E-Courses

We offer a variety of distance learning courses for the design entrepreneur and the decorating enthusiast from the comfort of your own home!

Choose from the following programs...

Decorating with Style - 4-Week E-Course

In just 4 fun-filled and informative weeks, you will learn how to decorate your home with style and ease.  Each week you will receive a new study module filled with decorating challenges, your very own course blog, and the Decorating Assistant bag to keep your study materials organized and ready for any project!

The comprehensive colorful manual and workbook is your guide to decorating your home with style.  Filled with ideas and inspiration to make your next decorating project a snap!  Learn how to avoid costly mistakes, choose and arrange furnishings for a more functional and attractive home and so much more.

You will receive...

• The Decorating with Style manual and workbook in pdf format.
• Online access to course blog featuring real-life decorating projects, additional study materials and more.
• The Decorating Assistant bag filled with three room files, a space planning kit and more.

Manual & Workbook Contents...

• The Importance of a Plan
• Budget Decorating
• It's All Arranged
• Let There Be Light
• Colorful Beginnings
• Pattern and Texture
• From the Floor Up
• Windows and Walls
• Decorating Room by Room - Public Spaces
• Decorating Room by Room - Private Spaces
• It's All in the Details
• Inside Out
• Resources and Reference
• Style Workbook

Schedule...

You will receive a new module each Monday.  You will also receive your Decorating with Style Workbook the first Monday of the Course.  You can also post questions and/or answers under any of the topics listed in the blog forum. I will post my own comments and suggestions to your blog posts as well as any additional information you may need that week. 

Time you will need to set aside weekly...

Expect to set aside approximately 5-8 hours a week.  However, you can take as much time as you need to absorb everything at your own pace; you can access the site at any time during the week.

Course Cost:  $249.00  

Purchase this program.  Please see calendar for dates.

Color by Design - 3-Week E-Course

Color is definitely more than just paint - everything has color!  This 3-week E-Course will teach you how to look at color in a whole new way.  Learn how to create exciting color palettes, conduct a professional color consultation and so much more.

Nothing can replace live training sessions, but if you already have a flair for color or you already work in the decorating field, this e-course is for you.  In addition to the training materials you receive, you will be able to view color photo examples and submit your course exercises for review.

Learn about...

• Color Basics
• The Color Wheel
• Color Psychology
• Color Schemes
• Color and fabrics
• Selecting color
• Correcting color
• Color trends

Color Consulting

• Working with Clients
• Professional Practice

Submit color exercises for review.  (Optional)

You will receive...

• The Color by Design manual in pdf format.
• Color Materials including paints, a color wheel and paint deck mailed directly to you.
• Online Access to course blog featuring real-life decorating projects, additional study materials and more.

Course Cost:  $325.00  

Purchase this program.  Please see calendar for dates.

Staged to Sell - 4-Week E-Course

If you have a knack for placement, color and design - have you thought about becoming a professional stager?  Home Stagers are in high demand in both a buyer and seller's market.  In this course, you will learn everything there is to know about staging homes for sale.

Learn about...

• What staging is and isn't
• What buyers/sellers are looking for
• How to create an atmosphere that sells
• Staging from the inside out
• How to market your business
• Service and pricing options
• Tools of the trade
• Essential forms

And more

You will receive...

• The Staged to Sell manual in pdf format.
• Online access to course blog featuring real-life decorating projects, additional study materials and more.

Course Cost:  $495.00  

Purchase this program.  Please see calendar for dates.