by Karen Van Nort | Jan 14, 2021 | Color Consultation, Design Inspiration, Interior Designer, Leelanau County, Project Management, Updating & Remodeling
Where you live and spend most of your time is your home – and it’s where your heart is. So, it stands to reason it’s where your style stands out. Though choosing colors and designs for your home may be natural to you, to some people it’s not and one can benefit...
by Karen Van Nort | Jul 12, 2018 | Design Inspiration, Leelanau County, Project Management
June 2018 Karen Van Nort of Staged™ to Sell/Live, did a fun and unique project recently, turning a Potting Shed into a girl’s playhouse! Before & After of the interior: Welcome to Vivian’s Playhouse! Little detailed touches to big finishes. A space to...
by Raquel Jackson | Aug 24, 2017 | Design Inspiration, Leelanau County, Project Management, Updating & Remodeling
Karen Van Nort specializes in managing projects for Homeowners who reside elsewhere and have second homes in Leelanau County. She manages the project from interior design to managing products and contractors from re-design to project completion. This renovated house...
by Raquel Jackson | Mar 21, 2017 | Home Projects & Maintenance, Project Management, Updating & Remodeling
Getting ready to do some renovation or remodeling? Most of my jobs evolve around helping people with second homes manage their projects. Sharing with you some basic steps I hope will make your process a lot easier. First Make a complete list of what you hope to...
by Raquel Jackson | Sep 15, 2016 | Home Projects & Maintenance, Project Management, Updating & Remodeling
Hello to everyone! It’s really the beginning of Fall and it’s one of my favorite times of year. I love all the golds, greens, red, and orange that permeates our landscape as the leaves change. It’s also a busy time with the kids back in school. In my business it...
by Raquel Jackson | Aug 9, 2016 | Color Consultation, Design Inspiration, Home Projects & Maintenance, Project Management, Updating & Remodeling
I can’t believe it! Summer is almost over and and soon school will be starting, athletic events and all the tailgate parties and events that spell Fall. Are you thinking ahead to projects around the home that you might be considering? I have some ideas about how...