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Personalized décor

When it comes to home decoration, some valley residents are seeking one-of-a-kind artful options to not just reflect their style but their personal lives as well. Personalized items can not only beautify one’s living space, but can double as thoughtful gifts and works of art.

Apartments need bold decorations

The experts at Home & Garden Television offer these helpful tips of things not to do when decorating an apartment.

Blenko’s influence on glass strong

Collectors are beginning to realize that Blenko glass has had an important influence on glass design in America.

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Versatile console solves many tricky decorating problems

Only last week I was accompanying a client on a walk-through of her new custom home that was in the final stages of being drywalled. That’s always an exciting time for both homeowner and designer because a number of the fundamental pieces in the building and design process truly seem to materialize for the first time and suddenly the home is “there.” It’s real, three-dimensional and the room proportions are what they are — for better or for worse.

Bath fixture designs continue to evolve

High-quality bathroom and kitchen equipment is one of the main drivers of new-home sales in the United States. But most Americans probably don’t realize that’s not a factor at all in many other countries.

Outdoor ‘floor plans’ need time to create, furnish properly

The most successful interior decorating is accomplished in stages. It takes time to accumulate the furnishings, color palette and the personal touches that make your rooms compelling for you and the way you live.

Outdated ski lodge becomes ‘chalet chic’ suite

Brian is a former downhill skier who spent much of his life hitting the slopes, traveling around the globe and competing in four Olympics. But those days are behind him and his newest adventure is in full swing.

Autumn surprises help plans fall in place

Maybe it’s the crisp air that energizes me or the beauty of the fall trees that inspires me, but when autumn hits, I can’t wait to entertain. While I’m eager to fill my home with friends this time of year, I’m equally as excited to spend a Sunday afternoon creating a memorable dining-room display that will delight my guests.

WINTER WATERS

There are swimming pools in the Snow Belt and swimming pools in the Sun Belt. To properly winterize a pool in the Sun Belt, simply reduce the amount of chemicals you regularly feed the pool and consider reducing its daily filtration time. To properly winterize a pool in the Snow Belt … well … there are way too many steps so it’s much easier just to move to the Sun Belt.

World on verge of foreclosure of a different sort

For most of us, our home is our biggest investment as well as our place of sanctuary. Home means family, security, peace and stability. That’s why losing one’s home is a traumatic and unfortunate experience.

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