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Since entering the design industry in 1999, I've had the opportunity to share my love for creating beautiful, livable, and affordable rooms as a business owner, Home Staging & Interior Redesign Expert™, trainer, columnist, contributor, and author. But it wasn't until I was forced to confront the failing relationship I was having with my own home that I truly came to understand the frustration one encounters when they no longer feel a connection to their space. After spending several angst filled years trying to make it work, I finally found my inspiration in the most unlikely place and made an amazing new breakthrough in design! Like any relationship, I discovered it's all about communication and for you... let the discovery begin right here and now with this blog!
The Lands’ End Country Luxe Upholstered Dining Chair with Mahogany Finish suits many decors and adds beauty to them all. Add a high-end feel to your dining experience. Wonderful detailing and sturdy cotton/linen blend fabric.
$99.99 from www.sears.com
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BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT – USA
$184,900.00 USD
Immaculate and spacious, this open floor ranch-style home has it all! A new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new bath with granite, hardwood floors throughout, a handsome living roomfireplace, custom closets, a sunroom, central air, and so much more!
Listed byCountry Manor Realty www.cmrbristol.com (860) 589-2100
GRAND PRAIRIE, ALBERTA-CANADA
$234,900.00 CAD
Only 3 years old, this bi-level home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths along with maple cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and extended living to a large, well proportioned and private deck out back! 
Presented by Casey Van Der Kaa
www.caseyvanderkaa.homesandland.com
(780) 831-9173
MUNNO PARA WEST – AUSTRALIA $220,000.00 AU
The perfect flat offers 3 spacious bedrooms, newly installed floating timber floors, and a wonderful open layout! Enjoy a tiled court out back for easy living.
Offered by John Cullen with www.remax.com.au 0411 607 888 johncullen@remax.com.au
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Traditional porcelain garden seating with a twist, this beautiful piece is perfect for balancing a cup of tea and a good book…or offers you a place to sit in the middle of the garden so you can truly stop and smell the roses!
18 1/4″ high by 14″ in diameter
Available for $149.00 from www.expressionscatalog.com
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Breathe cleaner air and cut down on airborne viruses with the Alen T300 Air Purifier. Using HEPA air filtration, an ozone-safe ionizer, an ultraviolet light and an activated carbon filter, this powerful purifier is sure to sterilize rogue bacteria and eliminate odors in your home.
$299.99 from www.target.com
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Winters not over yet! So if you can’t hang things out on the wash line, this just might be the next best thing. With it’s compact design, you can dry your delicates just about anywhere. Made of sturdy white pine.
$89.00 includes free shipping from www.sears.com
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Motion activated and wireless, this LED light requires no electrician to install. Perfect for those difficult to light places in and around the home. (Think outside entry, closet, stairwell, pantry, garage, etc.)
Only $29.99 plus FREE SHIPPING!
www.sunandmoonecolight.com
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Handmade of sturdy steel, this modern canopy bed would add a sense of whimsy to any bedroom! At 86″ tall, the height can be customized to fit your needs.
Queen-Size Shown – $950.00
(add $100.00 for king)
Available from Delia Furniture on www.etsy.com
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Give your cabinets, closets, cupboards & drawers the decorative edge while still creating function! These all-natural liners provide a wonderfully organic feel and prevent your contents from slipping around.
12″ wide by 5′ long – $7.99 per roll
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SOMERS POINT, NEW JERSEY – USA
$229,000.00 USD
This 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath home offers a modern kitchen, updated bathrooms, and newer mechanics and electric. With both a Florida room and deck, you’ll be able to make the most of this beautifully wooded lot.
Presented by Mark Arbeit
www.markatthelake.com
(609) 402-5885
markabeit@aol.com
GRANBY, QUEBEC – CANADA
$199,500.00 CAD
Located on a small lot with mature trees, this cottage-style home has hardwood floors throughout, as well as an updated kitchen and finished 2nd floor Owner’s Suite with clawfoot tub and loaded with charm!
Presented by Guy Nolin
www.remax-quebec.com
(450) 378 – 4120
COLLEGE VIEW, LLANDOVERY – WALES
$219, 995.00 EU
Deceptively large, this 4-bedroom period home is fitted with 3 fire-boxes, a brick fireplace, exposed-brick walls, wood floors, and a modern kitchen. The rear terrace is quaint and has it’s own apple tree!
