Category: DECOR
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS MATTER
How should I prepare my house before selling it? First impressions matter. This is true in life, in business, and especially in real estate. Buyer home decisions are often based on emotions so… Think about your senses:How does your house look?Even without staging, each room should be tidy, decluttered, and clean, without major damage in…
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THE MAGIC BEHIND PICTURE HANGING
Well-arranged pictures, artwork and mirrors can take your home decor to the next level, but if you don’t actually know how to arrange them, or where to mount them you might feel a bit confused. The best way to hang pictures doesn’t follow a steadfast rule, but there are a few basic guidelines. Gallery standard…
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LINKED HOUSES
A client asked me about linked homes recently… what are they? What does it mean for them? A linked house is a house that looks like a detached house from the ground up, but it is built on a lot that was designed for a semi-detached home, so you essentially have a narrower lot size.…
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BASIC TOOL KIT
Every homeowner should have a basic tool kit, with the essentials for easy Do-it-yourself, decorating, and simple home repairs. Keep in mind, tools will last a long time, so buy quality. Here’s my basic list of the essentials:
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VINTAGE VS ANTIQUE VS RETRO
Lately, I have been finding myself very drawn to vintage housewares, specifically circa 1970s. I love taking a few pieces and incorporating them with my own, newer, decor items. I have had many fruitful shopping trips at my parents house!! Thanks to those curio cabinets, and special-occasion-only crystal and china, many of my parents pieces…
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DECORATING WITH PLANTS
An easy way to warm your space is to decorate with plants. Actually, many interior decorators and stagers use houseplants, both real and faux, to fill empty corners, create warmth, and add a touch of personality, texture, or colour to a space. And if you don’t have a lot of windows, plants can be very…
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