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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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Quick Tip : January 2012

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Want take any bathroom from gloomy to glamorous?  Buy clear glass jars in three sizes and fill with a variety of colored soaps, salts and other toiletries.  The color with make the space more dynamic and if you want to … 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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The Star of the Show!

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One of the most common services I provide my clients is paint selection for their homes.  Many people find choosing the perfect color daunting, so they continue to postpone much needed maintenance and updating.  It can be overwhelming so I’ve … 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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