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Choosing Paint Is Like Buying Toothpaste
Have you noticed that when you go to the store to buy toothpaste, there are so many choices that it’s overwhelming? Do you want whitening, tartar control, fluoride, sensitive, gel or paste, sparkles, or one of my favorite…”pro-health night toothpaste” (huh?).  And the price points are varied as well, anywhere from $2 to $5 – quite [...] Related posts:Stage Your Home To Show Big! This time of year I tend to be hooked on...

Color Trends for 2011
Last week I attended Benjamin Moore’s ColorPulse™ 2011 web conference to get a sneak peak into upcoming color trends. I sort of envisioned a crystal ball with lights of predictive color flashing out of it.  Or perhaps a group of creative souls around a conference table at OPI discussing what to call this season’s nail polish [...] Related posts:Have you ever met someone who wasn’t busy? It seems like everyone is “swamped” these days. Between work,...

Creative Uses for a Faux Mantle
I have a project in my mind that I’ve not had the opportunity to do just yet.  If ever we finish the basement, my vision is to create a faux fireplace focal point and avoid the “box with cheap carpeting” look.  But it’s got to be fun and kid-friendly. My original idea was inspired by this [...] Related posts:Decorating with empty picture frames If a picture is worth a thousand words, then what...

Confessions of a Curious Driver
For the past year or two I’ve taken notice of a blue colonial on my street that I pass daily. I’m not sure if it was the house itself, or the perpetual renovation action around it. Dumpsters out front, various contractor trucks coming and going. And seriously, this wonderment went on for a long time. [...] Related posts:Sliding Barn Doors: Beyond the Farm Integrating farm elements such as sliding barn doors into a...

Use What You Have Decorating
I’ve never truly loved my family room. I’m holding out love waiting for new furniture after the kids are a bit older. For now, I’m making do with black leather bachelor furniture that came with the husband almost 12 years ago. I figured they’ve both lasted this long, sooooooo… lol. Do you have [...] Related posts:Stage Your Home To Show Big! This time of year I tend to be hooked on...A Non-