Accessories

Kitchen Countertops And Small Appliances: Are You Using What You Have?

April 17, 2012 Accessories

Recently, I bought my husband an espresso/ cappuccino machine and the purchase made the two of us reevaluate what we have on our kitchen counter tops. Were we using the small appliances that were taking up space? Our toaster, coffee maker and blender certainly have been earning their keep. But our food processor, juicer and [...]

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Fire Tables and Fire Columns: So Hot!

April 11, 2012 Accessories

There are so many great new outdoor decorative accessories and furnishings coming onto the market today; it’s fun creating/redesigning fresh air “rooms” where clients can read, relax, entertain and eat. One of the benefits of having a well-utilized outdoor space is that it really does make a house seem quite a bit bigger than it [...]

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Does An Oscar Winner For ‘The Help’ Need Redecorating Help?

February 27, 2012 Accessories

Wait! I just read that Octavia Spencer is planning to redecorate her home in order to find the perfect place to display her well-deserved Oscar, Golden Globe award and other trophies for The Help. She wants to use what she has to redecorate! So, may I ask a favor? If you know Octavia, please give [...]

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Storing Pots And Lids: Time To Pot-Tay!

January 31, 2012 Accessories

My dear pal, David Staskowski, shared this smart ‘use what you have’ pot rack idea. You remember David, don’t you? He was the clever ‘Ask David’ columnist from the late, great magazine, Metropolitan Home. Plus, here’s a suggestion for storing your pot lids from my book, Downsizing Your Home With Style: Hang your lids over [...]

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