High-End Look, Low-End Price

Shop Around

If it’s too expensive, keep shopping. Dolese wanted a colorful magnetic chalkboard, but was dismayed by the prices he found. By searching the Internet, he found a manufacturer that sells the chalkboards for hundreds of dollars less.

Rotate accessories often. Dolese thinks a few special pieces are interesting, but several become clutter. He keeps a limited number of objects on display and changes them every few months.

Dolese, who lives in Berkeley, California, has created beautiful setups for clients such as Williams-Sonoma. One of his specialties is food and entertaining photography, which is showcased in Williams-Sonoma Entertaining.