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Living our Goals for 2013

Posted by Stella Esdale on Friday, January 25, 2013, In : Design and Real Estate 

As One of my goals for 2013, I am planning a trip to Italy.   This Hotel in Matera is built into a cave and the design is so serene with simplistic beauty.  The design is so calming and welcoming.     Matera is the only place in the world where people can boast to be still living in the same houses of their ancestors of 9,000 years ago.

Until the late 1980s this was considered an area of poverty, since these houses were, and in most areas still are, mostly unlivable.  Today there are many ...


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Living in Outdoor Spaces

Posted by Stella Esdale on Thursday, August 30, 2012, In : Design and Real Estate 

People are really big into the open kitchen, den/living rooms right now.  That's why our TVs keep getting bigger and bigger- people are watching them from 2 rooms over! Also, something I have noticed is people are leaning towards smaller, more quality space vs. a lot of unused square footage. The out door Space becomes a part of the living space and extends the smaller interior spaces to include this wonderful space
 Buying and selling homes is an emotional decision, people buy from the heart,...
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Home Tour With Stella

Posted by Stella Esdale on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, In : Design and Real Estate 


Located in the Heart of Crestline on a gorgeous street.    Exceptional details and Open Spaces.  A designer's dream and perfect for entertaining. Spacious rooms, tall ceilings, hardwood floors, French doors, deep crown molding, large kitchen with high end appliances, master suite located on main level, two car garage on main, gorgeous iron banister leading to the second floor, antiqued beams in family room  and surround sound in upstairs playroom, stereo throughout the house,  Fabulous O...
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Dazzling Front Door

Posted by Stella Esdale on Thursday, June 14, 2012, In : Design and Real Estate 

Undertaking a home makeover can be daunting, but it is possible to have jaw-dropping results with relatively minimal effort. Try tweaking your interior design style one room at a time. Paint is every home-decor enthusiast's best friend and there are countless ways to achieve dazzling impact with a little bit of color

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Small Space, Clean, Simple, but absolutly Gorgeous!

Posted by Stella Esdale on Thursday, February 16, 2012, In : Design and Real Estate 


This is  actually a small space, but this designer used every inch in the best possible way for a dining room.  French reclaimed doors, limestone fireplace and antique chandelier are the first things that stand out when you look into this room.  The simple lack of color allows this space to be very elegant and welcoming to your dinner guest. 

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Action Plan

Posted by Stella Esdale on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, In : Design and Real Estate 

We all realize that we need an action plan to make a change. But if your like me, you may seem to be  always be flying by the seat of your pants.  So this leads me to one of my new years resolution.  Make a Plan!   A Plan to organize each room, one at a time.   Get  all those many, many books and magazines in the right place, not cluttered.   Remove everything from my attic, Drake has asked for a media room in the attic.  This small request might just take the whole year to accomplish!  One o...
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Happy Halloween!

Posted by Stella Esdale on Friday, October 28, 2011, In : Design and Real Estate 


Great place to have a cup of hot chocolate with friends on Halloween!

I believe that a kitchen is a special place and I absolutely love it when I am cooking and everyone is in the kitchen with me!  The aroma's, the taste, the conversation and the love.  No place I would rather be.    
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Fall Weather and an outside fireplace!

Posted by Stella Esdale on Thursday, September 29, 2011, In : Design and Real Estate 

Have an outdoor living space, covered porch, screened porch in the south is an exception added bonus to your home. 

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Gotta Love this Kitchen!

Posted by Stella Esdale on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, In : Design and Real Estate 
 
Mediterranean-inspired and  striking architectural details.    Feels like home and style is in abundance.  The absence of color brings harmony, considerable charm and comfort!   

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Wishing for a Trip to italy!

Posted by Stella Esdale on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, In : Design and Real Estate 

Dinner for family or friends.  "Caio Bella"



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Out Door White Kitchen

Posted by Stella Esdale on Saturday, July 23, 2011, In : Design and Real Estate 

Would love to be sharing a glass of wine with Friends while my husband is slaving away at this out door grill.  Simple and Elegant! 
Chef White Kitchens

White is right for kitchens indoors and out. This rooftop kitchen provides everything needed for an evening cookout―including ...


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Just a Swinging!

