The House-Life Connection
If you want do get an overview of a person’s life, check out their personal space. The way a person lives in their home is a reflection of their state of being. Sure there are good days and bad days....
View ArticleClaudia Jacobs – Home Office Lighting Tips
When it comes to lighting a home office, it’s important to create a comfortable environment that is free of harsh contrasts and distracting glare. Your physical comfort has a lot to do with the...
View ArticleSnuggling Between the Sheet’s Thread Count
With the cool, crisp nip in the air, it is important to create a bedroom that allows you to rest and relax and snuggle. Without a good night’s sleep, it is difficult to function during the day. Besides...
View ArticleSending cards to our troops through Project CARD ONE
For the last few years I had the privilege to spread the word about a special project that sends greeting cards to our troops. Michelle Wvhs, organizer of Project CARD ONE, says, “All of my card angels...
View ArticleHome Staging Class in Newburgh with Claudia Jacobs November 13
Over the last few years I had the pleasure of teaching staging classes to help future home sellers get their home ready for sale. Homes that have been properly prepared and staged for sale have an...
View Article2014 Orange County Art Awards
The Orange County Arts Council will be honoring ten individuals and businesses who have made significant contributions to the community through the arts at the 7th Annual Orange County Art Awards which...
View ArticleDecorating With Pillows
Decorating with throw pillows is a great way to add pops of color, pattern or texture to a room. Throw pillows can land on a bed, sofa, chair or any kind of seating. Large floor pillows can be used as...
View ArticleAnd There Sits the Orange County Government Center
As a professional stager, I suggest cost effective changes before a home goes on the market. Fixing something that is broken always makes the list. As a design student, I featured Paul Rudolph’s Orange...
View ArticleProductive snow days
Why wait for Spring Cleaning when we have all of these days we are snowed in during the winter? This past week alone presented quite a few snow days. I found myself going through a few drawers,...
View ArticleThe House-Life Connection
If you want do get an overview of a person’s life, check out their personal space. The way a person lives in their home is a reflection of their life. We can have good days and bad days. Those days can...
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