April 2009

Seeing Double, Triple and Quadruple

April 28, 2009 Accessories

Lots of my clients have wedding photos of themselves or of their children decorating their living rooms – and their family rooms, bedrooms and hallways. Yes, it’s wonderful to be reminded of a special occasion but is it necessary to display the same picture from four different angles? Perhaps it’s just me, but I think [...]

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Gotta Love It

April 22, 2009 Going Green

Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ slogan has been my mantra for years. It’s short, simple and the message is clear. Whenever I find myself procrastinating, I repeat the three letters, “JDI,” and, magically, it helps. Off I go to the gym, to the supermarket; I even manage to get out of bed when I feel like [...]

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Staying In Shape

April 18, 2009 Furniture & Arrangement

Can you guess what you can do to ensure that your sofa stays in good condition for years and years? If you think, “flip the cushions!” you go to the head of the Use What You Have Decorating class. Turning your cushions over once a week can help your sofa maintain its shape and extend [...]

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The Clear Choice

April 14, 2009 Bathrooms

If you own your home, one of the easiest ways to make your bathroom look bigger and better is to replace your shower curtain with a clear-glass, trackless tub enclosure. I have never seen a bathroom that could not benefit from the upgrade. Conversely, if you live in a rental, you probably should not make [...]

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