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Home Staging and Decorating thought activism at its most passionate! Snappy answers and reasoned resets for your space and your stuff, and why it all matters so darn much.
Paraphrasing Mr. Rogers: Look for the SHARERS
“ When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ “ While I don’t remember watching Mr. … Continued
Going for the Gold: Meet Joey!
A few days ago had started writing about a project I’ve been watching, and was now going to be participating in. The 1950s ranch house at 64 Holbrooke Road in White Plains has been transformed into an eco-friendly model of green building, and … Continued
Decorating FAQs: Do You Make Money on What We Buy, or Services You Reccomend?
FAQs is a series that gives quick and simple answers to the questions I hear the most often (click here to read others) Love this question. In my years of retail, lack of transparency in the cost structure of working with … Continued
DId You Know: This Week Is An Elvis Triple-Header
Did You Know: An Elvis Triple-Header This week has a lot of Elvis history to it. Earlier in the week was the 55th anniversary of Elvis’ purchase of the mansion in 1957. Built in 1939 on what was originally farmland owned … Continued
What’s New In My Staging Kit This Week?
Staging is the art of making someone’s space, and their stuff look their best. With more and more sellers needing to stay in their house til it sells, you are working with their things, that more often than not, need a little … Continued
Why Red Wine Needs to Breathe, There are 19 Stars on Indianna’s State Flag (and other bits of information)
Beyond ‘because’, I never knew why… “Red wine has a higher molecular weight, and gives off vapor less readily. The more solid and substantial the wine, the more the release of its aroma and bouquet depend on gentle warmth. The lighter … Continued
One of the Best Things About This Time of Year
Nighttime baseball, under the lights, no mosquitos! Yorktown Dept of Rec International League, Route 202 field 5/10/10
The Mothers In My Life
Besides being a proper-noun, “Mother” is also both a noun and a verb, and as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found my definition of mother has broadened. I choose to include all the strong women I know and admire who provide love and guidance, support and encouragement, all … Continued
The View From My Living Room
Cherry Blossom Festival 5/2/10 One of the things that makes this time of year so great.