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Buy this, not that. The Bar Cabinet
Need a bar cabinet? No. You don’t. No one NEEDS a bar cabinet – but we certainly WANT a bar cabinet. But really? I know. Priorities. It’s true – I’ve had by eye on the sexy Clive Bar Cabinet from Crate & Barrel for the past two years. It’s a beauty and I’ve recommended it…
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Fireplace Surround (the driftwood edition)
I’m so grateful for having this place to share my behind-the-scenes stories. I just finished a project for a great client who has agreed to let me post these pics of the project in progress (thanks Sara!). She wanted that comfy cozy farmhouse look that has become immensely popular. She brought me in to pick…
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The Family Gallery Wall
I’ll never forget the look of joy and relief on my client’s face as she saw her family photos up on the wall. She had 20 or so of them, in frames of all different shapes and sizes. Antique black & white photos, school pictures, professional family shots, precious candids. Earlier, I watched and listened…
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The Desk Rescue
My kids and I like to visit garage sales. One late Saturday afternoon, we’re out and about, but many of the sales have already packed up. The piles at the end of driveways are starting to appear – the stuff no one wants, the stuff destined for a landfill. As we drive, we notice one…
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Dawn & Water
I’ve come to appreciate the many uses of Dawn dish liquid. Just a drop of the stuff is all you need, but it’s easy to use too much unless you find another way to dispense the stuff. For years, I’ve used a glass olive oil pourer, but it’s heavy and slippery! One of these days,…
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Trouble-Free Thanksgiving Table
Yes it’s already November, can you believe it?! Autumn colors are in full swing and time will continue to fly so we thought we’d get a jump on things and help you plan ahead for this year’s festivities. We see a trend toward making Thanksgiving simpler and easier. Nothing wrong with simpler and easier, especially…
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The Closet D.A.S.H.
Your closet is full. No. More. Room. And yes, we’re happy to help you organize. But if you’re up for the challenge, you can do it yourself in about an hour. We call it the D.A.S.H. Method. Why? It’s quick and it’s an acronym so you’ll remember it. Hold onto your hat and get ready…
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A Before & After – the Power of Pillows
One of our clients needed to spruce up a guest bedroom. The daybed cover wasn’t doing the room justice, but it was made specifically for the bed and finding another (or having another made) would have been costly and time consuming. We brought in a few comfy, affordable pillows found at HomeGoods & Target to…
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Summer Treats
We love finding ways to freshen up our home… but we also think a cool, fresh summer beverage deserves its own spot in the sun (more on that below)! Treat yourself to one of these summer recipes, straight from our kitchen to yours. Mama’s Mint Lemonade 4 lemons, sliced 4 sprigs of mint, with a…
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Far From Home – The Zen of Selling
In the mood to recycle an article – this was originally published in 2009, but it’s still one of my favorite bits of staging advice. Please pass it along to anyone thinking about putting their “home” on the market… Far from Home – The Zen of Selling What you used to call home has just…
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The Trestle Table
I’m always on the lookout for great deals and on a recent client shopping trip, stumbled on a beautiful and affordable table I had to share. If you like the look of a trestle table (like this gorgeous one at Restoration Hardware), but don’t like a price tag that will run you over like a…
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