Jillian insists that flair and knowledge in decorating are critical. "Good design does not always mean outrageous expenses," says Jillian. "Certainly, designer tricks can be performed on a budget to achieve a high end look."

Housewears is also the in-house interior design consultant for the office of Equity Plus Mortgages (powered by Verico), located in Devonshire Place, next to the Windsor Essex Country Real Estate Board. The company helps do-it-yourselfs formulate a plan, updates tired homes, and assists clients from the blueprints stages of a new build or remodeling to the final touches.

Redecorating your existing home or moving into a new home involves many decisions, and this can be overwhelming. Sometimes, only a little professional direction is needed. "In one consultation, we can cover a lot of ground." Jillian says. "People are also buying consultation services as gift certificates for house-warmings and birthdays, and realtors are using them for their customers. Savvy clients utilizing Housewears for their new homes are also enlisting them to make their old homes more marketable for resale. It's all in keeping with the proven strategy of home staging, the art of eliminating clutter, making inexpensive updates and arranging furnishings properly to maximize a residence's appeal and its resale value.

"We're not intimidating, just a décor resource for anyone. Call us for anything from paint colour selection to design of built-ins, window treatments, determining appropriate scale and placement of new furniture and accessories, or re-inventing existing pieces to give them new life - before you make mistakes or waste money," Jillian says. "We keep you living with style."

So. What is your house wearing?