Want Top Dollar for Your House? Now’s the Time To List It.
When you’re selling any item, you usually want to sell it for the greatest profit possible. That happens when there’s a strong demand and a limited supply for that item. … Read More
Mel’s MOTO Reveal – It’s The Breath Of Minimalist, Uncluttered Air We All Need
Hi readers, it’s me Mel! (aka Melanie Burstin). I’m on the blog today to finally share my fully decorated first home. As a quick reminder, I’m an LA-based interior designer … Read More
The Path To Homeownership Can Be Steeper for Some Americans
As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. A significant part of this experience is investing in a home of … Read More
Malcolm’s DIY-FILLED Office Reveal: How To Lean Into Color And Create A Stimulating Work From Home Space
Is there anything more “adult” than a fully custom home office?! Well, there probably is, but stick with me. When I was younger, my family was lucky enough to live … Read More
Don’t Let Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Dreams
If you’re looking to buy a home, you may be wondering how your student loan debt could impact those plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off your … Read More
The 17 Iconic Wallpaper + Fabric Patterns Any Design Lover Should Know
Welcome to my new favorite day of the week: TRIVIA TUESDAY. Today’s mission: we’re going to review 17 classic wallpaper and fabric patterns that I can all but guarantee you’ve … Read More
Consumers Agree: It’s a Good Time To Sell
In today’s sellers’ market, many homeowners are weighing their options and trying to decide if they should sell their house. If you’re in that group, you may be balancing things … Read More
A Jess’ Living Room MOTO Update: We’ve Got A Lot To Talk About – Successes And A Possible Mistakes
I promise this was supposed to be my MOTO that didn’t take a year and half (and IT WON’T) but my optimistic 4-month plan has come and gone…and left well, … Read More
The Link Up: Emily’s Favorite Chocolate Bar (With No Refined Sugar), Mallory’s Favorite J-Crew Denim, And Anti-Anxiety Dog Treats That ACTUALLY Work
Hi all! Welcome to this week’s link up. We’re happy to have ya here, and we hope you’re excited to be here. So let’s start the engine and get this … Read More
My Reaction To Seeing Book IRL + More Sneak Peeks (And My Hard Sell On Why This Book Might Be Useful to You :))
This week I received my first physical copy of my new book, The New Design Rules, and it felt real. As I was unwrapping it (video below) I was very … Read More
How Remote Work Impacts Your Home Search [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If your workplace is delaying its return to office plans or is allowing permanent work from home options, that may open up new possibilities for your home search. … Read More
Stylist Hack: 7 Unexpected Places I Like To Hang Art (To Make Your House Look Unique)
If I had to rattle off a few of my favorite styling “moves” they’d be this: The open book on the coffee table (sculptural, yet horizontal), a footed bowl of pistachios … Read More