Posted by Stella Esdale on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, In : Design and Real Estate 

Starting my day with a cup of coffee and dreaming of this beautiful swing being on my front porch, wow that has wonderful written all over it!   Love the rope and the pillows, so inviting and comfortable.   I think I will work on having this made for my porch today.     (Thanks to the nest egg for the picture)

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Honeysuckle - 2011 Color of the Year

Posted by Stella Esdale on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, In : Design and Real Estate 


Pantone Color Institute is coming up rosy this year with Pantone 18-2120 Honeysuckle, their 2011 color of the year. Switching gears from last year's Turquoise, which was meant to elicit peace and relaxation, this bright new color serves to empower with spirit and vitality. The authority on color hopes the dynamic hue will elevate psyches and instill confidence and courage to meet the challenges of everyday life.
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Dressing your Homes Front Entrance with Style

Posted by Stella Esdale on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, In : Design and Real Estate 


This Front Entrance makes this home have so much style.   Simplicity at it's best.  Grand, but so very inviting.   The Shutters add such an extra WOW!   There so many ways to dress up an older home, this is just one of so many styles to choose from.  

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Searching for the Perfect Home?

Posted by Stella Esdale on Thursday, September 9, 2010, In : Design and Real Estate 


A picture is worth a thousand words!   The search for a new home can be more difficult than expected.   With all the headlines about the Real Estate market you would think you could find the perfect home, all inclusive of every one of your wish list items and be able to purchase the home for at least 20% off the listing price.  Wow, wouldn't that be great!    There are some area's were people are waiting on homes to come on the market, because they have seen all the homes available in their p...
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Step Down Living Room

Posted by Stella Esdale on Sunday, July 11, 2010, In : Design and Real Estate 
About 20 years ago, I became interested in spaces inside the home that had a step down.  Just one or two steps down, to a more dramatic room design.  In the 70's, these rooms had a modern feel to the with contemporary pictures illustrated in this era, couples having small parties. How fun!   While designing my home on Coshatt Trail in 1999, I considered adding this to my plan.  However, in determining the cost associated with a small step down was a great deal more cost than I expected. Since...
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Small Space - Big on Style

Posted by Stella Esdale on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, In : Design and Real Estate 

The Living Room

The sofa and chair's slipcovers go right in the washer, and the shearling throws childproof the sharp corners of the wooden chairs.

I love the atmosphere in this room, the colors and design make you want to find a good book and relax.  


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Where would like to live today?

Posted by Stella Esdale on Friday, April 30, 2010, In : Design and Real Estate 
Have you been thinking about a new home in the past few months, just not sure if it was the right time, not sure if the prices were low enough. Were you putting off the inevitable need for better or larger space for your family to live and play. Were you wishing for the perfect home? There are a lot of new and positive things happening in Birmingham. Now is absolutely the best time in the past 5 years to buy a new home. Interested rates are still low and you can get a great home at...
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Time does not stand still!

Posted by Stella Esdale on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, In : Design and Real Estate 
As we all hear everyday in the newspaper, TV, Internet, the economy is difficult for everyone and I am so ready for us to look forward set new hopes and dreams again. New Personal Goals, with less stress and more time to enjoy our families, our homes and our everyday life. When I was younger, I had a list of the 5 personal dreams that I wanted to accomplish, these were very big ideas at the time. Especially for me, a ministers daughter in Chelsea. I wanted to visit Paris, take a Safar...
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$8,000 Tax Credit - Purchasing a new home

Posted by Stella Esdale on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, In : Design and Real Estate 
What a great reason to buy your first home, the government is giving you $8,000 if you are a first time home buyer and $6500 if you haven't bought a home in 3 years. This money will be given to you about 8 weeks after you close on your home. CASH! It is free money!!! Time runs out after April 30, so you don't have time to waist.

This money will allow you to do updates needed on your new home or pay off any debt or take a family vacation this summer! . I am a Dave Ramsey Fan,...
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Staging your Patio Space - Before and After

Posted by Stella Esdale on Friday, February 12, 2010, In : Design and Real Estate 
Patched-Up Patio Before, this patio was full of potential but was in dire need of maintenance. The door was falling apart, and the mess was bound to turn off buyers. After, this patio is a warm oasis, with new furniture, lighting and curtains. TIP: Think of outdoor space as an extension of your home. Just as you would stage your living room or dining room to appeal to buyers, you should clean, declutter and add style to your outdoor spaces as well. An inviting "outdoor room" with furniture,...
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Stella Trott Esdale Realtor - Interior Designer Remax Advantage - Residential and Commercial Real Estate Room Service Unlimited - Design and Home Staging As a life resident of Birmingham Alabama, I know and understand the real estate market Understanding the way a person lives and works is both interesting and important to me. I love getting to know my clients and helping them achieve their hopes and dreams. It is great feeling of accomplishment for me to know my clients are loving the homes where they choose to live and that I have in a small way helped.

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