Pssst…I can smell your BFF, can you?

October 21, 2011

Big dog. Little dog. Big dogs and little dogs. Black and white dogs. These are the first few lines from one of my daughter’s favorite books when she was around 2 years old. Guess what I see every day as a design consultant? Big dogs and little dogs. I also see cats. Long hair cats Continue reading →

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Are Your Decluttering Projects Causing More Clutter?

September 15, 2011

About a month ago, I went through my home and did a round of purging. I’m relatively good at doing this on a regular basis, but I noticed that over time, I was collecting a lot of clutter in my efforts to do the opposite!  There was a pile of magazines I was planning on Continue reading →

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How to Choose the Right Paint Finish for Your Home Projects

September 2, 2011

Throughout the years, I have consulted with clients on how to choose the right finishes for their paint projects…here is a quick reference guideline: Flat – good for ceilings throughout the house except for kitchens and bathrooms.  Flat is NOT recommended for your walls because it is NOT very forgiving.  I liken it to a Continue reading →

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Home Improvement Case Study: New Carpet, Vinyl and Paint

September 1, 2011

I am so excited to share photos of this home’s transformation.  Donna recently inherited a home from her late mother and was in need of a change.  The home was built in the 50s and not much had been changed since then.  She had a long list of wishes, but flooring in the main living Continue reading →

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Flooring DOUBLE DEAL Days Sale

August 27, 2011

It’s our Double Deal Days Sale!  Get FREE Upgrade and FREE Installation* on name-brand Carpet, Hardwood or Laminate Flooring!  Quality products from Shaw Floors, Armstrong, Mannington, Beaulieu of America and other name brands!  Plus, you’ll get Professional Installation – even Next Day**. Here’s how the promotional offer works: Choose from SELECT styles of Carpet, Hardwood Continue reading →

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Don’t Make Your House Appeal to the Masses

August 11, 2011

On a recent episode of HGTV’s Designed to Sell they said something that really made me think about the mis-perceptions and old school and ineffective guidance that surrounds the home staging and real estate industry. The person said, “you should make your home appeal to the mass market” Let me be the first to tell Continue reading →

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#1 Home and Life Improvement Tip: Removing Shoes in the House

July 26, 2011

In my recent client meetings assisting folks with choosing flooring options for their home improvement needs, one of the biggest challenges shared by all is how to keep their carpets clean. Aside from regular vacuuming and professional cleaning, a very simple and the most effective solution is to REMOVE YOUR SHOES IN THE HOUSE. Granted Continue reading →

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Home Improvement Case Study: Laminate Floor Tiles

July 21, 2011

I recently had a client who was in need of new flooring for his kitchen. This was for an older home with leveling issues which means his floors are uneven.  The only true fix to such a problem is to lift the house and pour a new foundation…not an option. The uneven foundation caused serious Continue reading →

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