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Great Deals on Home Design Mags

Great Deals on Home Design Mags

Magazines are often a great source of inspiration when you have a home decorating or remodeling project coming up.  Not only are they heavy on photography, but they also tend to feature projects and products that showcase the latest design trends.   Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Treating Challenging Windows

Before and After: Treating Challenging Windows

So many homes today feature fantastic windows – tall, arched or angled.  However, all that gorgeous glass often needs a finishing touch, and today’s shaped windows can make designing window treatments a challenge. Pin ItContinue Reading

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100 Years Later:  Titanic Design

100 Years Later: Titanic Design

As I’m sure you are all aware, it was just over 100 years ago that Titanic set sail from England on its ill-fated maiden voyage to New York.  I’ve always been fascinated by the stories from the survivors of the great ship.  And, the photos of the ship’s interior, are always so much fun toContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  5 Countertop Costs You May Not Have Considered

Guest Post: 5 Countertop Costs You May Not Have Considered

New countertops can change the look of a room, creating an instant update.  But before you order your new countertops, be sure you know what you will get for your money! Pin ItContinue Reading

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Choosing Quality Ceramic and Stone Tile

Choosing Quality Ceramic and Stone Tile

During my career as a designer, I have had clients who purchase ceramic or stone tile from discount or home improvement stores, rather than from shops dedicated to tile.  The prices at these big box retailers are sometimes a fraction of those at tile shops.  The tile is the same, right?  Not so fast… PinContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Postage Stamp Art

Postage Stamp Art

I have a crafty project in mind for my own home, using old postage stamps I’ve collected over the years. (I’ll post pics when I finally get around to finishing it!).  The project inspired a quick search to see what other creative people have done with their postage stamp collections.  You won’t believe what IContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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What Does A.D.A Mean?

What Does A.D.A Mean?

The acronym “ADA” is tossed around in design quite often – especially in commercial settings.  What does it mean? Pin ItContinue Reading

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A Fun Use For an Old Bed

A Fun Use For an Old Bed

I was in Franklin, TN, last week playing tourist, and I popped in to check out the shops at The Factory on the edge of town.  Hanging in the “hallway” was this fantastic hanging bed! Pin ItContinue Reading

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Create a Fresh Home Decor For Spring

Create a Fresh Home Decor For Spring

With spring upon us, and the drab days of winter behind us, many folks are looking for ways to freshen up their home decor.  While a major redecorating project may be out of the question, there are ways to lighten up your decor for the warmer months.Continue Reading

Design Trend:  New Tile Shapes

Design Trend: New Tile Shapes

Shaped ceramic and stone tiles are everywhere this year!  While the “standard”  and most common tile shape is still the 12″ square, there are so many more shapes and sizes to choose from today.  Check out a few of the best options out there… Pin ItContinue Reading

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