Posted by Ragan Corliss on June 9, 2010 · 3 Comments
My niece, who is getting married this summer, asked for my help with the center pieces for her wedding. This blog includes an example of a process for designing any centerpiece whether it’s for your home or a larger event, and also some money saving ideas, which are especially important if you have several tables to decorate.
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Posted by Ragan Corliss on May 11, 2010 · 7 Comments
I frequently meet with clients who have inherited some furniture that is meaningful to them, and or they may have purchased furniture that doesn’t quite fit with the design style they’re after. Mixing furniture styles is a common challenge for people. This blog contains some tips for dealing with this issue and also some real life examples and solutions.
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Posted by Ragan Corliss on April 28, 2010 · 3 Comments
As discussed on the Pete and Brenda radio show, 04/28/10, 12:40pm and 9:40pm PST…
Apparently not only do we need to watch out for toxic leather sofas coming from China*, but also drywall! With the popularity of HGTV and many people getting inspired to be “do-it-yourselfers” , it’s important to know the health hazards involved. We’ve all heard about the hazards of lead in paint, but there are other health hazards that we scarcely hear about. This is a bit of a grim subject but also very important for people who plan to work on their homes. This blog includes some areas to look out for when working on your home.
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Posted by Ragan Corliss on March 24, 2010 · 3 Comments
4 R’s of Spring Interior Decorating
– Rearrange
– Reduce Clutter
– Renew and Reuse
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Posted by Ragan Corliss on March 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment
As discussed on the Pete and Brenda radio show this week, this article contains some green, money saving tips for updating your window treatments by renewing and reusing…
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Devine Decorating Results for Your Interior 