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Rachael Ray or Paula Deen? Battle of the Kitchens!

From cookbooks and magazines to pots, pans and gadgets bearing their names and images, celebrity chefs turned television superstars Rachael Ray and Paula Deen both have their own unique personalities and cooking styles, not to mention their own gorgeous designer kitchens. Rachael’s energetic perkiness is enough to get nearly anyone excited about spending time in [...]

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3 Things you should know before picking out carpeting.

The allure of carpeting has to do with the fact that it just feels so wonderful against your bare feet, and instantly warms up a space. But before you pick out a new carpet, here are a few things to keep in mind: You have options While it might be very enticing to have an [...]

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Has winter been less than sexy? Even if you have worn unsexy safety shoes, let your teeth dull without professional whitening for the past three months, and put on a pinch of holiday pudginess, you will be one red hot mama when you use one of these 7 sexy enticements in your home this spring? [...]

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While many people will tell you that the past should remain in the past, that isn’t always the case. Yes, life doesn’t always stay the same, experiences change us and people come in and out of our lives, but there are so many positive things to remember about the past. No matter how tough your [...]

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As the flowers start popping out of the ground, as they do every year, we are reminded that Spring is finally arriving. Longer days and warmer temperatures are just around the corner. Spring cleaning can sometimes prompt us to think about transforming, or at least updating, certain tired rooms. Here are the key design trends [...]

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When it comes to bedroom furniture, the bedside table serves as the workhorse of the space. It functions as a bedside companion that adds interest and definition to the bed, not to mention that it makes for a nifty and accessible storage solution. With frequent use, though, this hardworking piece may succumb to wear and [...]

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Thinking about adding more color to your home but can’t decide how, where or what color? Find out what colors mean by checking out the infographic below to help you make your decision. From: National Furniture UK How have you used color in your home? Share some ideas below.

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Spouses with differing design tastes

I used to think the true test of a marriage was hanging curtains. I was wrong. Selecting a drapery style, installing the rod and deciding on a valance is child’s play compared to remodeling a bathroom. If your relationship survives gutting (the mere sound of that word can be unsettling) your bathroom, debating traditional vs. [...]

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Interior design on a budget with e-decorating from Ethos Design

e-decorating? I know what e-mail and e-newsletter are, but e-decorating? I hadn’t heard of this before I ran across Anna Williams of Ethos Design. Anna creates design kits for people who wish they could hire an interior designer but can’t afford it. I love interior design but can’t really bring a whole room together, so [...]

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Ways to create space and light in a small room

There are many ways to improve a home or apartment without spending a ton of money and remodeling huge portions of the house. A lot of times all it takes are little adjustments to make a difference.  Some houses may have smaller rooms that get cluttered fairly quickly and with little or no windows; light [...]

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