Real Decorating for Real People
Selecting something special for an area of your home makes it just that, “special”, and helps it stand out in your neighborhood with eye popping curb appeal. There’s nothing better than a well kept exterior. Why? Well because if you keep it in good shape, it will protect you for years and years to come. …
Like most things, most people don’t do much about a lot of things until it is causing them an up close and personal problem. Like when the car won’t start, or when the roof is leaking, etc. When we see most property disclosure forms filled out by the seller of a home, they typically state…
There’s a chance that if you update your family room, you could bring your family closer together! Family rooms are the perfect place for a busy family to meet at the end of the day or on the weekends to spend time together. Usually there’s plenty of comfortable seating, sometimes a fireplace and almost always…
If you love quilts but can’t sew, how about taking the time to learn a little bit about watercolor painting and paint a quilt for your walls! Matt and I know that quilting is near and dear to many of your hearts. Aside from you telling us about it when we see you out and…
Have fun designing your very own spindle garden angels and then put them together and display them with pride. I have to say, I’m always amazed of the brain power of my pal Shari! When we were preparing for season two of “Around the House with Matt and Shari” she came up with the idea…
It’s important to learn how to create a color “story” for your home because it helps tie all your rooms together making a cohesive design statement. When it comes to pulling your home together and making a color story for it, a good place to start is in your entry. And, the entry in this…
If you are a person who loves to sew, you will be amazed by all of the information our friend Donna has put into this book of sewing knowledge and projects. Matt and I are so lucky. In our business we get to meet some very talented people, and I’m proud to say that I…
Holidays are supposed to be about family, traditions and fun, but it’s important to think about safety at the holidays as well. My suggestion is to think about it a couple days before so you can relax on the big day! Here are a few things to think about the week before Thanksgiving. Regarding the…
Running out of time for making extravagant holiday decorations? Well, here are a few ideas to help keep you sane this Thanksgiving while still reaping the compliments you work so hard for! Make it Natural! Indian corn, gourd pumpkins, and squashes can provide a touch of fall to any table. They can be placed in…
Laminate versus ceramic and what is engineered hardwood…well all the answers are right here. Flooring is one of those decorating items where the more knowledge you have about the products and variety of style the easier it is to make a decision about which type of flooring is best for you home. Flooring choices can vary…
