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A WINE EXPERIENCE

Now, in this early part of 2021 that we are experiencing a Pandemic, unusual inclement weather, power outages while we home school, work from home, run a household, some of us a business or two from home also… the last thing we need is to deliberate if we should open one bottle of wine at the end of an arduous day or week. Or deliberate if you and your partner should enjoy your individual favorites, for that matter.

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How to Style and Decorate with White

Learn how to Style and Decorate your home with White. As white is more than just a neutral, white décor adds light and brightens up any room in your house. Here I am on this lovely morning sitting on my patio listening to the birds and seeing how well my plants are doing after the overhaul I did a couple of weeks ago. There are beautiful clouds in the sky, big fluffy, and white contrasting the blue. This beautiful composition got me thinking about color, decorating, styling and how to enhance a room and make it look brighter by using…

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Do You Want To Be The Ideal Client?

A lot of time people may think that if they have an unlimited budget or a huge project they are the coveted ideal client. Although, an unlimited budget may be appealing- that never happens and I am a firm believer in that “genius is born in limitation”. Part of the genius creativity and challenge is to work within certain parameters.

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Ways To Create A Relaxing Bedroom

Hope you had a good “Spring Holiday” and by that I mean Easter, but call it The S. H. to be politically correct. Anyhow, no matter what you call the holiday we just celebrated on Sunday, April 16th, hope you had a good one. Don’t know about you, but for me, it’s all about family and the harmonious time we can spend together.

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HOW TO MAKE SIMPLE CHANGES IN HOME STYLING

Hope you are having fun with spring, spring colors and accessorizing. I don’t know about you, but these tasks keep me sane and inspired. Although in the last year my humble abode has been neglected, right now you would not think that I am an interior designer if you saw my condo.

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SYMPTOMS OF AN UGLY ROOM

Let’s face it we all have an ugly closet if not an ugly room. Or at least if not all of us (yes, myself included) a lot of us. So what are the really apparent symptoms of an ugly room? Here are few questions that may prompt you to seek imaginative, creative and resourceful design help.

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HOW TO CREATE STORAGE WITH STYLE

Rumor has it that in the New Year we must make new resolutions and we need to promise to improve in all areas of our lives. But the truth is that the best way to accomplish something big or small is by taking action. Let’s be truthful here, we can set intentions and visualize all we want but without action, nothing happens.

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GUEST BEDROOM ESSENTIALS

At times, guest bedrooms serve as the home office or a craft room. Perhaps, your guest room is seldom used or used frequently. In any case, consider all that apply this guest bedroom essentials list will determine what your most essential items are. Ultimately, you want to make your guest feel comfortable and make their stay as easy on you and them as possible.

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THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO WHEN BUYING FURNITURE

Often when I meet with clients who want to furnish and restyle a room, one of the first questions they ask is: where should I go to buy a set? Another common question is: (depending on the space they are re-styling) Where do I start? Followed by: Should I get the sofa first?  Or they mention how when they visit furniture stores they become overwhelmed by the number of choices. In many cases, clients are also unsure of their style.

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ACCESSORIZING FOR THE HOLIDAYS

A lot of people decorate for the holidays the weekend following Thanksgiving but if you are anything like me and thousand of others… decorating for the Holidays can get in the way of your already busy schedule. Adding to the stress and the unspoken pressure of not doing enough. Personally, I don’t mind decorating for the Holidays, pulling the boxes out and seeing ornaments I forgot I had.

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