Entry #587, July 14, 2011 If you’re trying to make the grounds, or exterior portions of your home look better, you need to focus on curb appeal boosting ideas. Especially when selling your home, your curb appeal can make or break the buyers opinion about your home, before they even step inside your home. Whether…
Entry #583, July 10, 2011 When I hear my friends and colleagues talk about how they are spending their summers, they are filled with vacations, relaxing, spending time with family in the outdoors, and plenty of soul searching…. geesh not me! My summer has been filled with chauffeuring my teenagers around the city and becoming…
Guest Blog #102, Entry #563, June 21, 2011 For the average homeowner the illusion of space is a primary goal in any room. When it comes to the bathroom, this is especially true for comfort, functionality and aesthetics. Although, giving the illusion of space, and actually making it feel larger can be two different topics…
Guest Blogger #93, Entry #549, June 8, 2011 Throughout the year I like to focus on kid’s storage and organization because it’s a topic that parents struggle with daily. Whether it’s trying to find creative solutions which work well for their rooms, and their little hands, or many storage ideas are expensive and not right…
Guest Blog #87, Entry #539, May 30, 2011 One of the dreaded aspects of moving out of a rental is receiving your security deposit or rental bond back from your landlord or leasing company. It was a hefty sum to put down as deposit in the beginning and you want to ensure you get every…
Guest Blog #78, Entry #528, May 20, 2011 I’ve always been intrigued with architecture. At age 5, I remember getting a “What do I want to be when I grow up” book, and I remember seeing an architect drawing floor plans and standing on a construction site, and from then on, I knew the love…
Entry #526, May 18, 2011 May is flying by and that means Memorial Day Weekend isn’t far away! Have you thought about what to do for entertaining? If you’re trying to find some easy Memorial Day Ideas look to Martha Stewart for bringing in the red white and blue to your home. Here’s one from…
Entry #521, May 12, 2011 I always enjoying stumbling across house tours to see how a homeowner or designer transformed a space or an entire home from one state to another. Today, I ran across actress, Kerry Washington’s, Green Apartment Makeover in O magazine. While we all think celebrities home’s are already ‘decked out’ the…
Guest Blog #74, Entry #519, May 10, 2011 Home entertaining has always been a pastime that makes you feel good and your guests feel even better. While considering what food to serve and what decor to have, we often forget about making your home environment safe for those who may have disabilities, such as…
Guest Blog #66, Entry #508, April 28, 2011 Your home interiors can always benefit from a blast of color and texture, and area rugs are the perfect way to do it. Area rugs are versatile, can be moved around according to your furniture, and they make a neutral room come alive instantly! Image courtesy of…
Entry #507, April 27, 2011 Mother’s Day is on May 8th this year, and it seems like it snuck up on us this year! Probably due to Easter falling late in April, we usually have more vamp up time. Mother’s Day is a perfect time to let kids create homemade crafts, treats, and decor that…
Guest Blog #65, Entry #502, April 20, 2011 Each year, between the Easter dinner expenses, the cost of dressing the family in their “Sunday Best”, and decorating for the Easter Bunny, Easter tends to have a high price tag associated with it! Today, my Guest Blogger shows you how to save money this Easter, and…