Category Archives: Tips

Small Space; Big Impact!

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Do you have a room in your home that isn’t living up to its potential?  I would say most of my friends and clients do.  One recent project had a new client asking me what I could do to her … Continue reading

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Creating a Spa Retreat

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The newest trend in bedrooms is to create a spa retreat.  Clients are asking to design havens, not only for themselves, but for guests and children, as well.  When creating a spa retreat a few of my “must-haves” are: Lush … Continue reading

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Quick Tip : April 2011

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When picking paint colors, be sure to select a color at least one shade lighter than the finished color you want.  Color tends to darken as you paint it on all four walls.  Using this technique will go a long … Continue reading

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Quick Tip : February 2011

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Want to replace a dated hanging light fixture for little money?  Try a drum shade hanging fixture.  They’ll bring a bit of fashion to your interior and cost very little money.  You can customize the shade with a fabric to … Continue reading

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Holiday Quick Tip

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I find it helps if you have a cocktail before you put the lights on the tree.  It keeps you from taking what should be a merry experience and turning it into the Grinch who stole Christmas. Seriously, try adding … Continue reading

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Quick Tip : Fresh Fruit

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Fresh fruit is the cheapest accessory.  Fill a bowl with oranges, limes or apples to bring a FRESH burst of color to a room!

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Quick Tip : May 2010

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Quick tip:  Using bold colors on the wall of a child’s room will help disguise a mess of items.  Your eye will go to the loud color, not to the of toys, clothes and games abounding as plentiful as the … Continue reading

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