
Who is The Home Stylist? My name is Julie Dana. I live in East Aurora, New York in an older home where I have redecorated every room at least once. I have a wonderful husband and two growing sons.
Here are 10 reasons why you can confidently hire The Home Stylist:
- I have been in business for over 7 years. This is not a hobby or part time job for me. This is my full time career.
- The Home Stylist is fully insured and accredited.
- My expertise is recognized throughout the nation (see press page).
- I offer practical advice – very rarely do you need to start from scratch. I love taking what you have and making it better.
- A consultation is like having a good friend over to give you professional advice. I will be nice but I will also be honest.
- The recommendations are always budget-minded. I will give you economical options because not every person is rich.
- I will give you creative and on trend ideas. I don’t want your room to be dated before you have even finished.
- The Home Stylist has connections to great contractors, painters and other tradespeople - if you need them.
- I am candid. I’ll tell you the costs upfront and even show you the receipts – no extra padding here.
- Last but not least: I am passionate. I love what I do and it shows.
Here is a little more of my credentials and accomplishments:
INTERIOR DECORATION AND STAGING HIGHLIGHTS
- Co-author of the book The Complete Idiots Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell
- Selected as one of the decorators in the 2007 and 2009 Junior League of Buffalo’s Decorators’ Show House
- Contributed real estate staging expertise for the book: Completes Idiots Guide to Selling Your Own Home co-authored by Marcia Layton Turner.
- Contributed home staging expertise for the book: 301 Simple Things You Can Do to Sell Your Home NOW by Teri Clark.
- Decorating presentation at national chain stores including Stein Mart and Kirklands.
- Video taped audition for HGTV show Decorating Cents, My Celebrity Home, FreeStyle (waiting to hear…keep your fingers crossed).
EDUCATION
- Graduate of Interior Redesign Training Professional Course including academic preparation, client presentation, and home redesigns, 2002
- Graduate of Accredited Staging Professional™ Course including real-estate marketing, psychology of buyer, house review and staging, 2004
- Bachelor of Arts, Central Michigan University, 1985
- Masters of Science, Slippery Rock University, 1988
COLLABORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
- Member of Interior Redesign Directory
- Member of One Day Decorating Alumni Association (ODDAA).
- Member of StagedHomes.com as Accredited Staging Professional. View my Accredited Staging Professional featured page.

