Andern Design Company

I was "meme"ed yesterday - told to tell 5 things probably unknown about me (on Active Rain anyway), so here goes: 1) I am a Cuero Gobbler Alumni2) I lived in Whitcha, KS for 4 weeks (too cold!)3) I am almost 6' tall4) I equally love swinging a hammer and getting a manicure5) I have traveled to ov...

I returned to Texas after four years in the Middle East with the house-flip bug.  I decided to update my husband's townhouse and sell it so we could find a larger home (to house all the stuff I brought back from overseas!).This "update" turned into an overhaul, as I thought we may be staying a wh...

In September, I completed the Staged Homes course in Dallas for ASP Stagers.  As I thought, the course involved a lot of "common sense" information and if I hadn't prepared myself for that, I would have been disappointed.  Considering the course is over $2,000, I would suggest including more inst...

I found a great townhouse prime for a remodel/flip.  The funky disco design is untouched and screaming for an update.  I think it would be great to modernize this 70's contemporary and give it a Green twist.  I found this article on HGPro: Des Plaines, Ill./October 5, 2006/-It's hip to be green. ...

Although I would love to complete Audra's HSR program, I am eager to get my business rolling and have the opprotunity to take "the last seat" in a Dallas course given by Staged Homes (for the ASP certification).  This option seems perfect - no expensive flights out-of-state and no hotel (I can st...

I have finally decided to pursue my passion for interior design and have filed for a business license with the State of Texas.  Following this step, I began designing a website, compiling photos for a portfolio, and researching training for an accreditation in staging or redesign.  I think it's i...