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Create the Home of Your Dreams!
I’ve decorated the same rental townhouse for over ten years. Same beige walls, same builder-grade everything. It looks nothing like it did when we moved in. I’ll show you exactly what worked, what was a waste of money, and what to do first.
Hi, I’m Brandia,
I’m a busy mom of three. We’ve lived in the same rental for over ten years. Beige on beige, top to bottom, when we moved in.
I’ve made every mistake. The sofa that was too big for the room. The rug I bought three times before I got it right. The house of mirrors phase. The three Buddha statues.
I’ve also landed on the things that made the biggest difference, and most of them cost less than you’d think.
Now I help renters skip the trial and error.
Check out my home!
Take a look at some of my favourite projects.
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Stop waiting for ‘Someday’ in your forever home. Make this rental your dream space right now
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Renter-Friendly Home Decor
Style your rental like you own it – with reversible upgrades that won’t cost you your security deposit.
Room by Room Guides
Ready to make your rental feel like home? My room-by-room guides show you exactly how to transform each space on a budget—no renovations required.
Transform Your Rental Into a Home You Love
See How I Did It →
The Splurge or Save Framework: Just for You
The Framework: Splurge or
Save!
01. Know Where to Invest
The exact items worth spending on in every room – quality pieces that last and make daily life better.
02. Know Where to Save
What you can buy cheap without sacrificing style – because not everything needs to be expensive.
03. Real Costs, Real Results
My actual purchases, mistakes included – so you skip the trial and error and save thousands.
Are you ready to say yes and finally make your House dreams a reality?
You can keep doing what you’re doing, or you can make a change and get the results you want to see. I will be here to guide you through every step along the way.
Introducing
Rent It Like You Own It Series
Living Room Edition
An interactive workbook for the room everyone sees first, and the room renters get stuck on most.
By the end, you’ll have a plan built around your exact space, not a mood board that doesn’t translate to your walls, your budget, or your landlord’s rules.
Know Exactly What to Do First
No more guessing which room fix actually moves the needle. Twenty-five action steps in order, so every hour and every dollar goes toward a room that actually looks finished.
Stop Buying the Wrong Thing
A Splurge or Save verdict on every decision means you spend where it counts and skip what doesn’t. No more pillow inserts, rugs, or “statement pieces” you end up returning.
Walk Away With a Plan, Not Just Ideas
Your answers build a personalized plan as you go — print it, follow it, done. Not another Pinterest board full of rooms that aren’t yours.
Rent It Like You Own It Series:
The Living Room Edition
Your living room isn’t a temporary stop. It’s where you actually live. This workbook walks you through it step by step: nine sections, twenty-five action steps, and a Splurge or Save verdict on every decision so you never wonder if you’re wasting money.
One Thing You Can Do Today
Swap Your Pillow Covers, Not Your Pillows
One of the cheapest changes I make every season isn’t new furniture; it’s new pillow covers on the inserts I already own.
A few covers in different textures or colours, and the whole room feels different for under $30. No commitment, no landlord to ask, no reason to wait.