Is Your Home Stuck in a Time Warp? Here are Some Suggestions for Updating Your Decor!
Posted by Ragan Corliss on August 17, 2012 · 2 Comments
This living room had a great look in the 1980’s – 1990’s, but it was ready for an update now that it’s 20 – 30 years later. Read on for room updating tips and to view the “after” photos of this room…
Glitz and Glam Must Haves for an Updated Interior– If You’re Not into the Rustic Touches
Posted by Ragan Corliss on February 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment
If you’re not into adding any rustic touches to your decor as I discussed a couple blogs back, than you may want to consider adding some glitz and glam touches. Glitzy touches can come in many forms, from metallic paint colors, to a little bling on your chandelier. Here are some fun examples to help you see what I’m talking about…
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January… A Great Month to Start Turning Your Dreams into Reality in 3 Simple Steps!
Posted by Ragan Corliss on January 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Here we are in January… It’s a great month to dream big about what we’d really like to do or have done to our homes. You might be thinking that your want-list will never happen, or at least in the near future. However, once you follow these three steps, you will be well on your way to accomplishing your dreams!
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Beware of Trends… Especially When Purchasing a Sofa!
Posted by Ragan Corliss on January 26, 2011 · 13 Comments
Oh the trends that are thrust upon us by the store specials. The floral sofa fad is a great example of a short-lived trend that caused people to spend more money than they originally intended, and then tire of the look very fast. These short lived trends quickly become outdated and people end up spending the money to replace them sooner rather then later…
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Tips for Redecorating Your Home Office
Posted by Ragan Corliss on January 20, 2011 · 2 Comments
The home office is usually a room that gets the most neglect, however a couple of good reasons to focus decorating your den are that it will help you be more productive for one, and if you plan the space right you can turn it into a guest room as well. Here are some great tips for making your den a more enjoyable place for working and/or functioning as a nice guestroom…
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Design and Remodeling Tips to Help Increase the Value of Your Home
Posted by Ragan Corliss on January 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment
This slow real estate market is the perfect time to think about improvements you can make to your home that will increase the value, as well as help your home show well if you plan to put it on the market in the next few years.
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New Goals for the New Year… 8 Tips for Tackling Your Home Interior Dreams
Posted by Ragan Corliss on January 5, 2011 · 1 Comment
There is all this talk about weight loss and fitness goals for New Year’s resolutions, but equally important are setting your goals for your home! Start out the new year with these 8 tips to help you tackle your home improvement dreams…
Decorating Tips for Adding a Tuscan Touch to Your Home Interior
Posted by Ragan Corliss on November 7, 2010 · 4 Comments
When I design rooms with a Tuscan feel I add custom window treatments with a lot of fullness, iron or carved wood curtain rods, iron candle holders and wall sconces, stone finish on walls, large-scale chandeliers and traditional furniture with carved wood…
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Tips for Adding Warmth to Your Fall Decor as it Gets Cooler Outside
Posted by Ragan Corliss on October 20, 2010 · 2 Comments
Fall colors can really help to warm things up inside as it gets colder outside. The orange and gold tones combined with greens, browns and natural tones add a great deal of warmth and lighten things up as our days get shorter and it gets dark earlier.
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Designing Bedroom Interiors, continued: Custom Elements and Bedside Stands
Posted by Ragan Corliss on October 13, 2010 · 1 Comment
As discussed this week on the Pete and Brenda Radio Show. Wake up with Pete and Brenda every week day from 6 to 9 EST and 3 to 6 PT! on 93.5 FM LIFE – Positive Music for a Positive Life in Rome, Georgia. Click here to listen live from anywhere! Bedside stands: Are a great … Continue reading →