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NBC’s American Dream Builders and Lowe’s Giveaway
About American Dream Builders The American Dream Home is something everyone fantasizes about. Whether it’s a new closet, a larger family room, or simply a place to put all your stuff, there’s always something we want to change about where we live! I know we have been working on de-cluttering our place and making some simple changes – like changing our laundry room! But image having your whole house redone into your Dream Home? You probably already have some ideas of what this dream home would look like. I am a big fan of Modern Décor and would definitely have our house designed this way throughout. AMERICAN…
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Dwell :: 5 Steps To a More Productive and Sustainable Home Office
Many of us work-at-home parents, home business owners and freelance writers spend hours behind closed home office doors. I’m sure we all have the standard amenities for getting our work finished – computer, desk, some sort of lighting for the wee hours of the night binges to meet deadlines, etc. The question I often find myself asking at the end of the day is; do I feel like I have had a productive work day? Could I be more productive if I make a few changes to your home office setup or my work routine? Usually, when we are plan out how we’re going to setup our home…
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Trend Setting Styles For Summer Living
Summer means the opportunity to spend a lot more time enjoying our outdoor living space and garden areas. Since many of us spend so much time outdoors during this season, it’s worth investing in a little functional yet stylish garden and patio décor. Today’s trends in outdoor living spaces demonstrate some very fresh, unique and user-friendly ideas that are quite accessible for the average home owner or renter. These trends encompass all types of spaces large or small. Fashionable Patio Furniture and Accessories: For instance, adding a few fashionable pieces of patio furniture is a quick and easy way to bring both style and function to…
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Dwell :: Home Decor Ideas That Welcome Summer
Décor Ideas for Summer: Summer is finally around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the warmer weather than brightening up your home with some summery decorating ideas. While winter calls for darker, cozy tones, summer is a great excuse to add bright splashes and floral patterns to your home. Changing your décor doesn’t necessarily mean doing a complete overhaul—these few small changes can make a big difference to a room. Here are a few simple ideas to welcome summer into your home. Brighten Up Your Windows When the sun is shining, you want to reflect that sunny glow inside your home. A great way of doing this is to…
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Uncovering Your Home Decor Style
One of the most common situations I encounter when I first meet with a client is intimidation over deciding on an interior decorating style. Quite frequently I hear the following words uttered within moments of my arrival, “I’m so overwhelmed by all the styles out there; I love everything. So how will I ever decide?” This will be the most challenging hurdle to overcome when taking on the prospect of renovating or decorating your home. I have a few tips to help work thru the “I love everything but can’t decide on anything” phase and move forward to the “AHA” moment. Hunt for inspiration. Start with…
