cross Town & Country off the list before I even realized I needed to make a list and more recently Real Simple had called upon me to discuss kids’ room organization, but there are a ... read more
Those who are guilty of it, can attest I can go from zero to Joan Crawford right quick when I spy a clothes rod full of wire hangers. And don’t even get me started on the plastic dry cleaning bag that is holding your Hugo Boss hostage. Recently, Simple Most asked what my professional pet peeves are which I thought was kind of divisive however ... read more
As I type this, the local temperature is 61 degrees & feels like 62 so a spring cleaning tip is definitely warranted. For my DIY peeps and those who really do enjoy watching paint dry, are you familiar with ‘paint conditioner’? I’ve not had first hand experience because my walls haven’t been painted in many, many years. (The thought of removing ... read more
Who knew Reader’s Digest was still a thing? I didn’t, not until I was being interviewed for a feature on entertaining in small spaces. As people continue to downsize, there still is a big desire to host friends, have dinners and plan parties. For those who attended the December partyjeanie webinar - you’ll recognize a few of my secrets for a ... read more
I’ve been told by my fabtabulous account manager, Mollie that this coveted award is getting harder & harder to come by, like less than 3% recipient rate. apartmentjeanie has received the BEST of title every year that we’ve been on the site. As much as I would like to take ALL the credit for this accolade, the absolute truth is that you, my ... read more
When Reader's Digest asked me for tips on Throwing an Amazing Party in a Small Space, I was inclined to oblige - not only because we just recently did an entire webinar on just that, but because partyjeanie's specialty is to work with what a client already owns to create enticing display and decor and maximize the space provide, even if it's ... read more
I can’t tell you how thrilled I was to create an actual functioning bedroom for my client! This was not the first time we had worked together - we had previously organized and styled her girls’ bedroom and the family living room, but I finally got to tackle the insanity swirling in her master bedroom. It had become a virtual dumping ground for ... read more
“You should do _________. You would be really good at it.” I’ve been told this countless times from friends, family, people who seemed to fancy themselves career advisers - all with the best intentions. Perhaps it’s because I do not have a definitive métier - like butcher, baker or candlestick maker or that I am creative & hardworking which ... read more
