Meet Kathy

Hi there and welcome to Up to Date Interiors! I’m an experienced renter, retired military spouse, mother, musician, and interior decorator. For the last eight years, I’ve been focusing my passion for interior styling and DIYs to help others love their space. If you are a fellow renter, you’ll want to check out rental decorating ideas. But don’t worry, there’s plenty for home owners and DIY lovers who love high-end design on a budget.
Interior Style
If you love eclectic style, mixing old with new, splitting up sets, and repurposing what you already have, this is the perfect place for you! I’ll help you showcase your curated collections, create your own style using inexpensive and renter-friendly solutions, and make small spaces functionally beautiful.
Our most recent adventure is decorating our 1960’s ranch style home in Fort Worth, TX. It’s under 2,000 square feet so I’m still using a lot of small space ideas I’ve adapted over the years. The rooms we have completed are our daughter’s boho-eclectic bedroom, master bathroom refresh, and open concept living, dining, and piano studio!

Free Decorating Course
Make sure to sign up for my FREE 5 day email decorating course! This email decorating course will give you the tools to learn how to decorate with inspiration, decorating and organizational tips and tricks, and related worksheets. You will also get a weekly update filled with renter friendly decorating ideas and DIYs and exclusive freebies just for subscribers. Find out more!
Now that you know a little about me, If you have any questions, comments, or just want to share something about yourself, you can email me at [email protected] or connect with me on facebook, instagram, pinterest, and twitter. Let’s connect!
Evaline Wright says
Morris sent this to me & I’m so glad he did. I’m a docent at the Amon Carter. That’s how I met him & sooo glad I know him. He is a fantastic person. I’m a better docent because of him as he was & is so helpful. I look forward to reading more of your writings!!!
Kathy says
I’m so glad to have you Evaline!
Princess Mel says
Fabulous blog! Enjoying your pics and ideas xx
Kathy says
Thanks so much!
Brittney vanderzee says
As a person that has seen and used your work, I can say you are truly gifted! You always find a fresh and creative ways to make simple objects into pieces of artwork. I love seeing how you decide to decorate all your homes and what projects they inspire you to create.
Kathy says
Thank you dear friend!
Meredith NYe says
I have been busy exploring your blog, which I found through found Okinawa Bloggers. I need your secrets for Okinawa living! What were your favorite stores here? How did your hang stuff on the wallpaper? It is so challenging and I am afraid command strips will take off the paper! Also, love your cabinets in Okinawa and you may have to give me your rental company info bc I want that house! We are in a 4 bedroom apartment in Awase, LOVE the area but miss having a yard!
Kathy says
Hey Meredith! I’m so glad you found me. Hope you have a chance to hang out with the blogging group! They are the sweetest! Our house had concrete painted walls so I hung 90% of our things with command strips. We have wallpaper in our current Japanese house but I found hooks at Daiso that only leave a tiny pinhole (approved by housing). Heavy artwork and tvs are on cabinets. Okay, I’m going to friend you on FB so we can chat about Oki more!