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The Color of Paint – Part II


Posted on February 9, 2012 in Color, Paint

A frequent misconception I hear from people has to do with decorating a room from scratch. They think that painting the walls is the place to begin the decorating process when actually painting is one of the last things you should do.  A more effective and successful way to decorate is to select your furnishings [...]

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The Color of Paint – Part I


Posted on January 16, 2012 in Color, Paint

I have good news and bad news. The good news is homeowners are finally trading in their white walls and ceilings for the beauty and elegance of color. The bad news is the “do-it-yourself” homeowner often relies on magazines and newspaper articles or television shows for information about current trends in decorating including how to [...]

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The Latest in Trends


Posted on September 2, 2011 in Style

Earlier this week I noticed an article in our local paper stating that the latest trend in decorating was to install carpet. Since when is carpet a trend? I digress; the photo is more the point of discussion. It showed a contemporary room with leopard carpet. It happens to look fantastic with this style décor. [...]

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Selecting Art Wisely


Posted on September 2, 2011 in Art

Once again there is an article in this morning’s paper I am compelled to comment on, this time about original art. Everyone who comes to my home wants to know where I get mine. I find it everywhere; in junk stores, resale shops and other haunts. Of course, then I spend quite a few dollars [...]

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Economics of Decorating


Posted on August 1, 2011 in Budget
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Many people are afraid to call in a decorator for two reasons. The first reason is they fear that the end results will not be a reflection of themselves and the second reason is they fear it will cost a small fortune. So let’s tackle the small fortune reason for a moment. First, I must [...]

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