02
Jun
2019
The first picture shows a bare wall in a great room. The house is a builder flip. I have worked with this contractor for 35 years and weighed in on the layout. With a large bare wall as the focal point for the entire living area, it was important to...
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02
May
2019
The building contractor and his wife have done their past two homes in contemporary style so the new trend is their comfort zone! The total re-design of major appliances in the past ten years has made it possible to have a kitchen that blends seamlessly with the overall design instead...
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15
Apr
2019
So what do you do with Grandma’s dishes? They are not selling for much on eBay or in consignment stores. You can think of creative ways to use them! We combined the new rabbit dishes with Limoge dishes from the early 1900s for our holiday table. There were only four...
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06
Mar
2019
What is the problem with this room? Often an interior designer is asked this question. Luckily they know the principles and elements of design and can figure it out! In this case, the bathroom ceiling was too high. The remodeler framed in a lower ceiling to correct the proportions and...
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27
Feb
2019
Want to sell your luxury home? The Wall Street Journal’s Mansion section suggested the following for items for the best resale. (Friday, January 4, 2019) Light filled, bright, southern exposure with retractable glass doors and windows Ceilings at 10’ - vaulted or cathedral A butler’s pantry with extra dishwashers, extra...
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14
Feb
2019
Have you spent a lot of time making great bites for your friends only to find they don't eat much? Maybe they would prefer jewels! A few very easy and fast nibbles with a valentine jewel can make a luncheon for close friends a festive and give them an unexpected...
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09
Jan
2019
The most inviting draw for your home during cooler weather? A fireplace! Kitchens are natural gathering spots with the hostess and food, however, a fireplace is a natural draw. With comfortable seating for family and friends, you can create a welcoming and relaxing area for memorable moments. Many options are...
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31
Dec
2018
What to do with those old rotted railroad tie steps? Here is a great option that I completed with the help of Felix, my trustworthy tile installer. You frame the steps, pour concrete and add the pavers! Voila! A new look replacing a dirt pile and concrete blocks! Home maintenance...
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28
Dec
2018
Thinking of New Year’s resolutions? A home gym may be at the top of the list! Maybe a designated room, a specific area or a scattering of temptations throughout your home. An iPad for your elliptical can entice you to enjoy a program while exercising. Other options are easy to...
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21
Dec
2018
Are you planning a holiday table for a special dinner? Whether a gourmet feast or a pot luck, setting the mood for the gathering can be achieved with a table that says “I’m excited you are here!” From table linens, china, centerpieces, even chairs, the key is color! Repetition of...
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12
Dec
2018
Recently I was working with clients with an insurance claim who were starting over with furniture! It was a similar situation to many home owners when they move here without the baggage of past homes! Over numerous years working for a design studio that was within a furniture store, it...
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06
Nov
2018
Contemporary backdrops! Roche Bobois ads illustrate the huge difference between plain drywall with a lonely piece of art compared to a backdrop with significant interest! The settings vary from Asian, Old World, color drops, extensive lighting and some are quite simple. Our current contemporary trend allows for expression or a...
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01
Nov
2018
Remember all of those mosaics in the entries of McMansions? Initially those were made in the US with laser jet cutting techniques. Then they started to come in from China and the local market diminished. With the recession behind us the technology is being used for the most beautiful mosaics!...
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Personalizing your space may involve photos you love including friends, family trips, favorite mementos and colors that make you feel glad to be home! BUT these can be added in a manner that allows the next owner to make the space personally theirs!
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22
Oct
2018
Halloween is fast approaching! The witches and goblins are out. You probably need to have some friends over or just enjoy a few changes in your interior, The friendly witch on the fireplace hearth is standing in front of an antique mortar and pestle filled with the popular headbands that...
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