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What’s your favorite part about planning a dinner party?
“Brainstorming ways to make it unique. I love surprising guests!” Read full bio. Her HomeGoods: Vernon, Connecticut HomeGoods Shopper Since: I have no memories of not being a HG shopper. HG Openhouse Blogger Since: December 2007 Contributes to: Savvy Staging Personal Blog: www.roomsthatwork.com, www.yourhomeonlybetter.com, www.HOMEdigz.com What room is your favorite room in the house? My office. There is a beautiful view, no toys, all my favorite colors, and although a bit cramped, everything is in reach. What’s your favorite part about planning a dinner party? Brainstorming ways to make it unique. I love surprising guests! If your decorating style were a song, what genre would it be? Classic, vocal jazz with a little swing and blues thrown in for measure. Top 3 most important pieces of furniture. • Bed—sleep rules! Mattress must be sufficiently fluffy. • Kitchen Table—it’s where our lives really happen, where the big decisions are made. • Family Room Sofa—it’s where we relax as a family. What’s your favorite fallback for organizing a cluttered counter or closet? Stack it, and hide it. If you need to find something, you know where to start looking. You are Dr. Design. What is your best quick fix for a home emergency? De-clutter and add fresh flowers. What piece or room do you update every season? My bedding, the family room, dining room, and kitchen. |
Get Personal
It’s easy to get caught up in creating rooms that “wow!” There’s the thrill of the hunt, the victory of a great deal, and the excitement of seeing it all come together in the end.
But don’t forget to add your own personal touch. It may not look perfect in the room, but it holds special [...]
Posted by: Susan 6/26/10 at 8:13 am
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Entertaining Flowers
I may not have much of a green thumb (I’ll let you know how my Topsy Turvy Tomatoes come out), but I do appreciate cut flowers and how they make me feel relaxed and inspired at the same time. Ahhhh.
Now I like simplicity too. As you know, I’m a big fan of mix and match [...]
Posted by: Susan 6/3/10 at 5:19 pm
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City Chic Style in the Burbs
As a Home Stager, I’m a big fan of City Chic for its simplicity and ability to showcase the architecture elements of a home. An exposed brick wall, fabulous windows, high ceilings, elegant crown molding, and so on.
As a busy mom, I love the uncluttered easy-to-clean aspect.
However, out here in the suburbs, not every [...]
Posted by: Susan 4/30/10 at 11:57 am
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Blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor
Decorating with natural charm is all about bringing the outdoors in. But as for me, I see it as a two-way street.
Why not let indoor elements from the inside sneak outside in unexpected ways! I just love this outdoor setting (from Sunset Magazine) sporting a chandelier from a tree (click to enlarge)!
How have you blurred the [...]
Posted by: Susan 4/14/10 at 8:26 pm
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Pairing colors with blue
What goes with your favorite pair of blue jeans? Just about anything! Perhaps that’s why blue is such a popular design trend in our homes!
When it comes to bringing blue inside your home, there are SO many options for pairing other colors with your favorite blue hue:
Monochromatic colors stay in the same color family, but [...]
Posted by: Susan 4/6/10 at 10:06 pm
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