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GET READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

13 August, 2009 (15:02) | DO IT YOURSELF IDEAS, Decorating, Fabric, KITCHEN AND BATH, WALLPAPER/WALLCOVERINGS, Window Treatments, accessories, drapery, flooring, paint, real estate | 7 comments

Every year I am amazed as to how many clients wait to the last minute to update or renovate a room for the holidays.  Now is the time to beat the holiday rush! 
Most custom drapery workrooms have cut-offs for deliveries for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Usually they require 4-6 weeks for delivery which translates to a […]

COLOR FOR YOUR HOME EXTERIOR

6 August, 2009 (14:59) | Curb Appeal, Decorating, color, paint, real estate | 5 comments

As I travel through neighborhoods, I enjoy looking at homes and the various color combinations that are used on the exteriors.  I am amazed at the many combinations used some good, some not so good.
I have made the following observations for homes that execute successful color and curb appeal.  The color of the facade is a […]

Design Trends for Window Treatments

9 July, 2009 (14:44) | Trend Update, Window Treatments, drapery, real estate | No comments

The current trends in window treatments are more simple, elegant and timeless.  A return to simple panels where the fabric speak for itself is a popular trend.  This trend will stand the test of time.  To update the look of panels consider a new header treatment such as a butterfly pleat, grometts or the new ripple fold.  The mantra “less is […]

Home Decor Follows Fashion

8 July, 2009 (17:58) | Trend Update, WALLPAPER/WALLCOVERINGS, Window Treatments, drapery, real estate | 1 comment

Have you noticed that fashion and home decor have similar trends?  If you take a look at the fabrics featured in today’s fashions you will see that fabric in home decor follows color and graphic design in fashion.  How can you apply your fashion sense to your home decor?  Look in your closet to identify colors that […]

Make A Small Room Look Larger With a Tile Floor

25 June, 2009 (17:26) | KITCHEN AND BATH, flooring, real estate | 1 comment

To make a small room appear larger try these tricks when installing new tile floors.  First start with a large tile.  New tile lines have tiles as large as 24 inches.  Don’t be afraid to use the larger sizes which range from 16 to 24 inches.  With the larger size tile there will be less […]

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

14 May, 2009 (14:20) | real estate | No comments

You’ve heard it before, location, location, location when buying real estate but the properties just are not meeting your expectations.  Don’t miss out, contact the experts to help you envision the home of your dreams.   Today is a buyers market and it makes sense to invest in properties with excellent locations that you can update […]