Color inspiration is everywhere. A recent trip into the woods to gather apples for homemade applesauce inspired me. I snapped this photo of the apple tree against a blue sky to demonstrate an asymmetrical color story. The blue, red and green work beautifully together …

We’re busy tweeting, pinning and posting things you’ll “like”… so get social with us here at The DSA! Check out the links below to see where you can find us! TWITTER http://twitter.com/TheDSAAcademy PINTEREST http://www.pinterest.com/sandraracz/ INSTAGRAM http://twitter.com/decoratingstagingacademy FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/TheDecoratingAndStagingAcademy

Do you Love the Idea? Steal It!  Really?  Yes, you heard it from The-DSA. Steal or get inspired by creative ideas or products you love…but there are guidelines for the “grab”. Pinterest, Houzz and shelter magazines are all driven by creating a desire so strong you want to mimic what you …

Our alumni attend a class for a variety of reasons, to gain confidence, turn a passion into a profitable business and some just for the joy and love of decorating to help make others lives better without any thought of personal gain.  Two such alumni …

Talent is not learned…it is encouraged, inspired, cajoled and refined.  But most of all, talent needs to be recognized.  In my industry, I meet people every day who love creating beautiful rooms but diminish their talents in an attempt to be modest.  I get it…I …

Everyday we are snapping photos of our life and creating selfies with friends and family. How about creating “Sellies” to showcase your business and you? What is a Sellie you ask? Simply said, something JoAnne made up to help you gain exposure.  It is a …