The Decorating and Staging Academy

I’m incredibly honored and grateful to be nominated by the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) for the Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging category.
This recognition means so much—not just for the work I’ve done, but for the passion, creativity, and dedication I bring to this industry every day. I truly love what I do, and being acknowledged alongside so many talented professionals in this industry is humbling.
Thank you to RESA for this nomination, and thank you to my clients, colleagues, and supporters who trust me and continue to be part of this journey.
I’ll be sharing more details soon—your support and votes will mean everything when voting opens!
Grateful, honored, and excited for what’s ahead. ✨

🔥 What’s Trending: Wallpaper is STILL Hot!

Wallpaper continues to dominate—and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. From bold patterns to soft textures and statement-making murals, it’s one of the easiest ways to instantly transform a space.

✨ The key? Knowing how to use it strategically so it feels elevated—not overwhelming.

Want to see what else is trending right now in decorating and staging?

🎉 Join us at The Decorating & Staging Academy for the Design Boardroom
📅 Tuesday, March 31
🎯 MAD About Trends

We’re breaking down what’s hot, what’s fading, and how to use trends the right way in your designs.

👉 Save your seat: The-DSA.com

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from The Decorating & Staging Academy!

Today may be all about luck… but in design, it’s all about confidence.

Green is one of the most versatile colors you can use in a space—from soft, calming sages to rich, dramatic emeralds. It brings life, freshness, and a timeless feel to any room.

✨ Pro Tip: Add a touch of green through pillows, artwork, or even a single statement piece to instantly refresh your space.

Because when you understand color and design… you don’t need luck—you create it. ☘️

Wishing you a day filled with inspiration, creativity, and spaces you love!

"Trends change. Design Principles stay.”

It’s one of the most important lessons we teach at The Decorating & Staging Academy.

While trends can inspire, it’s the foundation of design: balance, scale, color, and function—that creates spaces people truly love and respond to.

Whether you’re decorating your own home or building a design business, understanding these principles gives you the confidence to make decisions that last beyond the latest trend. Check out The-DSA's Color and Design Principles Course.

✨ That’s where real transformation happens.

👉 Learn more about our decorating, staging, and color courses at The-DSA.com

What’s Trending? COLOR DRENCHING

If you’ve been seeing rooms wrapped in one bold, beautiful color from ceiling to trim to walls — you’re looking at color drenching.

And it’s not just a trend… it’s a statement.
Color drenching creates:
• Depth
• Drama
• Sophistication
• A cohesive, intentional feel

Instead of contrasting trim and ceilings, everything is painted in the same tone — sometimes even doors and cabinetry.

✨ The key is understanding undertones, lighting, and saturation so the room feels rich — not overwhelming.
Would you try color drenching in your home? Bold or neutral?

👇 Tell us your favorite color to drench a room in!

We are celebrating color all month at The Decorating & Staging Academy. Download our complimentary ebook for color insight and tips.
MENTION COLOR IN THE COMMENTS to receive the download.