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Does it seem that your home looks pretty much like everyone else’s? You can change that easily with a trip to the past.

Shopping for products made before mass merchandising and buying things because they were in style allows you to discover treasures that will make your home more particularly yours.

Spend some time shopping before starting to buy if you have no experience with antique stores and fairs. You will start to get an understanding of prices, as well as beginning to learn what styles from yesterday appeal to you. It could be the ornate lines of the Victorian period or the handmade feel of the Arts & Crafts era. Or maybe you’ll find the mid-century modern’s clean lines appealing. Whatever you select, one or two accessories or pieces of furniture can be a special addition to your home.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to start your own collection from the past. Here are a couple of interests people developed that cost very little to collect.

The old fishing lures work well pinned to a wide ribbon and hung in some narrow space on the wall. Place these keys on a table or in a bowl where people can examine them at their leisure when they visit.

If you find yourself enchanted enough by one time to explore decorating an entire room in that mode, visit us to discuss the perfect flooring or area rug to complement the look. Our flooring options can help you make any era’s style come alive.

When you’re working to get one or more children off to school in the morning, do you find yourself searching for gloves, hats and homework almost every morning? This may be the solution for you.

Whether you have a mudroom or not, you can create an organized place for everyone to put away their outdoor gear and school supplies.

Start with one or more rugs to absorb the results of winter weather and place damp boots or shoes for drying. Cubbies like these are a fun way to help everyone stay organized, or you may want to shop for actual school lockers for a special look. Want something simpler? How about a series of hooks with a shelf over each so family members have their own special space assigned to help keep everything together. You could stencil everyone’s name over their specific area to avoid confusion and arguments.

You may have a closet for this purpose, but it seems as though children can’t find a way to open a door. Setting their things on a hook or two is almost as easy as throwing them on the floor, so this idea may make you more successful at getting them to straighten up their things.

Have a few extra hooks? Adults can also benefit from this easy-to-use set up. One place for coat, gloves, keys, and purse or wallet can make mornings easier for everyone in the family.

Yes, this boy’s room has been defeated by the robot with blue arms. While the toy itself may not scare you, the pile below him and piles like this one are the bane of many mothers and fathers of boys.

How does this happen? Too many holidays, too many times when the request for one more toy is granted, too many weekly allowances spent on a robot or a car rather than easily consumed candy. The result – a bedroom in disorder and the rest of the house under siege from the overflow!

Smart parents realize that there is no total escape from this until their child or children leave home – and even then boxes of paraphernalia may be left behind. In the meantime, how do you contain the situation?

Start with storage. There appear to be drawers behind this pile, but chances are they are already assigned for clothes, etc. So instead look for bins, baskets and other containers. If possible, use the containers as sorting tools – for cars, robots, animals and of course an “I don’t know what it is” box. Sorting should be your child’s job, but chances are you will have to offer a supporting hand. This may combine sitting on the floor with him and comments such as, “you can’t go play until…” with “if you do this you can have….”

Now is the time to pull out your secret weapon. With cash in hand, offer to buy any toys that he no longer wants or has grown out of for real money that can be used to buy new toys. Keep prices under control. You want to be able to give away a goodly amount of this pile and end up with only a couple of new toys to help reconcile your child to the losses.

This is not a chauvinistic blog. You could have equal time in a girl’s room and only the toys would differ. In either case, as we enter the season when yet more toys are likely to enter the home – with your approval or not – now is the time to get things under control…while you still can!

Many homes have dining and living areas within a single open space, and it can be a decorating challenge to satisfy both functions while keeping the room harmonized.

This room does a good job with both. Let’s see what was done to make it work.

First, colors and design harmonize within the space. Classic wood flooring and paint as well as window coverings also mesh. By doing this, the long view of the room feels cohesive.

To define boundaries for the living room, the area rug captures every piece of furniture. The simple rug provides a defined living area, supported by chairs aimed toward the center. As a final touch, the table between the two chairs adds to the sense of a boundary and actually closes off a pathway between the living and dining areas.

The dining area is rectangular, so choosing a rectangle shape for the dining table emphasizes the dining room boundary. The area without a rug provides plenty of space for six people to eat comfortably. The chandelier overhead also provides evidence that this is a dining room in spite of the close proximity to the living area.

The fireplace provides a focal point for the living room and the dining room needs something on that wall also. By placing the two tall plants on either side of the window, the dining space has its own presence.

Many people choose to use a bookshelf or other piece of furniture to separate two functional areas, but in this room, the rug serves the same purpose without creating a feeling of a room that is too divided.

One of the best ways to update your home is with a color change. Colors go in and out of fashion in home products as well as clothes, and changing your home’s color palette can be a great way to modernize your home’s look.

One place to start looking at color is your local decorator fabric store. In less than an hour you can get exposed to all of the newest colors and patterns in home design. It’s also a great way to explore your choices for a new look.

Walk around the store with an open mind. Are you drawn to the stripes in bold tones or the simple small print in fall colors? Do you find yourself heading for the solids or have the floral prints captured your attention? As you wander through the store, eventually a handful of fabrics will stand out for you. Have the salesperson pull them and look at your choices together. Are there two or three or four that really excite your imagination? Well, buy a quarter to half-yard of each and take them home.

Scatter your purchases around your house and move them often. See how each looks under varying lights. As you live with them, eventually one or two will start to lead the pack. Now it’s time for the next step. Grab those swatches and bring them to our showroom. We’ll help you find the best choices in flooring, cabinets, and so much more for you new colors!

