This week has been BANANAS! Between working with clients, I have been helping my felt fantastic friend, Sew Your Soul in her NYC Pop-Up. If you are in NYC or planning to visit the city within the next two weeks, make this a priority! Each piece is hand sewn, painted and almost all are sign by Lucy. "Lucy's Delicatessen is located on ... read more
It’s officially party season! I’m sure your inbox is full of invites from Halloween parties, weekend brunches, friendsgiving dinners, Thanksgiving with family and of course the holidays are just around the corner… Hosting a party is tough work, so show your friends and family some love with the perfect hostess gift to give thanks for their ... read more
While on vacation in Folly Beach, South Carolina, I finally got to see the Wiki Wiki Sandbar which I had watched being built during the previous 2 summers. From a design perspective the restaurant is pretty fabulous from the giant octopus suspended from the main bar's ceiling. It may look like paper mache, however it is constructed from ... read more
1. Straightening up before the consultation or day of service As a professional organizer and accredited member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, I need to see how the client really lives. The project cannot be properly assessed if the client is concealing their true lifestyle. To understand how to design an ... read more
Infographic for Panicked Packers Top Five Packing Tips for Panicked Packers Are you a panicked packer who stresses out before a big trip? Do you worry about what to pack, how many of each item to pack, and even what bag to pack? As a professional organizer, I know how to organize and maximum space in that small carry-on bag. Here's a few ... read more
Many times throughout furniture history there have been classics born into the world. Fine examples of this: the Saarinen Tulip Table, the Starck Louis Ghost Chair, the Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chair and the 24 century old curule chair (which has evolved into the much used x bench.) All of these fabulous designs have transcended time and style ... read more
I’ve often feel a ping of jealousy when looking at shelter magazines & design blogs that feature beautifully executed photo shoots of interiors. It is always a struggle for me to promote the amazing transformations that we create for apartmentjeanie clients as the furnishings, decor & overall effect rarely represent our design style. What ... read more
This is the 2nd installment of a recent apartmentjeanie job that was completed in a few hours* before the client's husband returned home from visiting relatives. While this room is not finished - a new media console has been ordered and a different coffee table configuration is on the agenda, my amazeballs design assistant and I were able to make ... read more
Most the time, I don't have the opportunity to fully decorate a client's home. As a 're-stylist', it is my job to create a cohesive, stylish and comfortable living space using what the client already owns and (hopefully) adding a much needed piece of furniture or accessory. Sometimes I forget to photo document the transformation, although ... read more
Summertime is a great time to start AND finish home projects. Painting is a perfect undertaking - not too overwhelming to accomplish and can change an entire space in one day. I'm always surprised when a client or friend has such a difficult time to committing to a color or a specific shade of a selected color. Maybe this is why I have 14 paint ... read more
