What to Buy (and What to Skip) At Target this Spring
Before you buy, I want you to Edit Before You Add. In this post, I’m breaking down the spring collection with a stylist’s eye: what to skip (like pre-made arrangements and generic shelf fillers) and what’s actually worth the investment (like solid marble, architectural lamps, and my secret for hacking single-stem faux florals). Let’s talk about how to shop with intention and ensure your 'affordable' finds don't come at the cost of your home’s soul.
More Than a Trend: Why Your Home Should Tell Your Story, Not a Catalog’s.
Your home should tell your story, not a big-box retailer’s. While there is a time and place for new finds, the most soulful spaces are built from pieces you already own. Discover how to use the "Art of the Edit" to transform unconventional items—like handwritten recipes, old boarding passes, and vintage Polaroids—into sophisticated, curated decor. Learn why "shopping your home" for heirlooms and history creates a more authentic, timeless space than any catalog can offer.
Staging with Kids: How to Create a Buyer-Ready Room Without Losing the "Magic".
Selling a home with children doesn't have to mean living in a showroom. Discover how Occupied Home Staging helps you balance a buyer’s need for space with your child’s need for comfort. Learn my signature "70/30 Rule" for toys, how to create 5-minute reset systems, and the "Art of the Edit" techniques that keep kids’ rooms cozy while making them "camera-ready" for the market.
Interior Designer or Interior Stylist: Which One Do You Actually Need?
What is the difference between an interior stylist and a designer? Learn why a stylist is the secret to a beautiful home using the furniture you already own.
The Power of the Edit: Why Occupied Home Staging is a Game Changer for Sellers
What is Occupied Home Staging? Discover how to sell your house fast using the furniture you already own. Lauren Murphy of Edited Interiors specializes in "softening" and refining lived-in homes across Lynchburg and Northern Virginia. Save on rental costs while maximizing your home's value with professional floor plan optimization and camera-ready styling designed to attract serious buyers.