Author Archives: Nancy DeVries

For the DIY files – A roller shade installation

I enjoy a rewarding DIY project. Part of what makes a DIY project successful is having the right tools for your particular project on hand and ready for action in your own home toolbox. I’ve always been a little proud … Continue reading

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Getting Ready to Enjoy your Outdoor Living Space

Each year it seems that outdoor patio furniture is becoming more and more functional and better looking. The styles are so vast, ranging from cast iron-looking aluminum dining sets, to weathered wood-looking metal tables, to woven wicker (plastic) sectionals, to … Continue reading

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7 Tips to personalize your bathroom

When it comes to our bathrooms, most of us have a pretty good idea of what we would like our bathrooms to look like, but in reality that dream doesn’t just happen overnight. Whether you are renovating or cosmetically updating your bathroom, … Continue reading

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How to be Trendy with Tangerine in 2012

The new “it” colour in design for 2012 is Tangerine Tango. This has been determined by PANTONE® which is the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries which ranges from fashion, graphic design, … Continue reading

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5 Steps to a Quick Christmas Arrangement

I love using natural materials at any time of the year to decorate my home, but I especially love it during the Christmas holiday decorating season.  Here is one example of a small urn that I put together in a … Continue reading

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The European style for displaying objects

The North American rule of thumb for decorating is to display items such as vases or photo frames in odd numbers. On my recent trip to the Netherlands, I found that the decorating style there is to display items in even numbers. And it … Continue reading

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Urban Aesthetics’ top 5 desks that you should check out

Homework Desk The design of this contemporary desk makes it the perfect workstation for a workspace where the furniture is visible from all sides. The floating cabinets and glass top give it an airy look with style. And the best … Continue reading

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How to make the best first impression of your home. Part 2

6. Coordinate your house numbers and mailbox. Updating your house numbers and mailbox is one thing, but why not make them a matching set? And to make sure that your house numbers are visible from the road, step across the … Continue reading

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How to make the best first impression of your home. Part 1

How to make the best first impression of your home. Part 1 1. Paint your front door a dramatic colour. Giving your front door a new look is a quick project that will enhance the look of your home. When … Continue reading

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Finding the right covering for your windows

Having been a Hunter Douglas Select dealer since 2002, I am able to help people find the right window treatment for their specific needs. If you are thinking about changing your blinds and are overwhelmed with the choices, here are … Continue reading

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