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 Interviewed for a nationally syndicated article by Chicago Tribune writer, Leslie Mann, entitled, "Setting Your Sights on the Right Site" (and distributed to over 100 newspapers nationwide). |
You can view the link here or download the multi-page .pdf file. And learn more about my work with those building custom homes... |
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Interviewed for America Online's WalletPop for an article entitled, "10 Hot Kitchen & Bath Trends." |
You can view the link here or download the .pdf (see page 2) |
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Interviewed for America Online's Design News column, a regular feature on AOL's Housing Watch channel. The journalist, Sheree Curry, asked for my feedback re: the staging of Nicholas Cage's $10.4M Bel Air home which was on the auction block. | You can view the link here or, in case the link moves, here's the .pdf of the webpage. (NOTE: either of these actions will launch in a new browser window.) And you can learn about my own staging background here. |
 | Interviewed for decorating tips on paint for a March 2010 article for the National Home Furnishings Association, the nation’s largest organization devoted specifically to the needs and interests of home furnishings retailers. (NHFA’s membership comprises 2800 corporate entities representing 10,000 stores in all 50 states.) | The article entitled, "Easy Room Transformations: 5 ways to improve your room with just one easy change," appears in the "LEARN" department on their consumer website: www.HomeFurnishings.com |
 | Wrote featured article "Saving the planet, one home at a time" for the Nevada County Contractors Assoc. Fall '09 Home Improvement Guide. Learn about more eco-minded products available for your home - especially helpful if you're building or remodeling. |
Read the article (.pdf edited to just the cover and my 2-pg. article so as to streamline download time). NOTE: complete 23 pg. Fall edition of the Home Improvement Guide is available on TheUnion.com. |
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This feature article on the front page of the Auburn Journal's Home & Garden section profiled Renaissance Design Consultations. |
The article ran in the 12/11/2008 edition of the paper. Here's the link to read it online OR the .pdf (in case the link moves). |
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Interviewed by the Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com (the magazine of the Wall Street Journal)
for their "Wallet Pop" feature on AOL (Money & Finance). |
Here's my section of the article entitled "Top 5 Ways to Spruce Up a House for Under $50", or click here to read the full column which also includes comments from two HGTV design show hosts. |
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Interviewed for an article entitled "Guest Bedroom Makeovers You Can Do In Time for the Holidays" |
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Interviewed by BobVilla.com for an article entitled "Should You Custom Build Your Home?" |
(Includes a photo of my own custom home when under construction) |
| Interviewed for article which appeared in Home section of various regional newspapers including: Auburn Journal, Roseville Press Tribune, Colfax Record, et al. Decmeber 2007 |
Getting Cozy: Use color, lighting and furniture placement to warm up a room |
 | Interviewed for article which appeared in the Nevada County Contractor's Home Improvement Guide for Homeowners, Fall issue, 2007 |
Profile of client Nancy Lindberg -- preconstruction planning of new custom home. |
Decorating newsletters - past & present
For a number of years now, I've sent a complimentary newsletter to my clients. Four pages in length, normally these were sent out once a year. My clients often referred to these as "keepers" indicating many times that that they saved these mailers which probably resulted from the fact that I always made a point of [at least trying!] to include useful and practical information that could be referred back to as needed and most of the material is not "time-sensitive" -- but instead highlights basic design principles. Each issue also featured a "Renaissance Recommended Resource" wherein I would introduce my clients to locally-owned businesses specializing in various home furnishings products.
So, for your perusing pleasure, here are the archived issues including main topics of information included therein (.pdf format, optimized for print - will open in new browser window):
NOTE: clients of Renaissance Design Consultations receive a complimentary print edition of the newsletter via mail.
| Fall, 2007 |
- Build-It-Yourself Dream Home, pg. 1
- Green Choices, pg. 2
- Accent Lighting, pg. 3
- Memoriam, Thomas Kehrlein, pg. 3
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| Spring, 2006 - the FIRST newsletter since transplanting Renaissance Design Consultations to the Sierra foothills. |
- Services overview, pg. 1
- Color trends 2006, pg. 2
- Water Street Antiques, pg. 3
- Your new floor -- hardwood or engineered wood?, pg. 3
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| Spring, 2004 |
- My design philosophy, pg. 1
- Links to articles on which home improvements add the most value to your home, pg. 3
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| Fall, 2002 |
- Ceiling fan makeover, pg. 2
- Installing ceramic tile, pg. 3
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| Summer, 2001 |
- Exterior painting 101, pg. 1, 3, 4
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| Winter, 2000 |
- Harnessing the power of color, pg. 1
- The lowdown on hiring contractors
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| Winter, 1999 |
- Developing your own style, pg. 1
- Leather care, pg. 3
- When to buy what, pg. 4
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| Fall, 1998 |
- Preparing your home for sale, pg. 1
- Where do color trends come from?, pg. 3
- Dry your own flowers, pg. 4
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| Fall, 1996 |
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