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Category: 29 Ways to Love Your Home

29 Ways to Love Your Home- #20

February 20, 2023 Barbara's Picks

KNOW YOURSELF BEFORE DECORATING   Before you begin a decorating project write a brief journal or answer a few questions…

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29 Ways to Love Your Home- #19

February 19, 2023 Barbara's Picks

WORD OF THE YEAR IS “OCCUPY“   How are you occupying your most personal space, your home? Is it a reflection…

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29 Ways to Love Your Home- #18

February 18, 2023 Barbara's Picks

STARTING YOUR DESIGN PROJECT Starting to decorate doesn’t have to be overwhelming. If you first start with a piece you…

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29 Ways to Love Your Home- #17

February 17, 2023 Barbara's Picks

NEW HARDWARE CAN MAKE CABINETRY LOOK LIKE NEW If you like the cabinetry in your home, but wish it could…

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29 Ways to Love Your Home- #16

February 16, 2023 Barbara's Picks

ENJOY THE PIECES YOU ALREADY HAVE Go to the cabinet that has your fine pieces of china, flatware, crystal, serving…

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29 Ways to Love Your Home- #15

February 15, 2023 Barbara's Picks

SEE WHAT YOU HAVE WITH DIFFERENT EYES Change the seat at which you eat all your meals today. Look around and…

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29 Ways to Love Your Home- #14

February 14, 2023 Barbara's Picks

BE YOUR OWN INTERIOR DESIGNER Take all the furniture out of a room you want to change. Removing and replacing each…

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29 Ways to Love Your Home- #13

February 13, 2023 Barbara's Picks

GIVE YOUR CHILD A TIDY ROOM If you struggle to keep a child’s room tidy, involve the child in creating space…

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29 Ways to Love Your Home-#12

February 12, 2023 Barbara's Picks

CREATE YOUR OWN SANCTUARY    If you don’t have one yet, create a special and private place just for you…

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29 Ways to Love Your Home- #11

February 11, 2023 Barbara's Picks

CLUTTER, AGAIN It’s time to de-clutter. Take a walk through your house and take away anything that is broken, that you…

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Testimonials About Barbara

I appreciate so much how you helped us “take the fear out of interior decorating.”  When Jeff and I bought this house we wanted to add some color and thought of painting an accent wall.  As you know, I am not timid about self-expression in areas that I am familiar with, but decorating isn’t my area of expertise, so I didn’t trust my instincts.   You listened, applied your knowledge of us and our lives, and your advisement was right on.  You were able to zero in on what I desired to do, instead of what I voiced. Because of your encouragement, we found our edge and have been so happy with our decorating decisions. Our home makes me smile every time I enter it and isn’t that what it is all about? Later, when it came time to do some updates how fortunate for me that you wrote “The Bajaro Method” for me to turn to. It was just like you being there to listen and encourage. I turn to it every time I need “permission.” Thanks again, and I wish everyone their own healing environment.

Pat L., Phoenix, 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

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.

Barbara Kaplan is not only a visionary in her approach to interior design but an inspiration to those to who know her personally. I am fortunate and grateful to be the recipient of Barbara’s generosity, kindness, and wisdom. Her love of her career, family, and friends resonate in all she does and her passion for life is very contagious. Barbara is a true inspiration! 

Claudia W. 

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

Having Barbara teach me about my palette of colors has truly been life changing! I used to feel uncomfortable in my house, but not know why. Now, with a few changes of color, I feel at peace. Knowing my colors I can also now walk into a store and find the exact color that will look good on me. I cannot express enough gratitude to Barbara for this education!

Amanda T., President of Moxie Girl, Phoenix AZ

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

When we decided we wanted to remodel our home, all was well and good.  The problem was I had no idea where to start, what was next, how to do any of it.  Fortunately, my dear friend, Barbara was an expert in virtually everything I needed to know from the smallest detail to the grandest plan.  If I dreamt it, she could manifest it.  Things that might have flitted through my mind on a semi-creative day, which in my life was exceedingly rare, in hers, constant, were taken very seriously.  This odious project which I had feared became a joy when Barbara and I did it together.

Susan Y., Phoenix, AZ

All is well and our home has become such a welcoming Haven for our family and friends. 

Gayle W., Scottsdale, AZ

Just wanted to let you know how much your words, both personally and in your book, have helped me to make my home “my space.”  Your words gave me the permission I needed to be myself and to decorate with the knowledge that I couldn’t make a mistake in my personal space if I am true to myself.  I now have a home that I am proud of and that reflects the inner me.  My guests and family comment on how comfortable they are in the rooms; how aesthetically pleasing the room is with the light, personal items, and furniture.  The rooms flow better, appear connected, and please the eye from every angle.  Thank you again for the guidance you provided.

Yvonne R.

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