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Hoppy Easter!
Forgive me. Relying on bad Easter puns in a blog headline is not only cheep humor, it’s a hare irresponsible. Now let’s move very quickly to this week’s post. Just in time for the season, I’m happy to share some fun tips for decorating Easter eggs. Ready? Let’s hop to it!
The Tale of the $5 Hutch
I love thrifting! Especially when it leads to stories like the one I’m about to share – The Tale of the Five Dollar Hutch. Sometimes lady luck shines on you, and you find such a great piece at such a great price you can barely believe it. In the first stroke of luck, I was actually thrifting for a client seeking a hutch for her business to add extra storage. I decided to check the Habitat for Humanity Restore close to where I live, another lucky stroke, and it turned out better than imagined. They were having a liquidation sale that day to get rid of extra inventory. After finding the right hutch more my client, I saw this little beauty in the parking lot…
6 Important Steps to Transform Your Outdoor Living Space
With warmer weather fast approaching, it’s time for many of us to take a long hard look at our outdoor living space. What do you see? Small porch? Medium-sized deck? Large patio with pool? No matter what space you want to address, today’s blog will help you make the most of it.
Tips for More Efficient Housecleaning
When it comes to cleaning, I will have to say, it’s not something I actually enjoy doing. I know that there are some out there who LOVE to clean. I, however, am not that person. So over the years I have devised a plan to help make the cleaning process go as smoothly and quickly as possible. Today, I am going to share some of those tips with you.
Think Spring with Easy Curb Appeal Ideas
If you’re somewhere in the midst of big snow, tiny temps, or both, spring may seem like a distant dream. If that’s your reality then turning your thoughts to flowers, sunny weather and time spent outdoors may provide a well-needed break. And if your weather is already showing signs of ditching the doldrums of winter, then you may already have a hot case of spring fever. Regardless of your situation, read on as we take on curb appeal and ways to achieve it.
Choosing a Non-Traditional Neutral Color for Your Interior
Let’s consider the modest neutral color palette. Common neutral colors include tan, white, taupe, grey, beige and greige (the popular grey/beige combo). And contrary to the theory that low levels of saturation define a neutral, some would argue that deep charcoal or even black are neutrals despite their intense saturation. While you won’t find a neutral color on a color wheel, you will find color wheel colors used to create neutrals. And if you’ve seen my videos, you may have heard me speak of a “neutral blue or green.” So just what the heck is a neutral and why should you care about them?! Read on to find out more!
Five Pro Tips When Buying Furniture
Time for a new sofa? Kidlet outgrown her toddler room? Redoing your primary bedroom and new furniture’s on the list? If furniture shopping is in your future, in this blog I’ll share five pro tips to help you get the best results when you put your hard-earned money on the line.
Five Ways to Help Achieve a Cohesive Interior with Your Partner
Maybe you’re redoing your kitchen or primary bath. Maybe your blah living room is your project for the year—or you’re moving into a new home and have multiple projects to tackle. No matter your situation, you know decisions are more complicated as soon as someone else enters the picture. Especially if that someone enters the picture and messes it all up with opinions that don’t match yours. The nerve! In this blog, I’ll share five tips to help smooth over shared decisions to achieve results you both love.
Interiors Are Going Green in 2024
Last week I shared my thoughts on trending colors for 2024. This week we’re jumping in to one of biggest overall trends in the world of design: sustainability. Since The Redesign Habit is all about “RE” concepts – repurposing, recycling, reusing, redesigning, and reimagining – the increased focus on sustainable interior design is a great fit that I wholeheartedly support! And the good news is there are now even more products and ideas to help us accomplish that goal. So let’s talk a little bit about what some of those options might be.
What’s Happening in Paint Colors in 2024….
Hello everybody and welcome to a blog favorite here at The Redesign Habit. For whatever reason, everyone who loves DIY and home interiors are tickled pink to learn what the hot colors are for each new year. It’s like the Golden Globes of interior decorating! So grab your popcorn and don your formal outfit if you like, I’ve collected the top picks from seven well-known paint manufacturers to share with you.
Happy Holidays to You and Your Home
In this last post of 2023 I wish you, and your home, the happiest of holidays! If you’ve read my blogs, you know I think of a home as having a heart and soul and personality, so the sentiment seems appropriate. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support. You’ve helped make this a pivotal year for The Redesign Habit and that is an amazing gift I will always treasure. No matter where our business journey takes us, I’m grateful to have your support during these first, most scary and challenging steps.
Three Super Easy Holiday Treats!
Happy holidays to you! Many of us are starting to feel the “holiday crunch,” and no I don’t mean a tasty treat – although treats are on my mind, and in my tummy, lately. I mean the feeling that there’s too much to do and little time and money to get it all done. The three recipes that I am going to share with you today will make at least part of your holiday planning a little easier and certainly more delicious!
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