My new slate walkway!!

My new slate walkway is finally done!! So proud of myself. This is my first attempt, and I must say, not too shabby! It was hard work, but worth the effort. Now, I have a great place to store some of my outdoor items, and I don't have to worry about mud or weeds.

When I had my new shed built, there was dirt between the new shed, and the old shed. There was also a height difference, as well as step where the brick ended. This was going to make retrieving the snowblower, a bit difficult.

There was some storage area behind the two sheds. I thought this would be a great place to store some items. 

But it was unkept, and I knew it would get muddy at times. Making this area some what unusable.

I decided to use the slate that I had scattered around my yard. I had original wanted to get rid of it, then thought why not recycle it instead.

I used most of it behind the old shed. But ran out of it before I could get to the other side.

Since I didn't have enough for the area behind the new shed,  I decided to get creative, and use turf grass. This way, it gave me a nice clean area, and it would prevent weeds from coming through. I had some left over brick from a previous job, so I used it along the borders to make it look appealing.  Can't help it, that's the interior decorating coming out of me!!

 I used sand to level out the slate. Leaving it kind of thick, so it can settle on its own time.

And it finally did settle in nicely. Granted, it's not all leveled, since some of the slate is thicker then others, but it's good enough for behind the shed!!

Here is what it looks like, all together. Not bad!!

You can see how I was able to utilize the space. I hung up my ladders, as well as my hoses.

It is now a great area to store my outdoors items. Nice and neat!!

I decided to have cement poured between the shed. This would make getting the snow blower out of the shed easier. Which is important in the winter!!

In the end, I was very happy the way it turned out. Now I have to get the rest of my yard in better shape then what it is now, but that is another project altogether!!

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Resurfacing, a great alternative for remodeling or updating your home!

Resurfacing is a great alternative when remodeling or updating your home. As a Home Stager and Interior Decorating, I often see bathrooms and kitchens in need of updating. When the homeowner is looking to sell, they don't want to incur added expenses. This is a great way to update, at a fraction of the cost.


Think of the possibilities. Updating your countertops without removing or replacing them. Saves on labor and material costs, as well as time!!

Old and outdated bathrooms are expensive to update. By resurfacing the bathroom tiles and bathtub, you can update your bathroom at half the cost.

An amazing transformation!! What is old and dirty, is now new and clean!!

 Armour poxy is a resurfacing product that is sold by the kit. Resurfacing can give you an porcelain-like finish in just a few hours. It can withstand many years of constant use. Easy to use and everything you need comes in the kit. Comes in many colors and has many uses. This is one solution that I will definitely recommend to my clients.

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Eight Biggest Design Mistakes People Make!

As an Interior Decorator and Home Stager, I have seen my share of homes! Many times the mistakes people make are the same. Sometimes, they are easy to fix. Other times, not as much!! By knowing what to do, and what not to do, you can avoid these mistakes.

1. Furniture. Having too much or not enough. Most of the time it's too many pieces. To avoid the
    mistake of having the furniture not fit, measure the room first. You would be amazed at how many
    people DO NOT do this simple task!!

2. Color Scheme. Often it's a lack of color. Or they add color, but it's in one area only. For example; 

    yellow pillows on the sofa and but no where else. Notice how you eyes linger on those yellow 

    pillows? 

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3. Wall Art. Most of the time, people hang wall art too high.  Good rule of thumb, 60" from floor to center of the picture. With an exception of wall art hanging over the sofa, then it's 8" off the sofa.

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4. Clutter. Nothing ruins a good design faster then clutter. Less is more!!

5. Lighting. Here's a formula you can follow, when deciding if you have enough light in a room. 

    Multiply length x width of the room, then multiply 1.5 = wattage.  For Kitchen, multiply 2.5 

    instead of 1.5 for wattage. Don't forget about ambient lighting.

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6. Focal Point. Each room should have a focal point. In the bedroom, it's the bed. In today's home,

    the TV seems to be the focal point. Group your furniture around the focal point, and if necessary, 

    use an area rug to ground the space.

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7. Matchy-Matchy. A look that is outdated and boring!! Add piazza and character to your room by 

    designing a room that co-ordinates rather then match.

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8. Accessories. Don't line your accessories in a row. Instead, group them in odd numbers, 3 being the perfect number. You can add in different height, texture and color (all blue but different shades of blue). Don't forget about scale.

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These tips should guide you in achieving the room you desire. If you would like your room to be filled with happiness every time you walk in, contact us!

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How To Create A Beautiful Room!

Creating a beautiful well design room can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Did you know there are guidelines that can help you? Notice how well put together a designer's room always looks? Want to know how it's done? Here are some just some of the guidelines that can help you when decorating your room.

1. Balance. Have you achieved balance horizontally, vertically? Is the room "heavier" on one side verses the other? What about color? Does it hit all three zones, Skyline, Power zone, Function zone? Do your metal finishes co-ordinate? Bronze with bronze, satin nickel with satin nickel?

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2. Harmony. Do your rooms tell a story? Do all the rooms flow together, is it it "choppy"? Although there's nothing wrong with mixing different styles together, what you don't want is one room that's shabby chic, one that is contemporary, one traditional and so on.

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3. Proportion. The relation between one item to another in terms of size. Is the lamp too big for the table? Too small?

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4. Scale.  Make sure your furniture is to scale. Is your sofa too large for the room?

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5. Style. Have you achieved your desire look? Do all the elements work together? Does it have flair?

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6. Color.  Again does it hit all three zones, Function, Power, Skyline? Or do you have in one area only, creating unbalance in the room?

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7. Rhythm & Flow. Keep the room moving. This is where you're going to repeat things. Be true to the form. Round with round, square with square.

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These guidelines are a great starting point. But if you find you're having trouble, it may be worth it to hire an Interior Decorator. The cost of a mistake is much more pricer then the cost of hiring an Interior Decorator!!

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