Without leaving your home, you can get into better shape. Even three times a week can make a difference in your health and your life.

One spot that works for most homes is in front of the sofa in the living or dining room if you move the coffee table to the side. This can also put you in a position to see your television and DVD player. Many exercise programs are available at a minimal price on DVD.

If you have carpeting, you can simply add a beach towel and you’re ready to go. If you have hardwood or tile floors, or if you just want more cushioning, look for a yoga mat. These are available at many discount and department stores and provide the softness you need to handle floor exercises.

Any kind of exercise is good for you, but the best approach is to include strength, flexibility and aerobic elements. For aerobics, take a walk or pick up one or more dance exercise DVDs. Strength training can involve repetitions of various exercises or moving with weights – either dumbbells or wrist and ankle weights. For flexibility training, yoga is one of the best tools. Pick up a book or DVD to start. If you progress well, you may want to take an occasional class to have the instructor help you with the proper form.

Taking better care of you doesn’t require a gym. Just commit to making slow changes and getting more active and you will reap the rewards.

Buying a home can feel like an unending quest. The good news is that work is done. The other – not bad – news is that you still have decisions to make.

Are you satisfied with the look of your home? Do you plan to put in new flooring and window treatments or to repaint? If so and your budget allows it, consider getting these projects finished before moving in.

All of these are easier to manage before your furniture arrives. Removing old flooring can create a lot of dust. Installers find it easier to focus on the job when they don’t have to manage your furniture at the same time. Window treatments eliminate the need for temporary window coverings, and their look can affect your choice of paint color in each room.

Be sure to measure all of your new rooms and make a preliminary plan for where each major piece of furniture will fit. This makes moving faster and smoother for you and your movers, as well as potentially less expensive if you’re paying by the hour. You may want to label all of your boxes for the appropriate rooms to make unpacking more efficient.

Once you’ve settled in, take some time before buying any additional furniture or hanging pictures. Give yourself a chance to get comfortable in your home before you make decisions on what else it needs. With your choice of flooring, window coverings and paint taken care of, it will be easier to complete your decorating plans.

When it’s time to replace a room’s flooring, the following questions may help you focus your shopping experience.

1. What purpose does the room have now and what purpose do you anticipate in the future? Today’s den may be tomorrow’s nursery or once a child leaves home their room may become a guest room. Good flooring will last a long time. Think about current and future plans for the room.
2. What expectations do you have for the new flooring? Is low maintenance or style the most important goal? Write a list of your expectations in terms of performance. Your salesperson can help you narrow your search based on that information.
3. Will that room stay in its current style or evolve in a new direction? Has your taste changed over the years? Make sure that you choose flooring that will allow you to make other changes in the future.
4. Are there any color requirements or preferences for the room? Be sure to choose flooring to work with future color plans.
5. What are your budget goals for replacing the flooring? You may be willing to spend a bit more if the flooring you choose will enhance the resale value. Having a least a budget range in mind will help your salesperson direct you to the appropriate options.

Finding the answers to these questions will give you a good start to your shopping efforts, making your flooring selection easier and more enjoyable.

Can you believe that Easter Sunday is this week?  It seems as if the year is flying right by!  We’d like to share some useful information with you just in case you or someone in your family dropped some Easter egg dye on the carpet.  Happy Easter!

Detergent Solution – Mix one fourth (1/4) teaspoon of a liquid dishwashing detergent per one (1) cup of lukewarm water. NEVER USE A STRONGER CONCENTRATION! Thorough rinsing is necessary to remove detergent residues that may cause rapid soiling. It may be necessary to rinse with warm water several times to completely remove residues. (See Residue Precautions.) Care should be used in selecting a detergent. Never use a laundry detergent of any type, because laundry detergents may contain optical brighteners (flourescent dyes) that dye the fiber. Do not select an automatic dishwashing detergent because many contain bleaching agents that destroy dyes and some fibers.

Warm Water – Lukewarm tap water should be used in most cases to rinse the cleaning solutions from the fiber. Failure to completely rinse the solutions from the fiber may cause accelerated soiling.

Ammonia Solution – Mix one (1) tablespoon of household ammonia per cup of water. Please note: Be aware that ammonia, if used improperly, can cause a color change. Be sure to test a hidden area.

Call a Professional – Professional cleaners have the ability and the equipment to use more aggressive cleaning solutions to remove stubborn spills. Always consider consulting a professional cleaner regarding any spot removal question. CRI – 1-800-882-8846.

Sometimes when you redecorate you can become burnt out and ready to just be done. It’s during this time that you may overlook finishing details. Believe it or not, these finishing details are what is needed to achieve a completed look.

Accessories should be placed in and around your interior. Accessories can be anything from books, pottery, greenery, framed photos, centerpieces, area rugs, and candles. Also don’t forget to use accent pillows on seating and beds. Accents pillows are a must on sofas and loveseats, so try not to leave those items out. Also decorative throws add a finished look and comfort to seating.

Lamps and other accent lighting are necessary to provide task lighting as well as a warm cozy glow. Overhead fixtures alone do not make a room more inviting. Rely on table and floor lamps for accent lighting.

Assess areas in your home that feel unfinished to you, chances are one finishing detail to that particular architectural feature or area can make vast improvements and complete a space!