$25,000... for TWO Christmas Trees?!…read more I don't normally blast a business on social media, but this one... this one deserves it. And honestly, I need to vent before my head explodes like an overinflated ornament. As many of you know, my wife and I recently moved into a big, beautiful new home. So, wanting to do something special for her first Christmas in it, I decided to surprise her by having the inside professionally decorated for the holidays. The plan was simple: we'd walk up to the front door after our Thanksgiving cruise, she'd see a single elegant wreath, open the door, and BAM--Christmas magic. Hallmark-movie level brilliance. Something she'd remember forever. Well... she'll remember it. Not in a good way. I found a company online called Black Eyed Susan in Doylestown. I spoke with Susan herself -- and in hindsight, the red flags were waving like a parade. But I ignored them, gave her a $25,000 budget, sent photos of the house, arranged access while we were away, and paid a deposit. Fast-forward to the big reveal. We pull up to the house, and instead of holiday wonder... We're greeted by two massive flower pots tipped over on the front steps. Dirt everywhere. My wife is already annoyed. We spend 10 minutes trying to lift the things before realizing the bottoms are ROUND. Not flat. ROUND. Who even designs pots that way? The answer: someone selling overpriced junk. But hey, maybe the inside would redeem things... right? Spoiler alert: it didn't. We open the door expecting Christmas brilliance, and instead--we get... A Christmas tree in the foyer. Just one. And not even a remarkable one. Literally just... a tree. And some droopy, wilted green garland that looked like it had fought a battle with a weed whacker and lost. That's it. For the whole entryway. We turn the corner into the family room, and there's another Christmas tree -- this one comically oversized, like it was trying to escape from a shopping mall. A few random glass balls dangled from the upstairs walkway. Four windows got lonely ornaments. And the mantle -- which on Susan's website looks glamorous and luxurious -- had the saddest strand of wilted garland you've ever seen. I've seen more impressive greenery at Home Depot in JULY. So for $25,000, what did we actually get? Two Christmas trees and some wilted greenery. That's it. That's the whole list. After a few days of trying to reason with Susan the Snob -- who, by the way, speaks to customers like she's hand-selecting decor for the Queen of England -- I realized something: My wife was supposed to get a Hallmark Christmas. Instead, I accidentally hired the villain of the movie. I even tried to be MORE than fair. I told her she could take everything back and keep $10,000 just for her "time." But nope. Susan the Snob decided she wants ANOTHER $5,000 from me. $5,000. For... what exactly? The dirt on my porch? Feel free to tell her what you think of that idea. And finally -- if anyone wants two giant, overbearing Christmas trees for next year... come get them. Free of charge. Because we will NEVER be using them again.

I Love the Paris flea market they have every year!!! it's amazing. It's the items that are slightly…read moredamaged or she no longer desires for her interior design business.

I want to publicly thank Cindy for helping to select the absolute perfect Stickley sectional for my…read morelong, narrow center city home, and to thank the entire team (from order management through to the delivery team) for making the entire process a breeze, yet again. Over the past 12 years, I have purchased my Guy Chaddock dining table, Jessica Charles chairs, custom-sized Century bedside tables and dresser, incredibly comfortable Shifman mattresses for my son and for our primary bedroom, and now our latest timeless addition, our new sofa, from Hendrixson's. Though it is always a hike from Center City to make it into the showroom, I've learned it is well worth the trip. The designers are knowledgeable, talented and patient. The delivery team was able to navigate my impossibly narrow stairwells without any damage (or swearing, which I would have done). And though the prices are not low, they are certainly fair for fine furniture. I am thrilled once again. Thank you to the entire team!

We Love This Store!…read more My wife and I have furnished our entire 4 bedroom home with Stickley furniture over the course of several years, and we couldn't possibly be happier with the wonderful people at Hendrixson Furniture. Their integrity, personal attention, and genuine kindness were exemplary. They stand behind their furniture, and when we needed repairs due to scuffs or scratches that we accidentally committed, their staff did amazingly skillful repair work and were extremely responsive and professional. We very much enjoy our excellent relationship with our sales person, Ms. Linda Notoris, and all the sales people we interacted with were very nice and Mr. and Mrs. Hendrixson are the very epitome of kindness. We highly recommend this wonderful store.

Robert has been designing interiors his entire life. He has a keen eye and really listens to his…read moreclients. He can bring in the super serious and elegant or he can bring out the whimsey. Your sure to be pleased with R. J. Designs on the job.

