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SMELLS to SELL…or ENTERTAIN – The Enticing Aromas that REALLY Work

What’s that smell? Scents and odors are everywhere and all house guests and buyers are influenced by them, particularly when a buyer is looking at houses to purchase. The sense of smell is the strongest of all the senses to connect (or disconnect) buyers to your house. When preparing to entertain or stage a house,…

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50 BRILLIANT STORAGE SOLUTIONS & CREATIVE IDEAS TO ORGANIZE YOUR HOME

When you are thinking about selling and advertising your home for sale, you will want to organize and remove the clutter in the house so it appeals to buyers. Rooms with tables, walls, floors and cabinets that are decorated to suit your particular style may take away from the charm of the room as seen…

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CORN ON-OR-OFF-THE-COB, 5 DELICIOUS WAYS

Inventive ways to take a favorite summer side way beyond classic! 1. ITALIAN-BAKED CORN ON THE COB 1 half dozen corn husked 8 oil packed sun-dried tomatoes w/ oil 3 tablespoons goat cheese 2 cups bread crumbs 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup parmesan cheese – Using a small food processor, puree sun dried tomatoes and…

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The Creative Door Craze- Interior Sliding Doors…& I’m lovin’ it!

Whether its new or reclaimed wood, these doors offer a rustic, practical, very cool, sensibility to space. Hidden, but not tucked away. Here are some beautiful ideas to add a unique architectural statement to any room. Traditional Entry by Wayzata Design-Build Firms Hendel Homes Contemporary Kitchen by Boston Interior Designers & Decorators Terrat Elms Interior…

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Space, Shadow, & Structure: Tips for Furnishing Your Home

Interior Designer Daniel Friedman Focuses on These Three Key Elements When Designing a Space Many designers begin a project with a specific direction based upon their own ideas, background, and concept of design. Some like to use neutrals as a basis; others gravitate toward color. Some hire contractors to complete their finished product, yet others…

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PREPARE YOUR OUTDOOR AREAS FOR SUMMER ENTERTAINING

What better reason to throw a soirée than to celebrate the return of summer? Now that the dormant winter months have waned, your backyard is full of life again and presents itself as the picture-perfect backdrop for a party. Prepare for a season worth celebrating by arranging your own outdoor entertaining area. You’ll be ready…

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JEMS QUICK & EASY DINNER RECIPE: Tuna Tostadas

1 can (12 1/2 oz.) water-packed tuna, well drained 1 1/2 tsp. Tabasco® pepper sauce 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro 1/4 cup sour cream 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 3/4 tsp. salt, divided, or to taste 2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted 8 corn…

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