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23 Apr 2013
A Crash Course in Feng Shui
A Crash Course in Feng Shui: Whether you are hoping to implement a few feng shui techniques to improve the flow of your home, or are thinking of hiring a feng shui consultant to give your home a complete energy makeover, learning more about this ancient art is sure to enhance your life at home. Join us and discover some of the principles at work behind feng shui, along with solutions to common design problems that may be affecting your life.
23 Apr 2013
8 Hot Bedroom Color Schemes
8 Hot Bedroom Color Schemes: Waking up to pleasant, sunny weather in an equally pleasant, sunny room (preferably while on vacation) is a pretty spectacular way to start the day. The colors in our environment affect our mood, and warm shades of red, orange and yellow make us feel happy and energized.
19 Mar 2013
DIY Project: Giant Paper Rose Flowers
DIY Project: Giant Paper Rose Flowers - These gorgeous flowers are simple to make and super cheap. They are perfect for decorations for whimsical parties! These would be gorgeous for weddings, Baby showers, photo props, tea parties, Birthdays, Valentine's day! Who wouldn't be totally smitten by the giver of a dozen GIANT roses?
10 Commonly Made Decorating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them: As I write this piece about decorating mistakes I feel it should be noted that the way we decorate our homes, much as the way we view art is completely subjective. What is visually appealing is not necessarily so to another as beauty indeed is in the eye of the beholder.
10 Clever Interior Design Tricks to Transform Your Home: Whether you’ve just moved or are looking for a quick, little home pick-me-up, or perhaps something more significant, there are some well-known interior design tricks that designers employ that you too can easily do with minimal effort and cost. Sometimes the smallest things make the greatest impact. It could be the addition of a mirror, a painting, a lamp or even a plant. Maybe you want to soften your walls, brighten a room, or add some warmth to your living space. Take a look at these clever design tips and see how they can inspire you!
07 Feb 2013
Make a Tiny Bathroom Work Wonders
Make a Tiny Bathroom Work Wonders: As an urban dweller living with three family members and one shower, I have a personal interest in tiny bathrooms. We plan to include one as part of an addition to the back of our garage, but we're going to have to go small. No spa tubs or loungers for us; just the basics: sink, shower and toilet. If we're lucky, we will figure out a way to get a tub in there.
07 Feb 2013
Palatable Palettes 8 Cool Blue Bedrooms
Palatable Palettes 8 Cool Blue Bedrooms: Lots of folks who confidently select colors for other rooms in their house often struggle when it comes to picking a palette for their bedroom. After all, this room serves as a private sanctuary. It's where we sleep, laze about, dress and even read or watch TV. We want to personalize it and make it an expression of who we are.
13 Jan 2013
DIY Project: Terrarium
DIY Project: Terrarium - This DIY Terrarium makes a great gift, was assembled in a matter of minutes and looks really beautiful. Glass globes are now readily available at garden nurseries, and "air plants" like the Tilandsia that we used in this terrarium are even carried at home depot during some seasons. I think at one point these plants were harder to locate, but now they're becoming quite common. Terrariums are simple to make and maintain, and are perfect for hanging next to a desk, bed, or by the kitchen window where they can be admired and enjoyed.
DIY Project - Increase your refrigerator's efficiency in 10 minutes: When I was a little kid, supermarkets often had these hanging plastic sheets with slits cut in them over the upright refrigerated produce and dairy sections to keep the cool air in while allowing people to easily reach through and grab the groceries.
7 Tips to Sell Your Home Faster to a Younger Buyer: Educating my clients about the audience they will be marketing to is one of the most important things a home stager can do. When you put your home on the market to sell, you should know that the next owner will likely be younger than you are. That's why you should stop thinking about what you like or want in a home and start thinking about what your most likely buyer will want.
