Feature #41, April 12, 2010 In March I had an article on getting your patio ready for the Spring. Did you do it? I’ll be honest, I just started this past weekend really cleaning it off. Once the temperature reaches 80 in Jacksonville – it’s officially time to start working on your patio/porch. I was…
Laundry room space in most of our homes is either very well planned, or not well at all. Maybe we shouldn’t say not planned well, I’ll say the space is inadequate. For those of you that have small spaces to work with, let’s look at some ways to utilize every inch! Here are some tips…
Feature #34, March 27, 2010 Visit Pottery Barn for a store near you! Live demonstrations, and how-to classes! I’ve been to several of these classes. Whether you want inspiration and ideas, or you just want to relax and enjoy the demonstrations, locate a Pottery Barn store near you. Getting married? They even have gift registry…
Entry #48, March 24, 2010 When you think of benches do you think picnic or garden furniture? Benches are still used outdoors, but they’ve also been gaining greater fanfare inside. Use them for seating in a mudroom to a beautiful tucked away niche in a bay window, as window seating. Let’s show you how benches…
Entry #39, March 12, 2010 Painting is one of the three easiest solutions to change your decor. Want to know the other two? Read our post on decorating on a small budget. You’re saying, ” … give me some pointers already!” Alright, I’ve compiled some great resources, so you can start painting by this weekend!…
Entry #33, March 6, 2010 Do you have space adjacent to your entrance or garage door entrance that you don’t know what to do with? Do you have extra space in a front foyer that collects everyone’s stuff!? Have you thought about adding a mudroom? A mudroom is an area, preferably a room or a…
Feature #9, March 2, 2010 Steal? That might not be the right word… how about admire and then use in your own home? Sounds better, eh? Throughout the month of March Apartment Therapy is focusing on kitchen and bathrooms. I thought the following article had some beautiful, simple ideas from some past LA house tours….
Entry #25, February 22, 2010 In celebration of Stagetecture’s 25th blog entry, I decided to explore the world of hidden storage. Storage areas and closets are the number one space we ‘secretly’ look for when we buy a new home, but the last thing on our mind when it’s time to buy furniture, books, toys,…
This section of our site, gives tips from professional’s. Check back regularly, we post a question about our latest blog post. The suggestions and tips are fabulous! 13.)Question: “Share with us your ideas on how to decorate on a small budget” Max Ruthven Home Stager and reDesigner ———————————- I am just so happy when people…
Entry #6, September 20, 2009 As influenza, viruses, and allergies run rampant in our everyday lives, we quickly run for the medications. Whether your sneezing and watery eyes are caused from sickness or your environment… these tips won’t make your house the culprit! Dusting: Move appliances, furniture, and large items that collect dust beneath them….
Entry #5, September 10, 2009 What attracted you to your home 5 years ago, was the great views of the lake outside. You also loved the great fireplace, and how the spaces flowed from room to room. Now your house is up for sale, and each potential home buyer that comes in your…