Home Decor

Architecture That Lasts a Lifetime, Timber Frame Tudors Have Historic Allure Says Bernadette Schaeffler

By Joanna England / June 28, 2013 /

I love that, even though Bernadette Schaeffler has lived in the U.S. for years, she’s still inspired by the architecture and design from her native Germany. The country is known for its architecture and art (and beer!), so when Bernadette professed her love for Germany’s timber frame buildings, we knew her feelings were sincere. “While…

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Is An Interior Designer Worth The Investment? If You Value Your Time And Money It Is, Says Margaret Chambers

By Joanna England / June 28, 2013 /

In this world of HGTV and do-it-yourself reality shows, many homeowners may have the misperception that hiring an interior designer is not valuable. And while there is a range of interior designers doing business, the benefits of hiring a skilled, recognized and certified ASID interior designer will have big dividends for the homeowner in the long run. Be on the lookout for unskilled, amateur “decorators” who lack training and certification.

Let’s go through some of the most common myths about hiring an interior designer.

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Garage Sale or Estate Sale? Both Can Help You Clean House And Get Organized, Says Lorraine Brock

By Joanna England / June 27, 2013 /

When it comes to finding a place for everything, well, let’s just say that there isn’t always a place for everything. And when you don’t have a place for everything, you’ve got clutter. Where there’s clutter, there’s a mess waiting to happen. That’s when it’s time to hire an organizer who can help sort your possessions and help you sell off the rest.

But how do you go about it? And what’s the difference between an “Estate Sale” and a “Garage Sale?” Want to find out more? Read on for for an article from Lorraine Brock, founder of Get Organized!

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Dallas Real Estate News: British Production Company is Searching for America’s Most Extreme Homes

By Karen Eubank / June 17, 2013 /

Pioneer Productions, a British TV company, is headed to Texas  in July and they’re on the hunt. Their new series is about extreme homes. That means unusual and unique, not just glamorous! Think Steel House in Lubbock. They’ve shot that one already, but it’s just the sort of thing they’re looking for. We’ve already told…

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Dallas Real Estate News: British Production Company is Searching for America's Most Extreme Homes

By Karen Eubank / June 17, 2013 /

Pioneer Productions, a British TV company, is headed to Texas  in July and they’re on the hunt. Their new series is about extreme homes. That means unusual and unique, not just glamorous! Think Steel House in Lubbock. They’ve shot that one already, but it’s just the sort of thing they’re looking for. We’ve already told…

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