The Nester

Hi there! I’m known as The Nester {my real name is quite unique and difficult to pronounce until you hear it} and I started Nesting Place in November of 2007. I’ve always had a love affair with my house, ok, with all houses, and this blog is a place for women to come and find decorating encouragement, creative ideas, and be reminded that “It doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful”.

I’m a design school drop out who took a week long course so I could be a certified home stager and redesigner. So I don’t have much training as far as schooling but, I’ve had lots of experience in real houses. My husband is an ambitious entrepreneur so we have had a few times of plenty and lots of lean times. We have lived in 13 different houses/apartments/condos some for only a month or two while waiting on a closing, some for years.

About five years ago my husband and I decided to save up a little cash every month to put towards furnishing our home. We sat down together and made a plan. I focused on one room at a time and committed myself to use the money wisely and purchase items that would serve our family well for years in any home. It was fun and scary and rewarding.
I do not advocate going into debt to furnish your home.

Nesting Place was the name of my little tassel making business and then my redesign business. A few years ago we moved to a new city. Instead of going back into clients homes, I have decided to write about what I love. It’s my dream job. Now, if the pay were only better…