1. Avignon, Jewel of France’s Provence

Lavender fields on the edge of Avignon in Provence.
Welcome to the south of France, famous for amazing weather, cuisine, Roman ruins, vineyards for miles, and olive trees wherever you look. And the south of France is also known for its Country French style of fabrics, ceramics, rustic furniture, and accessories that have long been exported […]

Posted by:   Mitch   5/16/08 at 11:26 am

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Exotic vacations at home

I’m so excited to be back on the HomeGoods Openhouse blog! I did two weeks of guest posting in the fall, which was a blast with so many comments and questions from all of you. And now I’m back with a very specific thought in mind:
In these tight money times with the pound sterling and […]

Posted by:   Mitch   5/15/08 at 11:42 am

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Inside Out

From the moment we moved into this house, my dh and I were not happy with the appearance of the front porch. There was a crack in the concrete, a few stains, and lots of plain . . .

We brought these items with us when we moved. We liked them well enough. […]

Posted by:   Deb   5/5/08 at 1:54 pm

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Colonial Gardens

My dh and I just returned from a four day trip to Colonial Williamsburg. It is one of our favorite places to visit, and where we first fell in love with the simplicity of Early American decorating.
The third week in April is garden week. The boxwoods are trimmed to perfection, and […]

Posted by:   Deb   4/23/08 at 12:29 pm

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Easy Seasonal Changes.

I’m at it again. First the outside, now the inside needed a little seasonal update.

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With the weather warming up and the summer coming, It’s nice to add a little feel of summer to a room. I ran across a calendar in a store that got me going. The calendar was […]

Posted by:   Cathy   4/16/08 at 2:43 pm

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Floor Art

With many of us using more neutral colors for our flooring (which is a good idea if you are going to keep in mind the possible resale of your home), what are our options to keep things from getting boring? I have discovered that the use of area rugs is a way to add […]

Posted by:   Deb   4/14/08 at 12:08 pm

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Have you created an oasis in your home?

Everyone should have a special place in their home that inspires them. It can be a favorite fireside chair, a grouping of art from your travels or a crafts closet in an extra bedroom. I personally love the outdoor water garden oasis that I created on my back deck. It gives me a sunny […]

Posted by:   Kate Hart   3/24/08 at 8:40 pm

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Have your discovered the outdoor
“rooms” your home offers?

As a home staging professional one of the things I notice is that people do not take advantage of all the space their home offers. Outdoor living spaces are frequently neglected. Often times I see decks and patios becoming dumping grounds for old broken toys, mismatched furniture, dead plants and the all important bug zappers. […]

Posted by:   Kate Hart   3/19/08 at 10:14 am

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