For further information, contact Russell Baldwin & Bright at www.rbbproperty.co.uk or call them at 01874 508168.
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This mirror is hand-crafted by a Haitian artist and made from the steel of recycled barrels. Depicting life under the sea withswimming fishes and swirling sea grass, this piece measures 16-inches in diameter and each design is truly unique. To make it even more appealing, proceeds from the sale of this mirror go back to Haiti to provide nutritious food, housing, and medical care!
$75.00 from the ‘Heart of Haiti Shop’ at www.macys.com
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This beautiful wood-veneer cabinet comes in three finishes and several different sizes, too! A stylish way to store your shoes.
$199.00 at www.homedecorators.com
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A strata is a casserole made of eggs, cheese, and cubed bread/potatoes. It is considered a ‘comfort food’ and can be layered with many different ingredients including meats, sausages, and veggies. The combinations are endless and depending on the ingredients, a strata is flexible enough to be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This is one of my favorites!
BRIE & EGG STRATA From www.cookinglight.com
2 teaspoons olive oilHeat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, potato, and bell pepper; sauté 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. Combine onion mixture and bread.
Place half of bread mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with half of Brie. Top with remaining bread mixture and remaining Brie.
Place egg substitute and eggs in a medium bowl. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, herbes de Provence, and pepper. Add milk, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Pour egg mixture over bread mixture. Let stand 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°.
Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
PLEASE NOTE: Herbes de Provence (Provençal herbs) is a mixture of dried herbs from Provence invented in the 1970s.
The standard mixture typically contains savory, fennel, basil, and thyme flowers and other herbs. The proportions vary by manufacturer. Thyme usually dominates the taste produced by the herb mixture. Lavendar is only added in American mixes but is not used in French traditional mixes.
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Start your day out right with these ultra thick luxury bath towels in 60 colors to choose from. The Super pile collection is woven with bias trim for strength and piece-dyed for deep colorfastness.
$76.00 from www.gracioushome.com
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Aged with an antique finish, these rustic wire baskets are perfect to hold hand towels, lotions and potions, cd’s, and more! 8″h X 18″w X 10.34″d
$68.00 for the pair from www.garnethill.com
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The end result is a wonderful, happy space that is as perfect for the owner as the owner is for the space!
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An exclusive reproduction of a 19th Century American game board, use this versatile piece for serving or artwork. Sold individually, each tray measures 24-inches square by 3-inches deep.
$64.00 from www.wisteria.com
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This kitchenette has a cool retro feel and compact yet functional design. Many upgrades to choose from, perfect for a small studio or cabin.
Starting around $1299.99 from http://www.acmekitchenettes.com/
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This fun and funky 16 X 16 decorative pillow cover is made with a white cotton backing, green felted olive, and hand-printed lettering.
$36.00 from Olive Handmade at http://www.etsy.com/
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OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – USA
$189,000.00 USD
Situated on 5.50 woodland acres, this single story home features wood floors, a wood burning fireplace, a large eat-in kitchen, screened-in porch, and new central air The beautiful landscape and the seclusion it offers will allow you to enjoy nature and outdoor activities year round in your very own private, park-like setting!
Presented by Lee McMinn
www.kessingerrealestate.com
(662) 473 – 0535
lee@kessingerrealestate.com
VICTORIA, BC – CANADA
$169,000.00 CDN
Ever heard the term “whatever floats your boat?” Well, they really mean it this time! So check out this cool houseboat. Who wants waterfront when you can actually live right on the water? Features include a marine-style barbeque, custom built-in dresser, and of course a to-die-for view! I think you could live a pretty unique life in this very unique home! How cool is that?
Presented by Ron Neal
www.ronneal.com
(250) 386 – 8181
Team@RonNeal.com
BANANA BEACH, ELEUTHERA – BAHAMAS
$125,000.00 USD
Here’s your chance to turn your dreams of becoming a real Bahama-Mama into your reality! Located in the gated community of Banana Beach and just a 3-minute walk to the sand, this might very well be a once in a lifetime oppor-tunity! Surrounded by swaying palms, fruit trees, and tropical foliage, you can easily customize this affordable island cottage to fit your style!
Presented by Jonathan Morris
www.paradisebahamas.com
Jonathan.P.Morris@SouthebysRealty.com
(242) 332 – 2820
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