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05/08/2026

Guess what, kids? The 90s are back … at least a few of the decade’s design trends are making appearances. Courtney Blanton Interiors discusses with Parade what she’s seeing and doing with clients that bring the best of the era to today’s interiors https://parade.com/living/these-are-the-90s-inspired-decor-trends-designers-say-are-making-a-comeback

05/01/2026

You’ve followed the design stories, figured out what soothes your soul, picked out your dream finishes, saved up your zillions, and are finally ready to … redesign your space! Then boom 🤯 - all of your trendy picks are now over, done, yesterday 😢. A few design trends now in the rear view, with commentary from Blanton Interiors written by Heather Bien for Apartment Therapy https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/design-trends-already-out-for-2026-37550511

01/08/2026

Seeking few finishing touches after a reno project or just wanting a little bathroom refresh, sourcing cool or quirky AND functional online or at mass market stores can look so sterile and dull, so what bath items should you browse for at thrift stores? Urban Clarity Urban Staging’s Amanda Wiss shares with The Spruce https://www.thespruce.com/bathroom-accessories-designers-thrift-11871892

10/13/2025

10/13/2025

A little agent reaction to the Compass acquisition of Anywhere announcement, including NYC’s Cindy Chen & Steven Halpern https://www.homes.com/news/compass-proposed-merger-with-anywhere-seeks-to-reshape-brokerage-world-agents-have-opinions/1474258082/

10/08/2025

What do stagers hide (in an occupied home)? Urban Staging’s Amanda Wiss shares her Top Tips (which really sound like she’s taken a look inside Chez Char 😬) with Real Simple https://www.realsimple.com/things-home-stagers-hide-to-make-a-home-look-less-cluttered-11781422

09/08/2025

Fall🍁is looming! Time for corduroy, boots and PSL🎃? Even if you opt out of fall apparel, upping your home’s Cozy Quotient should for sure be a priority! And if the world is feeling unsettled, definitely consider one of Urban Staging’s Urban Clarity Amanda Wiss’ tips in this Apartment Therapy story, and Invest in Velvet! 😉 https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/interior-designer-hacks-for-cozy-interiors-37504725

08/26/2025

Many in the world now are feeling a bit worried, angry, sad and adrift, which completely correlates to the resurgence in home exteriors and interiors warming, cozying, cuddling up - butter 🧈yellow being a top choice again. Yet, as Compass NY Compass’ Cindy Chen points out, New Yorkers may need their comfort even more than some other people and places, but they still opt for their cozy on their insides! 😉 As discussed with Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiegold/2025/08/19/trending-butter-yellow-paint-welcoming-choice-for-home-exteriors/

08/18/2025

Sometimes, a special apartment shows as “special” in a bad way, and in those times (and many other scenarios!) a wise listing agent knows to call in a different sort of pro to help market it … Urban Staging’s Amanda Wiss and her team made the most of this gorgeous bones Fifth Avenue 2-3BR/3BTH estate sale - and condition! - home, turning it into a knockout showstopper! And buyers bought into their staging vision, snatching it up as soon as it hit the market (for a chunk more change💰than list price!).

See a little of how they employed their savvy to optimize the staging budget, delivering utmost impact, in this Apartment Therapy before/after story by Jennifer Billock Creative Services

It looks so gorgeous!

08/11/2025

Want a 📺 show-worthy home? Whether for potential buyers, or guests - or simply your eyes 👀 only? But also not up for spending Mega💰Money? Urban Staging’s Amanda Wiss shares some easy, frugal, tips with Real Simple (picked up by AOL!) https://www.realsimple.com/budget-friendly-home-staging-tips-11780284