The word “patina” comes up often in design and decorating, but not everyone knows its meaning. Read on for a quick review of the word and how to bring it home… Pin It… Continue Reading
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Create a Cozy Reading Nook for Fall
Crisp fall days and nights are perfect for curling up with a good book and a hot cup of coffee. An empty corner in your home could become a cozy reading nook.. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Accent Wall: Love It or Leave It?
Accent walls, once the go-to decorating accent for every room created on design TV, are not always the perfect design solution. In fact, sometimes they are just plain wrong. Read on to find out my tips for deciding if an accent wall is the best solution for your home… Pin It… Continue Reading
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Tips For Choosing a Kitchen Faucet
Kitchen faucets are used and abused. Not only do they need to function properly, but they also need to look great! Read on for some tips on how to select the best one for your lifestyle and your home… Pin It… Continue Reading
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Design Trend: Multi-Generational Living
I read an interesting article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune the other day about a new trend in home building – multi-generational living. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Find Window Treatments On Your i-Pad
If you have an i-Pad, you may be interested in a new app available from the folks at Hunter Douglas – The Art of Window Dressing. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Design Dialogue – July 19, 2012
Hello, everyone! Welcome to the weekly Design Dialogue! Pin It… Continue Reading
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Robert Allen Outlet Fabric Sale – Summer 2012
Need fabric? Now is a great time to check out the Robert Allen Outlet. Pin It… Continue Reading
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The Beauty (?) of Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fan. The very phrase stirs up all kinds of emotions from lovers and haters of this simple fixture. If you’ve ever watched a home improvement show on television, chances are you have been told by the designer that “the ceiling fan needs to go!” Not so, I say. Ceiling fans serve a function and… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Pros and Cons of Aluminum Blinds
Aluminum blinds are some of the most cost-effective window treatments on the market – a definite plus if you need to cover your windows on a budget. However, their affordable price is not their only advantage. Pin It… Continue Reading
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