The holidays are over, and as much as we enjoyed the festive spirit and the decorations that came along with it, it's time to take them down. But that doesn't mean your home has to look bare and uninspiring. It's time to transition your decorations from the holidays to winter. Whether you're a die-hard Christmas decorator or someone looking to add some cozy winter...

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With so many inspiring designs to explore, it can be hard to settle on just one style that's 'you'. But don't worry! Finding the right look and feel you love for your home is possible. With some time dedicated to exploring your options (which starts now!), it'll become easy-breezy in no time when creating the home of your dreams. Here are some tips for discovering yo...

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Most rooms in your home are a constant buzz of activity, but your bedroom should be where you can truly relax and unwind after a long and busy day. It’s the one space in your home that is designed to calm and comfort you. Thankfully you don’t need to overhaul your bedroom or spend a fortune creating a personal retreat. You can create a more relaxing bedroom that ...

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Open concept floor plans have continued to grow in popularity. While there is plenty of love about them, like the open and airy feeling they provide, they also present a challenge when it comes to selecting paint colors. How do you make each area in your home look and feel unique without disrupting the flow from room to room? There’s a careful balance to strike b...

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Summer Fun

This gorgeous Bay Area weather has summer planning in full swing! Are you planning to stay local or head away this summer? The first move-ins will happen at The Enclave at Waverly Park in Mountain View at the end of the summer, so homebuyers will be watching their new homes come to fruition. Here are some ideas for how to enjoy your summer: (more…)......

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If you are like me, you LOVE receiving the holiday cards in the mail. One of my dearest friends showed me a great way to add the holiday cards to your decorating for the holidays.  Best part - it just takes some yarn and mini wood clothespins from Michael's. I used the hooks at the top of our bookshelves and attached the yarn to either side across the windows...

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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we thought it would be great to share some ideas from recent magazines.  Whether you are looking for a twist to your holiday meal decorating or some delicious recipes, look no further. Although the weather this week has been a bit chilly, it can be warm at Thanksgiving and Sunset magazine serves up 20 wonderful ideas...

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How to Bring Spring Home.

Who doesn’t love Spring?  This year for certain will be much anticipated.   Although we needed the rain and we are grateful, we are now truly looking forward to the promise and beauty of Spring.  One way to welcome in Spring is to do it through your decorating.  Happily, you can bring Spring into your home now, even if Punxsutawney Phil the gro...

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Do you envision it as a spa in Sonoma? Picture this as a calm, serene place, with neutral colors, shades of white, gray, beige, popping with colors of nature in variations of green.    Smooth tiles with movement, glass tiles, dark smooth woods, Berber carpets. [caption id="attachment_631" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The Perfect Retreat - a soaking tub ...

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We all dream of having the perfect home - that is always in style.  Picking the perfect color scheme for your home can sometimes seem as difficult as quantum physics.  Don’t be afraid!  We are here to help you out with the upcoming color trends that the design industry has for fall and winter. Remember playing in your grandmother’...

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