It rolls off the tongue like grapes on sand paper. The word is not only awkward to say, but orange is a poet’s dilemma. It may be a color always there but less thought of, perhaps like a stagehand whose presence is necessary but not always marquee-worthy. Orange is associated with the fall season and […]
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Tillandsias
Tillandsias are pretty much a no-fail plant. They thrive on neglect, with a little shower of water now and then. You’ll find more than 500 species of air plants (their common name). They are members of the Bromeliaceae family of plants. In their natural habitat, tillandsias are found in deserts, forests and mountains of Central […]
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How to Properly Install a Bedroom Mirror
Installing a mirror is easy but it does require a little bit of planning. Here’s how to install a full-length mirror on the back of a bedroom door without a fuss. If the door is solid wood, then metal or plastic clips will work. However, many doors are hollow-core and screws will not hold a […]
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Drinking Glasses — Utilitarian Vessels That Deserve Our Respect
There is a world out there few have entered with a serous mind of awareness. Always there but never or seldom in our thoughts is the small, utilitarian vessel we call a drinking class. No one pays much mind. They are pretty, needed, in everyone’s cupboard, present at most meals and don’t cost that much. […]
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How to Choose the Right Table Lamp
A common question I hear regarding home décor is how to choose living-room table lamps so they are the correct height. In most cases, tops of lampshades should be somewhere between 4 and 5 feet from the floor. A variation of 2 to 3 inches is acceptable. If you also have a floor lamp — […]
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Understanding What It Takes To Do the Job Right
Studies show that the No. 1 complaint that consumers have about remodeling is not the cost but rather the time it takes to complete a project. Remodels by their very nature can be slightly unpredictable, in that you can never be 100 percent certain what you may find in a wall once you open it […]
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Clearing the Air Regarding Fans: How to Ensure Yours Works Properly
Most homeowners have a hate-hate relationship with their exhaust fans, be it the one in the bathroom or the one in the kitchen, and as a result they are seldom used. Exhaust fans are designed to remove moisture, grease and particulates from your home, thus preventing these substances from adhering to your walls, cabinetry and […]
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When Buying a ‘Flip’ Can Be a ‘Flop’
If you have been looking at a new home, you may have felt like you were in an episode of House Hunters. Outdated wallpaper, horrible shag carpet, kitchens and baths out of the 1950s. You might feel ready to give up. But then, you find it. The one. An older home in an established neighborhood […]
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Home Décor Tips: How to Mix the Old with the New
A client asked me recently whether modern and traditional pieces can mix together in the same room. She had inherited some traditional sofas and chairs from her grandmother, but her husband prefers more modern and simpler look. The two styles are not mutually exclusive! The sizes, and especially the seat heights, are a more important […]