Many years ago I laughed and laughed at a comic strip in the newspaper (remember newspapers?) in…read morewhich a character showed off her new wristwatch to her friends. "It's an Albert Einstein watch. Not only does it tell you what time it is, it tells you why." I'm going to tell you how great IEED is, and then I'm going to tell you why. But I'm no Einstein. I'm just a very satisfied customer. We bought a house in Carlsbad. We didn't care for the landscaping. So we looked around for a company that could work with us to re-landscape our new home. My wife found IEED, and they came over to talk to us. By the time our initial interview was done, we had decided we wanted them to do the job. They gave us an estimate and a proposal. We loved it. We signed the contract and they did the work. We are very happy. It was a huge job. We wanted old vegetation taken out and new installed. We wanted people to be able to see the house from the street, and we didn't want a thicket of overgrown greenery blocking views in either direction. In IEED's proposal, they pointed out that one of the reasons the existing landscape was that way was that everything was too sloping, too slanted. They proposed to terrace the property, so that it was a series of flat spaces held up by retaining walls, with stairsteps joining them. We would never have thought of this, but it's done now and we love it. The people are great, and design is great, and we are really looking forward to just being in it. OK, why are they great? Because the owner/ringleader/boss, Patricia, has it all in one brain. She's an artist, a visionary, a project manager, a team leader, and a source of endless positive energy. And she buys donuts for her hard-working crew. Her young sidekick/assistant, Andrea, shows signs of being every bit as good. There's no need for the design department to have meetings with the construction department because it's all the same person. The construction manager doesn't have to say to the designer "I don't think that will be possible" because the construction manager *is* the designer. Lots of designers try to manage construction, and lots of construction managers try to design. Patricia Jones of IEED actually succeeds. Brilliantly. Half a dozen times while I was watching the crew do the work, I thought "Wow! These people are so skilled, so talented!". It's not just the boss that's great--it's the whole company. I feel a certain obligation to say something that's not effusively positive, so I'll say that I find the name of the company to be so long and preposterous I can't bring myself to say it out loud.

Unpleasant & unprofessional experience over a 4-month, $100K+ job. The *crew* (the guys actually…read moredoing the work) did a decent job overall, which is the only reason I'm rating 2 stars, but the rest of our time working with Patty and Andie was nothing but awful stress and I would strongly suggest that you hire someone else. They rolled out the red carpet to charm us and get us under contract, and then were treated as last priority. We did everything we could think of to improve communication with them, but they just didn't seem to care about anything other than getting the job done as quickly and cheaply as possible so that they could get paid. Patty and Andie flat-out lied to us many times over the course of our project. The first and biggest lie from Patty was that she would be on the job site every day to make sure things were going along well and make sure our questions were answered. She's repeated this lie in social media videos. After we got under contract, she immediately went on a month-long vacation w/out telling us, leaving us confused as the crew started demolition on our property. When she got back, she showed up at best twice a month to film instagram selfies. Andie said she would be at the site every other day, which was laughable. It's not clear to me what was keeping them so busy, but clearly we were not a priority. There was zero attention to detail. They mis-measured constantly. Ordered too many materials and charged us for their mistake. Then they ordered too little material for our deck which caused weeks of delays, and an inconsistent color in the planks. They constantly would put things into the ground in the wrong location and I'd have to go ask them to move it. They threw away an entire cord of firewood that I had planned to burn, and it was like pulling teeth just getting them to just apologize for it. We went out of our way to be understanding and easy to work with, and that respect was never returned. The crew left trash everywhere on our property throughout the project. They damaged our stucco and never repaired it (even after I called them out on it). And when the project was complete, not only was there trash all over our property, but Patty just texted us with "... we are done with your project. Let me know if you have any questions." That was followed by a text asking for the last payment. Not a single "thank you". Not a single "nice working with you". Not a single "are you happy with everything?". Landscaping can be very expensive and stressful. Do yourself a favor and spend your hard-earned money with someone that will treat you and your project with the respect that it deserves.

We have used Junipers for years for our hotel. Trina has always been very responsive and helpful,…read moregreat to work with, even in urgent situations . Her plants are beautiful, and her team takes wonderful care of them. She also helped us solve a problem with little gnats that embedded in some of them ; years ago. They are very professional and consultative. I highly recommend Trina and her company!

