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Decorating: Improve the Home and Relationships

October 19, 2017 Barbara's Picks

Why are women expected to know how to decorate a home? Traditionally, when a woman gets married, she is expected…

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Connections In Home Care

October 18, 2017 Barbara's Picks

“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can…

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God’s Garden Treasures

October 17, 2017 Barbara's Picks

God’s Garden Treasures is always open to special requests and eager to learn about your goals, expectations and what is…

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Fall Colors Bring Desert Dwellers Closer to Nature

October 12, 2017 Barbara's Picks

Here we are again – my favorite time of year – autumn. The sameness of the summer heat is relieved…

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Azadi Fine Rugs

October 9, 2017 Barbara's Picks

By: David Neishabori Owner of Azadi Fine Rugs IN THE MOMENT, has just been announced at the Behr 2018 Color…

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God’s Garden Treasures

October 6, 2017 Barbara's Picks

God’s Garden Treasures is your floral concierge! Flowers are a perfect gift for Corporate Events, Open Houses or Grand Openings.…

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Connections In Home Care

October 3, 2017 Barbara's Picks

Eric Kaye was no stranger to the healthcare field when Jewish Family & Children’s Service asked him to start Jewish…

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McKenzie Architectural Kitchens

September 29, 2017 Barbara's Picks

“I am inspired by a customer’s hatred of their kitchen. Old, outdated, poorly functional kitchens can ruin homes. Guiding the…

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A Second Look

September 26, 2017 Barbara's Picks

Consigning unwanted clothes and household goods is good for both your pocket book and the environment. Did you realize it…

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Business For Breakfast appearance

September 22, 2017 Barbara's Picks

Barbara was a guest on Business for Breakfast on KFNN 1510. She had an excellent time talking with hosts Ken…

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Testimonials About Barbara

Barbara was the catalyst for our remodel, redesign, and redecorating of our home. She provided the push when we needed shoving. Her Bajaro Method enabled us to find what we really liked in redesigning and redecorating our living space. Her skill provided just the right amount of inspiration for us to find our comfort zone. Three years later and we are still in love with our space.

Michael & Bonnie S., Chandler, AZ

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.

My skill set doesn’t include any of those required to envision a beautiful and gracious home.  I want to open the door, walk in and have it be me and done.  How to get there, well, there was the rub!  I didn’t even know my colors, never even thought about them.   This is not to say that I was lazy and disinterested in everything.  I have my reason to be and I feel very comfortable in my role on the planet.  I just didn’t know at that time that I had any crossover skills.  Barbara was able to get me to focus, gently and lovingly, and to become interested in selecting fabrics and tasks of that sort.  Ultimately, all of the choices were mine and my husband’s.  I understand why I made each and everyone and I love it all.  Barbara’s gentle guidance opened me up to this new world that I tip toed in until I became comfortable.  Barbara was the “wind beneath my wings.”

Susan Y., Phoenix, 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.

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. 

I took The Bajaro Method Interior Design Preference Profile online and for the first time, it made me think about my home and my preferences. This process made me understand that my space is my sanctuary. The questions helped me learn more about my likes, dislikes, and what makes me feel comfortable. It made me consider choices outside my normal “box” of ideas. Based on the results, I plan to add more color and some items that are soothing that reflect my personality.

Michell B., Scottsdale, AZ

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

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

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

I took the questionnaire from the Bajaro Method online and it really made me think about my home and what my preferences are.  I realized that my space is my sanctuary.  I found the quizzes very helpful to really discover more about my likes, dislikes and what makes me feel comfortable.  It made me consider choices outside my normal “box” of ideas.  As a result of the questionnaires, I would like to add more color and include more items that are soothing to me and reflect my personality.

Michell B., Scottsdale, AZ

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