Archives for January 2014

Flash Of Inspiration

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“You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you.”

– Brian Tracy

Moving During Winter

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Your Total Home Organizing and Decluttering Guide

Take it slow or be a speed demon — this room-by-room approach to organizing and storage will get your home in shape no matter how you roll

Screen Shot 2014-01-02 at 7.57.08 AMParty’s over, folks. It’s that time of year — now that the stockings have been taken down and the confetti has been swept away, any excuse to hold off on decluttering your home is long gone. Take advantage of the new year and give your home a fresh start. We’ve compiled some of the best cleaning and organizing guides from Houzz, room by room, to help you start off the year with a clean slate.

Kitchen ideas, bathroom ideas, and more ∨Consider a versatile murphy bed when looking for guest beds, find the perfect office chair, and work with a contractor in your area to create a fun yet functional home office.
From luxury wallpaper to a wall stencil, designer upholstery fabric to room dividers, design doesn’t stop at construction.

Existing Home Sales Report From NAR [INFOGRAPHIC]

NAR Existing Home Sale Report 3Q 2013

January Checklist for a Smooth-Running Home

Screen Shot 2013-12-31 at 8.47.26 AMJanuary brings fresh starts and renewed hopes for the year ahead. Of course, with the excitement of the holidays done and months of winter stretching out before us, January can also be a bit of a downer — especially for those in cold climates. Make the most of the first month of 2014 by taking time to say goodbye to the old year (and the holiday decorations), give your home the TLC it needs to see it through winter storms, and dream up plans for the months ahead. Here are 10 to-dos to get your year off to a good start.

Architecture, interior design, and more ∨Use the help of top home decorators to select matching a bed table and a new lampshade for your own bedroom design.
Select patio furniture to match your style, designer garden sheds or even a greenhouse to personalize your landscape.

Welcome to 2014 – Quotes To Live By

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“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” – Benjamin Franklin

“To dream anything that you want to dream. That’s the beauty of the human mind. To do anything that you want to do. That is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself to test your limits. That is the courage to succeed.” – Bernard Edmonds