They brought our dead plants back to life and keep our office looking beautiful. Thank you,…read moreJunipers. Sincerely, Larisa Buchanan of Garwood Family Law and Mediation

The folks from Sicre Design are unbelievably awesome! Seriously! I had never hired an interior…read moredesigner before, but Genesia and Maurice, made the process delightful. They were considerate in every way, timely, and given my limited budget, did an incredible job. This pic is from a room in my house that has a room next to the kitchen with a fireplace in it, and I didn't know what to do, but they sure did! I simply cannot recommend them more!

Genesia and her team are AMAZING! She has such an eye for design and makes every property I list…read morefeel welcoming and like home. I received so many compliments regarding the staging on the last home I sold! Even another stager commented on how well it turned out! Using Sicre Designs for staging is worth every penny. In this crazy market we sold within a week and had several offers above asking and I know that this is in part because of the staging. She is also so wonderful to work with and super flexible to meet your needs. I 100% recommend Genesia and use her for all my staging!

The staging was amazing really made a difference on the visual presentation! I will be sure to use…read moreThe House Whisperers again.

Working with Janne Anderson Burgio and her team at The House Whisperers Home Staging + Interiors…read morewas an absolute game-changer for one of my recent luxury listings--a stunning 10,000 square-foot luxury estate in Rancho Pacifica. As a real estate agent specializing in high-end properties in Southern California, I've collaborated with various stagers over the years, but Janne's approach stood out for its seamless blend of creativity, professionalism, and market-savvy strategy. From our initial consultation to the final walkthrough, the entire process was efficient, collaborative, and resulted in a transformation that not only accelerated the sale but also maximized the property's value. It all started with a complimentary quick quote over the phone--Janne herself answered my call within minutes, which immediately set a tone of responsiveness and accessibility. She asked thoughtful questions about the home's architecture (a sleek contemporary design with expansive glass walls and ocean views), the target buyer demographic (affluent families and tech executives), and my listing timeline. Unlike other stagers who might push a one-size-fits-all package, Janne tailored her recommendations to highlight the property's unique features, such as the open-concept living areas and custom pool. The staging execution was flawless. Janne's team--a dedicated group of designers and installers who move like a well-oiled machine--arrived on time with everything needed. They transformed the space in just one day, creating high-impact, on-trend vignettes that felt luxurious yet livable. In the living room, they layered neutral-toned sectionals with textured throws, abstract art, and strategic lighting to draw the eye to the panoramic views. The primary bedroom became a serene retreat with hotel-style bedding, subtle metallic accents, and fresh florals that evoked a spa-like ambiance. Everything was magazine-worthy, de-personalized yet warm, and perfectly aligned with the home's style, location, and price point. Janne personally oversaw the details, making adjustments on the spot and sharing tips from her "Secrets of a Stager" talks, like how to streamline furniture arrangements for better photography flow. Throughout the process, communication was top-notch. Janne's award-winning customer service team handled logistics smoothly, from flexible payment options to quick responses via text or email. There were no surprises--just reliable, high-quality work that elevated my listing and boosted my commission. I've since referred The House Whisperers to colleagues for everything from quick-turn investor flips to celebrity estates. If you're dealing with luxury properties, Janne and her team aren't just stagers; they're strategic partners who turn tired listings into irresistible homes. I can't recommend them highly enough--call them at 858-335-9577 for your next project; you won't regret it.

Incredible work by creative design and build, we had a leak In our guest bathroom so we had to…read moreredo everything, we contact the office and they were able to come to look in it the next day . The wre able to pull permit in just 2 days and jump into the remodel. Lior who was our project manager help us to design the new bathroom and to get all materiel tonj9b site in just few days . We are amazed how fast, proffitional and clean this project turned out. We are so glad we hire creative design and build Definitely recommended

Orel is the best ! He was working on my neighbor's project. I needed to install a nest, took him…read more5 mins. Very professional and trustworthy. I will definitely use him for any home improvement project in the future.

Linda is amazing. My house looks great inside. She has everything flow together. You definitely…read moreneed her in your next project.

We have bought several pieces of furniture, and other pieces from Divine Interiors for our home…read more Divine Interiors has singularly unique, and beautiful items, and the owner Bruce is a superlative businessman, with a great, personalized, customer service approach to all his customers. We highly recommend his store! Nick and Mila