Tag: Interior Decorating

  • Creating Your Indoor Oasis With Grow Lights

    Dara

    Growing tropical plants in non-tropical environments can be tricky. Over the last year I have experimented with growing plants indoors, and have discovered how well it works with a little help from grow lights. As a former Miamian living in North Carolina, one of the biggest adjustments has been the climate. Growing up in the… Read more

  • The Quick Guide to Selling your Home this Spring

    Dara

    Spring is a great market for selling. Here are my recommendations for selling your home quickly and smoothly. Despite recent adjustments, it’s still a sellers market. There remains to be more buyers than available homes, and homes that are well maintained, priced right, and in good condition will do very well in the spring market.… Read more

  • 5 Things I Learned About Sophistication Working for the Ultra-Wealthy

    Dara

    In 2013, I joined one of the top Italian furniture brands as a designer, and I spent the next 10 years immersing myself in the world of the ultra-wealthy. Here’s what I learned from them about sophistication. 1. Every design choice is intentional. There should be a clear concept of the design of the home,… Read more

  • Stay True to Yourself – A Guide to Finding Your Authentic Style

    Dara

    Design trends change so quickly that by the time you notice one, it’s already outdated. So, how do you discover your own unique and authentic style? After almost 20 years in the design industry, I’ve come up with a fun and easy method! “Modern Eclectic” with the feeling “Sophisticated” “Modern Neutral” with the feeling “Calm”… Read more