Winter is a Great Time for Design!

by Kathy on January 18, 2012

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The holiday season has passed, and most people are in recovery mode.  The last thing they’re thinking about is taking things apart, after they just finished putting them back together!  But, if the home improvement bug is biting you, it’s a great time to get going.  Many contractor’s businesses are a bit slow this time of year, so you can get moving on your projects right away.

If you’re thinking of making changes in your home but don’t know where to start, I can help you with everything from a single consultation to give you ideas and resources, to executing your projects from start to finish.  Just fill out the contact form below, or give me a call, and let me know how I can help you have a fun, not stressful, design experience!

~ Kathy

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Creating Curb Appeal

by Kathy on January 13, 2012

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Did you know the front of your home can speak volumes about you? We’ve all heard how first impressions can have a lasting impact, and the overall appearance when people arrive at your home can have exactly that. The term “curb appeal” implies the overall appeal of your home when people first approach it, and here are some simple ideas to maximize that appeal.

  • Landscaping ~ Are the lawn and plants trimmed and tidy? Are the planting beds free of weeds and debris? Are the sidewalks, driveway and curb areas swept clean? None of these improvements cost anything to do! Read More …

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Emergency Preparedness ~ Safely Storing Water

March 29, 2011
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We all know a disaster can strike at any time, and let’s face it ~ the only ones we might be able to count on is ourselves.  Who knows how bad it will be, or if our emergency services will be able to help us?  It may be days, weeks, or even longer, that we’ll [...]

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Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh!

December 16, 2010
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Don’t you just love the smell of a fresh Christmas tree in the house?  It’s one of my favorite things about the season, but there’s also no avoiding the fact that it’s going to start drying out, and pretty quickly!  We all know that it’s important to keep the tree supplied with plenty of fresh [...]

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Holiday Entertaining WITHOUT the Stress!

December 10, 2010
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The peak entertaining months are upon us! If you want to have parties without stress, it’s all about one word … planning. I’ve thrown countless parties over the years; everything from dinner for four to theme parties for 50, and thorough planning is the only thing that kept me from being a complete wreck one [...]

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When Choosing Flooring … Go For the Flow

September 21, 2010
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If you’ve ever been faced with the decision of replacing flooring in your home, it can be a bit overwhelming.  Hardwood, carpet, tile, stone, laminate, and I could go on!  What type of flooring should you buy?  What’s going to look best in your house?  Should you use a variety of materials, or just one?  [...]

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Get Ready for Fall with Home Maintenance Now!

September 20, 2010
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Oh, how I love the cooler weather!  I look forward to it every year, and can’t wait to nestle in on a rainy day with soups in the slow cooker and wine by the fireplace.  It’s seriously my idea of bliss. : )  But, with the cooler wet weather comes a whole new set of [...]

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How to Display Your Children’s Artwork ~ Without a Refrigerator!

September 16, 2010
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The kids are back to school!  Yay!  Mine are all grown up now, but I remember it well.  With back-to-school comes all sorts of new activities and responsibilities, but also an influx of PAPER into your house.  Forms to fill out, newsletters, home work, and the ever-abundant artwork.  That little budding Picasso put their heart [...]

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