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Your Home – Your Preferences

January 16, 2024 Barbara's Picks

There is no place in the world where you can be more you than in your own home.  Last week…

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Design & Lifestyle Roundtable January 29, 2024

January 5, 2024 Barbara's Picks

Design & Lifestyle Roundtable   THE POWER OF INTERIOR DESIGN   Discover How Your Feelings Influence Your Design Choices Personalize Your…

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Innovative Wine Cellars

December 21, 2023 Barbara's Picks

Adding a custom wine cellar to your home is a wonderful way to preserve your wine collection while creating a…

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Premier Lighting

December 19, 2023 Barbara's Picks

Premier Lighting has some great sales! Make sure you stop by to find some beautiful fixtures for your healthy, living…

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E & J Appliances

December 14, 2023 Barbara's Picks

Critical Holiday Design & Lifestyle Tip: The holidays are for fun, and joy so make sure your appliances are all…

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Dynamic Mobility

December 12, 2023 Barbara's Picks

Do this breathwork to increase your energy, create more confidence and to center yourself when you are under stress. Michell…

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Bed DRS

December 6, 2023 Barbara's Picks

Last chance to save on Stearns & Foster mattresses this year at Bed DRS!

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Arizona Paint Supply

December 5, 2023 Barbara's Picks

Looking for an easier way to shop for paint? You’re in luck! Arizona Paint Supply and Benjamin Moore have teamed…

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E & J Appliances

November 30, 2023 Barbara's Picks

Oven repairs almost always seem to be needed at the worst time. Imagine having your favorite guests coming over for…

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Decorating housewives don’t have to be ‘desperate housewives’

November 28, 2023 Barbara's Picks

Why is it that when it comes time to decorate the house, women feel the need to take responsibility? They…

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Testimonials About Barbara

As I read “The Bajaro Method”, I thought that the author’s understanding of the emotional impact of our environments was helpful.  At first I did not understand what Barbara Kaplan meant when she said that “Rooms don’t have feelings, you do.” Then, as I continued through the chapters, I had an “A-ha” moment. I came to a deeper understanding of how the design choices I make affect the emotions of the occupants. As a young designer, it is up to me to ask the right questions and make a healing, comforting and personal environment. I also have been inspired to look around my own home and think about what changes I want to make for myself and my family. I am pleased with the insight that I gained from reading this book.

Amy S., ASID Allied

Barbara designed our house several years ago, and really understood our needs and personality. She has a fantastic sense of color, and was a pleasure to work with. We continue to enjoy her work, as it is part of our daily atmosphere.

Orna A., Scottsdale, AZ

Barbara Kaplan gets to the heart of the matter. In her Bajaro Method certification classes, Barbara shares extensively from her years of experience with vendors, clients, and the design industry. More importantly, she offers a unique opportunity to understand how important the human element is in transforming a room into an inviting living space, a house into a home, a space into a sanctuary. I was reminded to actively listen to my clients and remember that design should always be a collaborative process, after all, it is their home!

Deborah M.K., Prescott, AZ

Barbara Kaplan gave me the confidence I needed when it came to designing my home.  I took the profile, “poof” out came the answers I needed.  Barbara is not like other designers that offer their thoughts of how YOUR home should be.  Instead, she talked to me and asked me what I wanted/needed in the space I was decorating.  Her philosophy and approach are exactly what the doctor ordered.  I absolutely LOVE my home and I know that I decorated it myself with just a little nudging along the way. THANK YOU, Barbara, for making my home express who I am.

Elan W., Petaluma, CA

I so LOVE what you did with the house. Three people who have been coming to my house for a while now, this was their first time noticing the small table in the “open pantry” as I call it. We are enjoying more eating at the dining room. Last night we put all the rugs in and you should see the difference that it made. So warm, I wish you could see it. Thank you so much for coming over and making the changes, it really opened up our house as well as inviting us back in to love our house. Again, thank you for your time and your advice.

Giangi T.

Through the years, our relationship had shown me that there is a huge difference between a decorator and a “Design Counselor.” With your expertise, I’ve learned that change is not only healthy but can be very exciting.  Your guidance in re-creating our master bedroom suite was invaluable and the room has become “our dream come true.” The transformation is incredible, exquisite, and extremely functional.  Even more exciting, the entire process was an enjoyable one with you by my side.  Thanks for just being you. You’re amazing!!!

Lynn R.

I just want to tell you how impressed I am with your talent, patience, sense of humor, professionalism, and ability to turn out fabulous projects. Your clients are lucky to have you!

Elaine W.

I will ALWAYS need you until the last little accessory finds its place in the house!   Because I don’t know how to place the tiles in the bathroom, or where to put the sofa or which chairs for the dining room! And after that, I’ll need you always as my friend!

Stephanie B.

Such great advice over the last few weeks, Barbara. Thank you so much!! My living space is really now OUR own and is very comfy for us! And I have MY own space too!

Karen B., Scottsdale, AZ

It means so much to me that you assessed each room with me. Since your visit, the way I view both my home and my life has changed. I’m striving for comfortable function and peace here now, rather than putting things in places because I saw it in a magazine. I’ve changed a number of areas of my home, with your voice in my head. And there are more changes to come! 

Tami B., Fountain Hills, AZ

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