Monthly Archives: July 2011

When The Grand Kids Visit In Naples

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Peggy

My six year old grand daughter Lottie arrived yesterday , after taking the Red Eye in from Colorado. (my husband had flown out to get her , she slept on the plane , he passed out as soon as he walked … Continue reading →

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Embellish Your Home Out Of Boring.

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Peggy

It’s not enough to buy good furniture. Anyone with a certain amount of money put together can get some coordinated chairs , tables and sofas that have a nice unified look. But that is not what makes a room have the … Continue reading →

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Dog Days Of Summer , Great Time To Honey Do Your House for Season.

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Peggy

It is humid beyond explanation. Everyone is dripping wet after a few minutes outside , and we all welcome the daily cloud bursts. Weather fit for mosquitoes and reptiles. Although even the reptiles can’t take the temperature , as Marc … Continue reading →

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Glass As Art . (The Collectibles 3)

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Peggy

Glass is a timeless art form that has had renewed appreciation due to the multitudes of colors , styles , price ranges and applications in Home Interiors. Glass also literally adds the sparkle to any space , and is easy … Continue reading →

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HGTV – What Are You Thinking?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Peggy

It is 10:40 on a Monday night and I literally have to start writing while the hideous images are still ingrained in my brain.  I just found out what it would be like to live inside a Lemon. And it is awful … Continue reading →

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The Correct Way To Light Your Kitchen.

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Peggy

Your Kitchen is one of the rooms that requires the most versatile lighting in your home. General lighting, task lighting , accent lighting , and day-lighting are all needed. It is all about layering in the light to make the space both … Continue reading →

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In Love With The Ikat? Ethnic Prints Are More “In” Than Ever.

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Peggy

My friend Julie , a fellow Interior Designer had for so long impressed me with her love of Ikat fabric patterns , that one day I actually succumbed myself to the beauty and mystery that surrounds the Ikat. Ikat or … Continue reading →

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Is Your Bed Pillow making You Sick? Probably.

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Peggy

You just want a good night’s sleep. And we spend one third of our life in bed. A lot of us invest a semi- fortune in good mattresses (and you should) , then  we run to the closest department store to … Continue reading →

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Your Life Will Never Be Perfect Without A Steam Oven

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Peggy

Yes you have to have a Steam Oven to be fully satisfied on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. If you feel that something is missing , it is because you don’t have this wonderful appliance in your kitchen. Of course I … Continue reading →

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Does Your Home Depress You? ( Seriously .)

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Peggy

 Sometimes we hate our houses or parts of them. If you walk in the front door and feel let down rather than lifted up , it is time to take action fast. Your home should be your escape from all the … Continue reading →

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