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USE COLLECTIONS to reflect personal style
Vintage collections, cameras, film equipment, old trunks, pottery collections and family photo galleries all help tell your story. Decorating with collections, reflects your personality. Surround yourself with memories and things you love.
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DAMASK PATTERNS AND MODERN DESIGNS
Stencils from Royal Design Studios for a New Decade.
Beautiful gift wrap was a customers inspiration for the renovated teen and guest bathrom. Bathroom went from an ocean kids theme to a more stylish bathroom that works for teens and guests.  
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Go for a fun updated look in your powder room, dining room or accent wall.
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OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW
Clear Clutter for Cash 
Perhaps you are gettting rid of old to make room for new or just clearing space. You can always donate items or try consignment shops. Another idea is to checkout some of these websites that offer the opportunity to cash in on just about everything in your home that you no longer need.
The CBS news Early Show identified a few
websites.
These are not links. Just type in your browser to check out the website.For Gadgets and electronics:
Gazelle.com,Nextworth.com and Recellular.com
For Books:Cash4books.net
For Antiques and collectables:
Whatsellsbest.com and for Household Items Diggerslist.com
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SIMPLE SEASON Style Changes
Try new pillows with colorful patterns. Switch out vase and glass bowl filler from holiday decor to real or faux fruit. Try some fresh green moss or stone fillers. New candles are an easy colorful update. A new entry door mat or area rug can be uplifting!

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KITCHENS UPDATED WITH TWO -TONED TREND
 While most kitchen and bath cabinets have the same exterior wood finish, there is a growing trend to accent the island in a kitchen or section of cabinets with a complimentary finish. I've been doing more glaze finishes on cabinets, including a black glaze on cherry cabinets to coordinate with a black painted island. More on cabinet painting |
NEWS AND NOTEWORTHY ART EXHIBITS
POMPEII The Exhibit
Premiering March 2011 at the DISCOVERY TIMES SQUARE EXPOSITION IN NYC.
If you missed the KING TUT ARTIFACT exhibit,
try to make it to this one. I know I will!
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ESTATE SALES
Interested in estate or tag sales in your area?
Looking for a great buy, antique or special item for your home or office? click on this link.
Register the area you are interested in with your travel distance range and you'll get updates on sales with photos of items for sale.
The organization is countrywide.
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MY Blog
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FOR latest projects, painting ideas and new info.
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GARDEN IDEAS
So far I've been able to keep my hibiscus alive and I'm about to get a bloom on my gardenia plant.
If trying to "winter" your summer plants is too daunting,try force blooming bulbs.
PaperWhite fragrant blooms
are a reminder of Spring.
PressOnFund.org
PressOnFund.org,a cancer fund raising site, benefits from your purchase of these paperwhite bulbs.

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HOME EVENTS
GARDEN STATE EXHIBIT CENTER
IN SOMERSET NJ
IS STARTING OFF WITH
THE HOME SHOW
FEATURING ,the latest home improvement and design features.
FEB 11-13

See the Exhibit Center website for details on entrance fee, exhibitors, hours and directions.

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