From the owner: Robert Jennings Design LLC is a premier Interior Design firm that specializes in residential and…read morecommercial projects. We believe in customer satisfaction and strive for great designs.

With my parents both now deceased, I needed someone to bring a special vision and a new updated…read moreapproach to their old farmhouse prior to going on the market for sale. Within 3 hrs Victoria was able to suggest ways to show off and bring attention to the best features so that prospective buyers would see the value of what they were buying. Victoria has the unique ability to identify what needs to be done to stage a home...with respectful suggestions...and to rearrange existing furnishings in ways I never would have imagined. Sometimes her smallest brainstorms make a surprising impact, but her ability to add a punch of color or "just the right piece" (new, old, or from her inventory) is incredible. She is an invaluable resource. I plan to have her come to MY home next for a much-needed re-design consultation.

Victoria provided a detailed plan to help us stage our home. It went under contract in about two…read moreweeks!

Vera renovated our basement. I wanted an exercise corner, new bathroom, bar area, Tv area,…read moredesk/work area and sitting area (separate from tv area). She was fantastic. Has excellent taste, listens to the customer and interjects with her expertise. Great with colors and did a great job overseeing the contractors. She is very organized and hard working. Will not hesitate to ask a contractor to redo something if she isn't happy with it. Lastly, she is up to date with latest trends in design, appliances, counters and furniture. Truly enjoyed working with her.

Vera helped us with our master bathroom renovation. She is wonderful to work with. We are so…read morehappy with the way it turned out. She has great ideas. She works with reputable contractors. We are grateful we had her for this project! We highly recommend her.

My associate and I are extremely pleased with our office design project. We are very thankful to…read moreDenisse for being so accommodating and empathetic. Her professionalism to address the functionality and needs of our office were superb, and the result was even better than we hoped for. We highly recommend her for designing and remodeling commercial office spaces

From the owner: Inspired Spaces by D specializes in elevated residential and commercial interior design with a…read morehospitality-driven approach that blends creativity with expert project management. Our signature White-Glove Full Project Management service guides projects from concept through completion, handling design development, sourcing, coordination with trusted professionals, budget alignment, and installation so clients can experience a seamless transformation. For clients seeking an even more personalized partnership, our Private Concierge Experience offers priority timelines, expanded creative exploration, enhanced on-site support, and post-completion styling care. We design thoughtfully curated homes and client-facing business environments including living spaces, home offices, in-law suites, living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, family rooms, and one-of-a-kind boutiques, cafés, salons, spas, bridal shops, wellness spaces, reception areas, boutique hotels, bed and breakfast, and other hospitality settings. Additional services include realistic 3D digital design renderings, custom oil artwork, and interior design and color consultations with tailored recommendations.

When we were selling our small beach house, we needed it staged to capture the "shore" feeling. It…read morewas vacant, so we needed it staged for people to envision living in the small rooms. I called three stagers, and knew right out of the gate that Sandy was the one to go with. She was prompt, talented and was able to come up with a price by looking at the floor plans and some photos I had. She turned the project around quickly and the photos from the realtor site came out amazing. It was worth every penny, and absolutely helped sell our small house. PS - Sandy also left the house immaculate after she removed the staging!

As the listing agent for an Adult Townhouse Community in Wall, NJ - Autumn Pointe at Wall, I hired…read moreBeautiful Interiors Design Group to stage and furnish a model in November of 2017. Though we had interest prior to the staging, additional success was attributed to the stylish look of our furnished model. Sandy and her team were a pleasure to work with, her design choices were spot-on and everything was delivered on time, exceeded mine and the builder's expectations. I would truly recommend Sandy and her team for your next staging, furnishing or design needs. I wouldn't hesitate to call her for future projects. Beautiful Interiors Design Group are professional, courteous, prompt and reliable, traits that are not always easily found.

Happy I chose Stephanie for my shade and blind decisions and installs. The end result is exactly…read morewhat I hoped for. Stephanie was very responsive and personable. The work is high quality. Would definitely recommend!

From the owner: Consultation, Creation and Installation of Custom Crafted Interior Designs. Serving Morris and…read moresurrounding counties in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania since 2003.

In a word.... Amazing. Gone are my days of trying to do major renovations "thinking" I knew what I…read morewas doing and never being happy with the outcome. Richard is wonderful, he designs work with your space and lifestyle. In life you get what you pay for I'd highly recommend LeRoux interiors for your home.

From the owner: Leroux Interiors Inc is a Lahaska, PA Interior Design company that values simple yet elegant…read moredesigns. We believe in detail oriented and friendly service. Let us decorate the home of your dreams.