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Chip and Joanna from the home show “Fixer Upper” have really transformed the exterior of this boring little outdated house. Amazing and unrecognizable. At first glance it looks like they just beefed up and updated the porch, but if you look closer, the roof has been raised, new windows, shutters, door, lights, stone, steps….it’s basically a whole new house!

Don’t you just love the rooms and dreamy beds five star hotels? The softest of sheets…the   white down comforters and selection of just-right pillows for an amazing night’s sleep.  Just so happens many stores have their white sales (bedding & towels) in January and it’s is a great time to think about updating your master bedroom linens. And who knows…you might be inspired to re do the whole room!

Even if you live in a small apartment, you have room for one of these! So Pretty.

Replace your down spout with one of these rain chains…so gorgeous and amazing when it rains. And very cool looking when they freeze in the winter, too!

Here is a great tip that makes picture hanging a simple, gratifying task.

Always hang your artwork at 57″ on center.

“On center” means that the middle of the artwork is always at 57″ (the hook will be higher). It represents the average human eye-height and is regularly used as a standard in many galleries and museums.

If you stick to this standard, you create harmony among ALL the pictures in your home, as they will all share a midline, no matter what outside dimensions may be.

Step By Step:

1. Measure and lightly mark 57″ on the wall
2. Measure artwork and divide by 2 (this gives you the center)
3. Measure top of your picture to the tightened wire (a small amount)
4. Subtract “tight wire” amount from 1/2 height amount for the “to the hook” amount. This will tell you how far above 57″ your hook should go
5. Lightly mark wall just above 57″ with the “to the hook” amount

 Example:

1. Picture is 20″ tall
2. Middle is at 10″ (this mid point should rest at 57″)
3. Wire comes to 2″ below the top
4. 10″ – 2″ = 8″
5. Lightly mark 8″ above your first mark OR 65″ on the wall

1. Neutrals allow the furniture and art to take center stage.
2. Neutrals work for any style.
3. Neutrals are always on trend.
4. Neutral let you add pops of color that change with the seasons.

If you are lucky enough to have a screened in porch, you know how wonderful a space it can be. I think this one is furnished beautifully.

Your home should be a sanctuary: a place to relax and unwind at the end of a hectic day. Whether I am staging a home to sell or redesigning a home for people to enjoy, I always incorporate a few basic touches to incorporate the “cozy retreat” factor. Here they are!

1. A monochromatic color palette with colors like white, cream, beige, gray and taupes. No bright or jarring colors.
2. Simple design with no clutter. Trust me you all flax more with less stuff!
3. Books, blankets, candles and fresh flowers. These create ambiance.
4. make sure your windows are clean and let the sunlight in…also open your windows whenever possible for freshness.
5. In corporate natural elements in your decor.
6. Don’t overlook the importance of all rooms-kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms too.

We all love the privacy that a fence gives our yards, but sometimes it can be pretty unattractive and boring. Look at some of these ideas to incorporate great design ideas to change all that!

Of course it’s a luxury to have a closet this size in your home, but I really also like the design. It has a window for good lighting , a place to sit, and plenty of mirror place. Everything is conveniently placed within view, and clothes are organized by color rather than by type or season. Love it!