Joanna England
Joanna England is the former long-time executive editor and a founding editor at CandysDirt.com.
In this world of HGTV and do-it-yourself reality shows, many homeowners may have the misperception that hiring an interior designer is not valuable. And while there is a range of interior designers doing business, the benefits of hiring a skilled, recognized and certified ASID interior designer will have big dividends for the homeowner in the long run. Be on the lookout for unskilled, amateur “decorators” who lack training and certification.
Let’s go through some of the most common myths about hiring an interior designer.
Oh. My. Gawd. Talk about perfection! Talk about terrific transitional! Talk about House P! This unbelievably gorgeous Forest Knoll home at 4147 Hockaday has been renovated all the way to amazing, no? From the brand-new exotic wood floors to the moulding in trim, this house is move-in ready for a family! Just west of Midway…
When it comes to finding a place for everything, well, let’s just say that there isn’t always a place for everything. And when you don’t have a place for everything, you’ve got clutter. Where there’s clutter, there’s a mess waiting to happen. That’s when it’s time to hire an organizer who can help sort your possessions and help you sell off the rest.
But how do you go about it? And what’s the difference between an “Estate Sale” and a “Garage Sale?” Want to find out more? Read on for for an article from Lorraine Brock, founder of Get Organized!
You guys, that’s dedication. When I sent Dallas City Center powerhouse Realtor Vicki White this Q&A, I totally didn’t expect her to answer so promptly. When she added that she was sorry that it was late (what?) because she’s on vacation in Hawaii (DOUBLE WHAT??) I was trying to pick my jaw up from the…
Merriman Park is a fabulous neighborhood. It’s just off Northwest Highway, south of Skillman and east of Abrams, so you’re a short drive from everything. It’s actually within walkin distance of the White Rock DART Rail station, too. It’s close kin to it’s neighbor across Northwest Highway — University Manor — except that the topography…
