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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One Room, One Color ~ Monochromatic Design

September 8, 2010
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Do you love any one color so much that you want to completely surround yourself in it? Then do it! It’s important to surround ourselves in spaces that make us feel good, and color can be a big part of that.  I love this purple living room, and think it’s so elegant, dramatic, chic, glamorous [...]

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Add a Little Pop with Color!

August 30, 2010
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Are you apprehensive about the thought of painting your walls with some COLOR?  You’re not alone!  I consult with lots of clients that love the interiors they see in magazines, but then are reeling with the hundreds of color choices when they hit the paint store.  Will it be too bold?  Not the right shade?  [...]

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Window Treatments ~ What’s Right For You?

February 9, 2010
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Do you have window treatments that are functional, but hate them because they’re unattractive or outdated? Or perhaps they’re dysfunctional … you’ve been tempted to tear them down time and again, yet don’t know what to put in their place. There are a myriad of choices available, though many factors to consider when selecting the [...]

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New House; Same Furniture ~ How to Make it Work!

February 1, 2010
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It’s always exciting to get a new place to live! You can own it or rent it, but the feeling is still the same ~ you want to make it your own, and have it reflect who you are and what’s comfortable and inviting to you. Even if you’ve been fully furnished and accessorized in [...]

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Maximize Your Kitchen for Less!

January 17, 2010
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How many hours do you spend in the kitchen each day? If you’re like me, the answer is a lot! In many homes the kitchen is the hub, and everything from daily life to entertaining guests stems from this room. Did you know that a kitchen upgrade or remodel is one of the best places [...]

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