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2009 

Since the practice of Feng Shui has been around for 3,000 - 5,000 years and has brought prosperity and good luck to many, I felt this was the perfect place to look for business guidance for 2010.  Of course, prosperity in Feng Shui is associated with much more than wealth, it also encompasses goo...
12/31/2009
Feng Shuiis comprised on two Chinese words - feng (wind) and shui (water); the two elements that that flow and circulate everywhere on the Earth.  At the heart of Feng Shui is the desire to acknowledge the influences of the natural world and to live in harmony with it. Feng Shui is an ancient Chi...
12/27/2009
Light can influence your mood and make a space feel inviting or cold, so planning out lighting is crucial in every design scheme. A good lighting scheme should strive to enhance the overall design of any room.  Whether you are reading, cooking, working, or even trying to relax, appropriate lighti...
12/27/2009
Lately, interior design work has been keeping me quite busy.  A theme has been developing among the homeowners who call me in for their Interior Design Room Consultations.  Most homeowners are looking to simply their lives and create a more harmonious home environment while spending the least amo...
12/19/2009
The Remodeling Cost versus Value Report has been used as a guide for real estate and residential remodeling markets as it compares national and regional averages for 33 popular remodeling projects in eight U.S. cities. The latest data shows the trend is still headed downward, last year's overall ...
12/18/2009
According to Home Gain's latest survey of 1,000 Realtors (November 2009), home staging has a 586% return on investment. Home staging was listed as the second home improvement item that Realtors recommend for home sellers. In other words, if a home sellers spends $300 - $400 on professional home s...
12/16/2009
According to Home Gain's latest survey of 1,000 Realtors (November 2009), home staging has a 586% return on investment.  Home staging was listed as the second home improvement item that Realtors recommend for home sellers.In other words, if a home sellers spends $300 - $400 on professional home s...
12/15/2009
With all the "do-it-yourself" HGTV television shows that are readily available to be watched, is a professional home staging consultation and staging day still required? Home stagingis still a relatively new concept in many areas of the East Coast.  Most homes that I am called into lately are ver...
12/14/2009
Your master bedroom is supposed to be a sanctuary, a place to retreat after a stressful day of work.  A master bedroom's design cannot be all flair, we also need to consider the room's function.  This is a room that can be more personal than most, when it comes to design.  Before you start any de...
12/08/2009
A home that is not properly accessorized ~ silk decorative pillows, chenille throws, silk plants, ceramic vases, vanilla scented candles ~ just does not feel like a home. A home that is overcrowded with clutter can be distracting and even confusing to everyone who enters.  So, how does Home Stagi...
12/04/2009
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