Spring into Independence Fair, an informational event targeted specifically for local women, is this Saturday, May 18th from 10 am to 2pm at the Promenade at Middletown (70 Fulton Street). The Spring Provisional Class of the Orange County division of Junior League is collaborating with Literacy Orange to organize this event. The Junior League of [...]
This has been an extremely busy month for me. Besides being booked with clients I also did a presentation at the Builders Association of the Hudson Valley earlier this month. Last week I finished up a 2-day Introduction of Home Staging class @ SUNY Ulster. During the Question and Answer segment of each event I [...]
When life happens it is important to adapt to those changes or you will remain stuck. Not all change is bad unless you are someone who does not adapt well to change. Things will be different; it is up to the individual on how you handle it. The one thing we can have complete and [...]
When selecting paint color during a consultation I am asked what finish should the paint be ordered in. The best finish depends on the desired look, condition of wall and room use. Terry Sardella Worden and Denise Rutherford of Gervic Paint in Middletown offer this advice on how to decide what paint finish to use: [...]
Admittedly, I am not a handy person. It always impresses me when someone can fix things. Power tools are not my friend. I am the proud owner of a power drill which sits charged and ready for action. It has never been used. Susan Corbo is co-owner of Attention2Detail, a design and staging company in [...]
The most important room of the house is often the most neglected. If you’re thinking it’s the kitchen, the heart of the home, you are close. The kitchen nourishes the home but the master bedroom serves the home. Think about how you feel after a night of restless sleep. It really can affect every aspect [...]
It is important to create a bedroom that allows you to rest and relax. Without a good night’s sleep, it is difficult to function during the day. Besides decorating elements, there are 2 important items to consider in creating a comfortable bedroom: a good quality mattress and high thread count sheets. The thread count is [...]
LEARN HOW TO CREATE A BEDROOM SANCTUARY Accredited Design Professional to Host Free Presentation Claudia Jacobs of Claudia Jacobs Designs, LLC will be hosting a free presentation at the Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, N.Y. on Thursday, July 26, 2012 from 7pm to 8:30pm. There will be valuable information on how to make [...]
Thinking of changing or updating your home? Try to figure out what is bothering you about the space and changes you want to make. Decorating problems to look for: Too much clutter Too much furniture or not enough Poor furniture placement Lack of purpose or function Poorly placed wall art Color issues Looks dated Scale [...]
When it comes to lighting a home office, it’s important to create a comfortable environment that is free of harsh contrasts and distracting glare. Your physical comfort has a lot to do with the lighting in your office. If you don’t feel good in a space, you won’t work as productively. Lighting can have a big [...]
