Feb 7, 2013 | 0 Comments
On Tuesday, I used the recently listed 'Nightmare On Elm Street' property to demonstrate a common design mistake: large, oversized/overscaled furniture weighs down a room's look and feel. The home's living room (pictured) is a veritable catalogue of design and...
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Feb 5, 2013 | 1 Comment
I opened a conversation on my Facebook page yesterday regarding this historic house for sale- historic if you're a fan of the horror genre. The 'Nightmare On Elm Street' property has hit the market, boasting some interesting design modifications since its 1984 debut....
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Jan 16, 2013 | 0 Comments
Disclaimer: this is only a suggestion. Accent walls have become that thing in decorating: the perfect two-in-one that provides the bold color (you really desire) without the total commitment (of an entire room). So where's the problem? There are two. Firstly, accent...
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Jan 12, 2013 | 0 Comments
A visitor to planet America might observe our (unofficial) national motto: bigger is better. Our TVs and SUVs, plates portions & people only seem to be growing in size. Even in tough economic times, we are still a people of plenty. I see this phenomenon most...
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Jan 8, 2013 | 0 Comments
Few things in life are as stressful, time consuming and all around unpleasant as selling your home. It's labor intensive, expensive and emotional. It's also when I get called in as a first offense: helping clients create beautiful rooms that maximize a home's market...
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Jan 3, 2013 | 0 Comments
If you've ever looked closely at the trim in your home (baseboards, door frames, bannister), you may have noticed that it's a mess. Between shoes and dogs, dirt and dust and vacuum cleaner scuff marks, trim takes a major beating even in the most immaculate of homes....
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Dec 17, 2012 | 0 Comments
‘Tis the season for parties, and if you think your deadline for holly and jolly has passed, here’s some good news: with minimal time and effort, you can still throw a fabulous event. I enlisted the help of...
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Nov 30, 2012 | 7 Comments
There's one bedroom/bathroom accoutrement that I've never warmed to: the laundry basket. Even the most stylish on the market still embody too much functionality, not enough flair. I ran across this vintage mail-sorting cart online and instantly knew it's my answer....
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Nov 2, 2012 | 0 Comments
I'm always on the lookout for lovely gifts, especially as the holidays season approaches. This mini terrarium from Restoration Hardware is, quite simply, adorable and perfect gifting for a home with children. [yuzo_related]...
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Sep 25, 2012 | 1 Comment
Part of my job requires discovering creative uses for spaces and the furniture that fills them. As most of my clients have children, I am often negotiating how to stylishly store all the equipment of children's lives: what I call 'kid clutter'. Nowhere is this more...
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