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The good news is that there are seemingly endless options when it comes to paint colors. The not so good news is that this number of options can be completely overwhelming! Popular paint distributor Benjamin Moore has over 3500 color selections available to you and Sherwin Williams has over 1500. Is your basement full of […]

My Best Tips for Choosing the Right Paint for Your Home

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Happy New Year! I think 2020 showed us how important “home” really is to us. It became a haven in ways we have never experienced. As much as I desire to spend time with friends and family, eat at my favorite restaurants and travel, I have been so thankful to have a home that creates […]

Easy Ways to Refresh Your Home

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July is the perfect time to explore the coastal design style- one of my favorites! Different images may come to mind when you think of coastal design. Over the years, our family has vacationed in many beach homes and condos and we have seen some unusual design choices. There was the house where every room […]

Coastal Design

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What’s one of the easiest ways to make a big change in your kitchen and bath design? Paint those dated cabinets!  When we moved into our home several years ago, the cabinets were white and the countertops were green laminate. We eventually changed the countertops and I antiqued the white cabinets. I enjoyed this design […]

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