Design secrets

As I was flipping through the newspaper this morning, I saw an article about a local interior designer who has created an interesting website.   There are some great articles about decorating as well as a section to help determine “What’s my style?”   If you like shopping online for items for your home, the “Secret Database” [...]

Reasons for home staging

I recently received a copy of a local magazine, “Florida Home Improve.”  There was an excellent article regarding home staging by Fernando Rosado.   The author noted that home staging is becoming more common as home sellers “seek to get the best price for their homes.”  Why is this so?  Home buyers need to see themselves [...]

Organize inexpensively

Do you want to organize one of your rooms but don’t want to spend a lot of money?  Here are 99 tips for you from RealSimple.com.
http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/package/0,21861,1738886,00.html?xid=weeklynews
Here are a few of my favorites:
1.  Clear vinyl storage bags. 
These are great for under-the-bed storage or top-of the-closet!  I put little used items such as extra blankets or winter [...]

It’s the little things that matter

I was doing a little window shopping today when I saw these adorable items.  I found these cute bowls at Swoozies in Boca Raton (http://www.swoozies.com/).  However, you can also purchase them (as well as the black and white items below) online from the artist at http://www.mbagwellart.com 

And…aren’t these the cutest?

I think the crabs and fish would add [...]

Canopy furniture

I have been looking at furniture over the past few weeks since I am planning on replacing a sofa and adding a couple more pieces.  I came across an advertising supplement in one of my “decorating” magazines for “Canopy” furnishings.  The furniture looked really nice but I was really surprised by the low prices.  Of [...]