The Dallas Traditional Home Showhouse is over! We are all feeling sad about it. It was super hard to take everything out of the home and see it become empty again. However, the home sold has and now a happy family is living in it!
Read moreCan a family room be a dining room?
I met with a client a few months ago that has a beautiful growing family. They had an existing dining room that was tiny! They needed a bigger one but didn't know how to make that happen.
Read moreDoes your house have a name?
About 24 years ago, my husband and I purchased our first house. We were young and so in love, just like we are now.
Read moreDallas Decorators Showhouse & Ruthie Staalsen Interiors
The Dallas Decorators Showhouse, sponsored by Traditional Home Magazine has been open for several weeks now here in Southlake! It has been an honor to be amongst the 24 other talented designers from all over the United States, chosen by Traditional Home.
Read more"Using What You Have" Install Day with Ruthie
It is always such a joy to me when a client that I've worked with before calls me again!
The husband had a terrible accident a few years back and now has a titanium back. He spent a year in the hospital and they almost lost him several times. They gained a new perspective on life and home and have downsized to a one story home since he cannot go up stairs anymore. This is where I come in! They hired me to come in for the day and decorate their new home "using what they have."
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