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Top Ten Home Improvement Trends for 2010

Posted on December 16, 2009

I recently spoke with RTA Cabinets, a great discount source for cabinetry, and offered my Top Ten Home Improvement Trends for 2010. I don’t know about you but this is something I GOTTA HAVE! I gotta know what’s next, what’s hot, what’s... 

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Eight Easy Family Friendly Tricks for Kitchen Organization

Posted on December 11, 2009

When I design kitchens and bathrooms I spend most of my time planning out the use of every square inch of the space to keep it efficient and practical. The most important thing to remember when organizing your home is understanding your family’s... 

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Top Five Tips for Cheap Chic Thanksgiving Decor

Posted on November 19, 2009

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. What’s even more fun is setting the stage for a great Thanksgiving Day party. Here are my Top Five tips to make your table and room a stand out! I get away from the traditional Thanksgiving decor and keep... 

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A Chair for the Turkey

Posted on November 17, 2009

Ever had a folding chair that’s so strong it could hold a 20 lb cooked turkey while you set the table? Not that things ever go in that order on Thanksgiving… but does anyone know of a stable, non-wobbly, wonderfully comfy folding chair to... 

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Can Work Be Delicious?

Posted on October 21, 2009

The answer is YES! if you have a beautifully designed office that feels like home. So I’m always on the look out for cool office design ideas. I live in Manhattan and don’t have an abundance of space. Furniture that is either multi-functional... 

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Eco Friendly Gifts for the Home

Posted on October 20, 2009

What’s a better gift than one from the heart? How about a gift that makes a positive difference in the world as we know it? I think the best gifts are those for the home. I get a lot of amazing letters from people who feel the impact of the economy... 

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Etsy At Home and At It’s Best

Posted on October 19, 2009

Etsy Finds Decor: Nestled in Simplicity is a great site that showcases the best of Etsy for the home. I love it! It is easy to navigate and has such fab stuff! Art, bedding, pillows, planters, lighting and so much more. My favs of the day? Keep Calm... 

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A Day Made Better: Eradicate Teacher Funded Classrooms

Posted on October 06, 2009

Today I took part in the coolest charity event called A Day Made Better by the non-profit Adopt-A-Classroom where OfficeMax donates $1 million to public school teachers so they don’t have to spend over $1200 a year on their own supplies. My dad... 

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There’s No Place Like…My Bedroom

Posted on September 25, 2009

In Real Simple Magazine there’s a great article called What Does Home Mean to You? I always get teary eyed when people write such personal things about their home like “where I don’t have to be perfect” or “where I can take... 

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Are Hollywood Houses Real?

Posted on September 22, 2009

I read the coolest article about “set houses” – the homes they build on big studio lots and try to make it look real. The New York Times reports In Dexter’s Show House, Even the Chairs Are Bound where many set dressers from the Showtime’s... 

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