Dear Catrina,

I love your store and all of your custom pieces. I would love to say out with the old and in with the new and fill my home with everything from Catrina’s at the Ranch. However, I can’t afford a full furniture makeover but I am still in desperate need of a refresher. Can you give me some suggestions as to where to focus my attention and my money?

Jamie, Fair Oaks Ranch

Dear Jamie,

You don’t have to have an elaborate budget to have exquisite taste. Think of your living spaces. Where do you and your family gather most? If it is the living area, consider a timeless armoire or buffet that will give the room a new look as well as serve a functional purpose. Do you cherish the times when your family can sit down at the dining room together but hate that old table you're gathered around? Invest your money in a custom dining table hand crafted at the height and width that is right for your space and for your family. Whatever your purchase, it should make you smile day in and day out. We believe in creating heirloom pieces for today’s savvy shoppers.

Cat