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Splurge-Worthy Everyday Kitchen Cookware, Small Appliances and Daily Use Items

 

Need some new cookware? Wondering what ice maker or countertop appliances to buy for your new home? Here is a roundup of personal favorite kitchen splurges worth every penny.

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FAVORITE KITCHEN ITEMS, COOKWARE AND SMALL APPLIANCES 

Stanley 40oz insulated...

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Best Home Organization Tools and Gadgets - Part Two: Closets and Bathrooms

HOME ORGANIZATION 


*This post is Part 2, the “Closet and Bathroom” edition.  If you want to start with Part 1, home organizing with “Pantry and Kitchen” tips and recommendations, start here: Pro Decorator’s Favorite Home Organization Tools and Gadgets...

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Pro Decorator’s Favorite Home Organization Tools and Gadgets - Part One: Kitchen

Decorating and organization go hand in hand. So much of design is an intangible sense of how you feel in the space. Decorating tv shows and magazines are highly edited - closets and pantries are always shown half full, while paperwork and mail are nowhere to be found.

But when you are...

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The Secret Decor Accessory to Give Your Home a Warm and Welcoming Feel

Lighting design is one of the most overlooked tools when decorating a home yourself. Many people only select 1-2 light sources per room for necessary nighttime visibility, instead of considering how to amplify their design and add warmth. 

While lighting is a complex...

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New Puppy? How to Prep Your Home so Your Decor Doesn’t Get Ruined

Adding a new puppy to your family is an exciting milestone. You can’t wait to bring the tiny furball home and get your fill of cuddles and playtime.  

Just like children, puppies are adorable and provide a ton of laughs; but they are a lot of work too.  Using...

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Best Pendant and Chandelier Lighting Fixtures to Instantly Give Your Home a Design Update

Lighting is one of the fastest ways to upgrade the style and add interest to your home. It serves both as beautiful jewelry for the room and functional illumination of the space.

Builders often use generic lights that they buy in bulk for a discount. Customize your home by changing...

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How to Style Coffee Table Books like a Pro Decorator

Accessorizing your room with luxe coffee table books adds instant sophistication to any space. Study your favorite magazine photos and you will see it’s almost every professional decorators go-to move to stack books on a table somewhere.

Entry tables, end tables, mantles, nightstands,...

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What’s Inside a Professional Decorator and Home Stager’s Toolkit?

Want a peek inside a professional Decorator and Home Stager’s toolkit?  These go-to items and tips will help any DIY homeowner design and style their space with ease.

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Fabric Pill Remover

This fabric shaver and pill remover took me a while...

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Inexpensive Lighting Gadgets that give Your Home a High End Look

While decor shopping, I’m always on the lookout for high-impact home solutions that won’t break the budget.  Whether you are decorating to live or staging to sell, these lighting products will give a wow-factor you didn’t realize your home was missing!

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Pro Decorator Tips and Sources to Use When Shopping for Furniture and Home Decor

Not sure where to begin shopping for furniture and decor? If you want ideas for where else to look besides mass-market retailers, consider the options below.

Most designers mix high priced items and lower prices items to create a complete design & work within budget constraints....

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