Mary,
I cannot tell you how much we love, love, love our new window treatments! The sheers are perfect, thank you so much. You went darker than I would have, but it works!! The guys that did the install were super, very nice, efficient, complimentary about the re-model. In fact, when can you drop in to see the finished product? Let me know if you’ll be in the “hood” sometime, would love to show you how it turned out. Take care, and Happy New Year!!
Susan and Rich
Tracy, Mary and Brian,
Thank you all so much for the wonderful job you did in my son, Jackson’s room. Your creativity and imagination are incredible. The surfboard on the wall was a great idea. He loves his room so much he can’t wait to show it to all his friends. I can’t wait for the next decorating phase. I look forward to the day when my entire house is by “Style On a Shoestring.”
Thanks again,
Heather and Fred Hanover
You guys rock.
We’re so geeked out about our new space — I want to leave work right now and just go sit in it for another hour. We LOVE it.
Thanks!!!
DAVID TRAINA DESIGN
We are happy to recommend Tracy and her incredible staff. Tracy and Mary were our team and they did an amazing job. We have a 2,700 sq ft house and they basically gutted it AND remodeled it in TWO weeks!!!!
They presented the options — of it taking much longer (if we remained living in the house) OR moving out for two weeks and letting them take over and go ‘pretty much’ non-stop! We decided to give it a try and not live through the chaos.
Both Tracy and Mary worked very closely with us through the whole planning process.
Their involvement during the remodel process was ‘Hands-on”!! Tracy inspected every aspect of the job and she IS a perfectionist; she was aware of things we would have never even thought of.
Their team of contractors literally gutted our house and remodeled it from floor to ceiling:
We did: Two structural changes (kitchen design and master shower remodel) plus, baseboards, tile, carpet, stairway banister and front door (with transom and sidelight). Also, all sinks, faucet fixtures, and counters (including both granite and marble), all new cabinets and lighting (including new canned lights, chandeliers, and pendants).
Tracy is extremely knowledgeable and her contractor team(s) work wonderfully with her. When we saw the timeline she presented at a meeting, we too were convinced she (they) would get this job done.
We absolutely love our “New” house! It’s been since August and I’m still in awe.
I understand the importance of this decision and hope our input reinforces our faith in Tracy and her Style On A Shoestring team!
All the best,
Tammie Johnson
Style On A Shoestring (SOAS) remodeled our entire ground floor and some of our upstairs. Our project finished just two months ago. I have often said to family and friends the end result is far better than we expected. We were given a timeline and spending plan and everything went as scheduled and within budget. There were questions and issues that arose but SOAS went out of their way to make sure we were happy.
As for advice, I would say you should trust SOAS and be flexible with what they suggest.
After committing to use them for our project however we often said for them to do what they thought was best when asked for our opinion. This allowed them to be creative and not boxed in by things we were fixated upon. I believe this is why we had no idea how wonderful the end results would be. Everyone who comes over is shocked by the huge difference!
Perhaps the only negative is our upstairs now looks pretty shabby in comparison to the downstairs. As soon as we’re ready we’ll call SOAS to help us out with the rest of our home.
Jim Ochi
Dear Tracy and Mary,
I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful job the two of you did on my daughter’s room. You handled all the details like pros. I must tell you both it was wonderful to come home and see the complete transformation. Her room is truly a work of art!
My only problem is that now my son wants his room done, too. Get ready for the next phase, girls. I can hardly wait to what you come up with next.
Your biggest fans,
Heather and Fred Hanover
San Marcos
Special thanks to Alison, Mary and all the “behind -the- scene helpers.” I still can’t believe how warm and beautiful my home feels. You ladies created something far better than what I magined. I can’t believe this is my home. I feel like I’m
away at some luxury vacation house! I love it, love it, love it! You are
a very talented group, please feel free to use me as a reference.
Kimberly
Hi Vanessa and Tracy,
I meant to email you both Thursday night, but honestly my husband and I were walking around the house admiring all the new décor! He must have said “Oh my God” 15 times! All he kept saying is how incredible the house looks.Thanks again to both of you for making my house look and feel like “a castle” as my daughter now calls it. I will continue to refer my friends and neighbors to you.
Michelle
Shannon and I recently helped a client choose exterior paints for their home. Their main goal was to achieve some curb appeal for potential renters. We have some great feedback we would like to share.
Before our paint consultation the comments from our clients friends, family and neighbors were:
After our paint consultation, the remarks changed drastically:
Pictures soon to come….
Hey all-
Recently returned to a new house after a looooong trip to the middle east. I absolutely love what you have done. It was the best call I’ve made in a long time, and perhaps one of the few positive experiences I’ve had since becoming a home owner with regards to working with ‘contractors’ in Southern California. You met and exceeded my expectations in every regard. Vanessa and Alison were amazing, always available, and came to understand Sonja’s and my taste; and our budget.
Sincerely,
Glen Doherty