The Taylored Home
One Room Challenge | Pt 1 | Dreamy Euro Dining Room
HEEEERE WE GOOOO! The last time I joined this design challenge was in the Spring 2018 One Room Challenge ™. It was a whirlwind then and I expect the same this time around. I designed an office for myself and it was the first time I had ever designed anything for...
TOP 5 TOOLS FOR BNB SUCCESS
The complexities of being a short term rental host used to make it a part time job, and very difficult to scale. But not any more! Not every BnB host runs their business the same or uses the same tools, but these are what I found worked the best for me. 1. 🖥 A...
THE 4 BNB HOSTING LOVE LANGUAGES
Most of us have heard the concept of "love languages", and recently I had a short discussion about the different love languages. It got me thinking in the direction of how I always say I love on my guests through my design.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀A beautifully designed space without...
THE POP OFF THE PAGE FORMULA™
It isn’t enough to have just a “nice” BnB anymore. The competition has become more and more fierce, and your photos need to stop them in their scroll and be memorable. You can achieve that using my Pop Off The Page Formula™. Last month, we covered How to Attract the...
HOW TO ATTRACT THE RIGHT GUESTS
3 Airbnb Tips to Attract the Guests You Want & Repel Those You Don't! Last week we discussed my top 10 red flags to look out for to avoid those nightmare guests that try to sneak by & this week I want to touch on how to attract the right guests! This can be a...
TOP 10 TIPS TO AVOID NIGHTMARE AIRBNB GUESTS
Do you know the red flags to look out for when vetting potential Airbnb guests? It’s summertime, and guests from all over the world are looking to book dreamy vacations! The most popular way to do this is by booking an Airbnb! As heart centered hosts, we put so much...
Top 5 Tips To Earn 5 Star Reviews Right From The Start
Let’s talk about my top 5 tips on how to increase your chances of getting 5 star reviews out of the gate. YOU ARE READY TO BECOME A HOST & WANT TO DO IT RIGHT. It is especially imperative with your very first guests, because 5 star reviews are incredibly...
HOW TO MAXIMIZE AIRBNB PROFITS: THINK VERTICALLY
Vacation rental owners have to consider a number of things in order to be successful, and one of the items that is usually top of mind is how we can maximize our rents. What’s the best way, you ask? THERE ARE OBVIOUS WAYS The majority of rentals have one bed...
MY BIG FAT POLISH FAMILY REUNION
43 FAMILY MEMBERS A POLISH FLAG AND ONE GIANT VACATION RENTAL ON THE BEACH What could be better than that? In 2018, 43 of my family members all came together for a family reunion celebrating the 60th anniversary of my grandparents escaping communist Poland for the...
Splurge Vs. Steal – Bohemian Beds
Bohemian interiors are all the rage nowadays, and who doesn't love a dreamy bohemian bedroom? Here is a high low comparison so you can have that hip bed no matter what your budget. While shopping for a new bed for the Capo Beach Project, I stumbled upon these...
Paint Brands: What’s the Difference?
So Many Paint Brands - How To Choose? There are so many brands to choose from and the majority of people just head straight to the big box store to buy their paint, not realizing all of the choices they have. In this video I talk about the difference between the big...
Paint Fan Decks- The What, The How, The Where
All About Paint Fan Decks Paint fan decks are your best friend when choosing paint colors. This is a well known and loved tool among anyone in the interior design and remodeling industry, but most non-industry people don't know that this is a tool available to them...
Choose Color That Looks Good In Any Light
How Do You Choose Color That Looks Good In Any Light? One of my followers asked me how to choose color that looks good in any light and it is kind of a tough one to answer because it depends so much on personal taste. Watch this video and read on to learn more!...
How to Make a Decorative Backplate for a Doorbell
Make a Decorative Backplate for Your Doorbell or House Numbers Our house is stucco and I wanted to add a Ring doorbell without placing it right into the masonry, so I decided to create a cute decorative backplate on which to mount the doorbell. You can use this same...
How To Fix a Tear in an Oil Painting
Do you have a favorite painting with a tear in it so it's hiding out? Don't throw it out! Fix it yourself! You can fix a tear in a painting yourself. It's a lot easier than you think, even if it's not perfect, no one will notice. And, it will be FABulous! I...
How to Hang an Art Wall
Have you ever wondered how to get an art wall to look so perfect? Planning, my friend, planning. I am at our Capo Beach Project and thought I would take this opportunity to show you my technique to hang an art wall. Throughout my career in design I have hung many an...
Hi! I'm Marilynn and I am an interior designer and Airbnb expert. Interiors should make people feel something wonderful and I hope to inspire you to do the same. Short Term rental hosting isn't always easy, but I will show you how to increase bookings and find more joy in hosting. Let's do this!
