Interior Design

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Decorating Tips for your house… from the White House

Interior designer, Maureen Reddy, owner of DaVinci Designer Gallery, Winthrop, MA, has returned from Washington D.C. where she joined a team of volunteers to decorate the White House for the holidays. During the 5 day decorating spree, Reddy recognized that … Continue reading
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Decorating the White House

  In late September, the e-mail that I had been anticipating arrived. I received confirmation from the White House that I would be joining the team of volunteers to decorate for the holidays. This exciting news meant I could cross … Continue reading
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Feng Shui For The Office: How to write ROCK YOUR WORLD at work and maximize flow and harmony in your professional life

How to write ROCK YOUR WORLD at work and maximize flow and harmony in your professional life As the rock classic by Queen reminds, Feng Shui can ROCK YOU… through good times and rocky times, alike. Feng Shui can energize … Continue reading
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Secrets to a Solid Home Improvement Contract

Clarity, Simplicity & Purpose – the secrets to a solid home improvement contract Clear Verbal Communication & Detailed Written Contracts Can Prevent Home Improvement Nightmares Before starting major home improvements or modifications, you must build a solid foundation with clear … Continue reading
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Am I Crazy?

I was reading an article in Remodeling Magazine the other day and I was very curious about the fact that several contractors were interviewed for the article and one of the things that really stuck out to me was one … Continue reading

Style is Subjective

What is your style? Do you dress up or dress down? Do you dress in a classic, modern or vintage way or perhaps strive for something more individual? It has often been said that pet owners look like their dogs … Continue reading
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Interiors For Your Little Explorers

Many people can benefit from a multi-sensory environment but it is particularly useful for engaging with children and capturing their imagination to either stimulate or be calming and soothing. At home, elements of a multi-sensory play space can be incorporated … Continue reading

Splash-back World

If you are decorating in the kitchen then you probably have a point on your ‘to do’ list somewhere which says ‘choose tiles’. Have you given any thought, however, to alternative materials for your kitchen splash-backs? If not then you … Continue reading

Daybed Rave

I can’t help it – I absolutely love daybeds! They are just the ultimate in home indulgence as they give you a cast iron excuse for lounging about and even grabbing forty winks during daylight hours. What could be more … Continue reading
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How to Use Feng Shui in Your Home Office

Placing things in just the right layout in your office will help you find success.  This is because the right layout will create a good flow of chi.  Chi is the universal life force present in all things.  Feng shui’s … Continue reading