Did you know, back in the day, your barber might also be your dentist? He might even be your undertaker! Sounds like the old west. Thank God things have changed…or have they? Today people are doing a lot of things themselves that they may or may not have the education, training,…
I had a conversation with my right-hand-man and contractor, Rufus yesterday. Rufus told me that he is already seeing the signs that he is going to be booked up fast for all of those projects people put off because of this lousy winter. I have to wonder where that is…
A New Discovery I was participating in the Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice Gala last week where I met Patricia Worley of Medford. Patricia is an award winning photographer. I am sharing a small sample of her work with you today. It so impressed me that I can’t wait to find…
Home builder ARYA in Toms River, NJ uses our virtual staging service. Virtual staging is the perfect way to show clients the many possibilities of a new construction. Check out some of our before and after pictures:
There are plenty of pet-friendly fabric options for the home including contract fabrics (especially with a Crypton finish), ultrasuedes, vinyls, and outdoor fabrics. Outdoor fabrics that are solution dyed can be cleaned with bleach and the color will be retained, so they are a great choice. In addition to the…
Household odors can be unpleasant, embarrassing and ultimately deteriorate your design investments. Our sense of smell is incredibly strong and has a powerful lasting memory – cooking, smoking, animals and even body odors are the usual culprits of odors, however, odors can be controlled and remedied. If you are buying or…
The year is half over, and it’s hard to believe that we’ll soon be seeing Christmas decorations in the department stores. Time moves quickly, doesn’t it? Now is the perfect time to plan for your year-end family gatherings. If you’re thinking about updating your dining room, powder room, guest…
Have you purchased new furniture and now that it is in your home you don’t like it, but you can’t figure out why? Are your accessories a little lackluster and not giving your room the oomph it needs? Well, here is my suggestion; turn on a light, or two, or…
By Lenore Spinelli of Lenore Frances Home Interiors Several years ago, when I first started my own Interior Design business, I went to visit a prospective client’s home. The owners wanted to redo their family room. It was a decent size with a fireplace and a high vaulted ceiling. I…
