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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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Thinking out loud today because it is the first day of October.  Fall is in the air!   The wind is bringing the changes of season to us.     Everyone is starting to decorate their front Door or Porch.   It is so fun!    I love this time of year.   I was traveling small winding roads this weekend in Nashville and Kentucky.   The leaves were starting to change, some of the tree's seemed to have their tips on fire.   If you home is on the market decorating your front door can add some sizzle to ...
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Fall is in the air and I can't help but think about decorating for fall. 

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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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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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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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It's a tool used by house flippers all across the nation. Stagers know its power. Real estate agents push its importance. What is this not-so-well-kept secret of real estate? A kitchen can sell a house.  

A kitchen is the heart of a home. This is true all across the globe. The old saying that the "stomach is the way to the heart" carries a lot of truth. Kitchens are where we spend much of our time and most of that is with our families. It's the room where we nourish our bodies and...

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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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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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12 Things Entrepreneurs Should Be Thankful For

1. Customers.

2. Getting to pick the exceptional people we work with.

3. An opportunity to add value, big or small, to people's lives.

4. Not having to ask permission to try something crazy.

5. The patience and understanding of our family and friends — especially when we likely don't deserve it.

6. Receiving payment for value delivered. There's no feeling like it.  

7. The joy of seeing a sliver of light after some dark, dark, days.

8. The free...

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They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts! Acts 2:46 (NIV)

So many ways has my life been blessed and I am so thankful today as I think through this week of preparing and planning my Thanksgiving dinner for my family.   Preparing my heart and mind with gratitude and Love.   

Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving!  



 

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

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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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Dinner for family or friends.  "Caio Bella"



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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! 

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

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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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This has been a great project for us.   The Morgan's are great to work with and so much fun!   We have replaced an out of date kitchen with a whole new style, a kitchen that is not only great for entertaining but is organized and is wonderful for cooking a spectacular family meal.  

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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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If you selling your home this holiday season, these are some great ways to Stage your home and make a good impression for the buyers touring your home.   Set you dining room table with your best china, even if your not having a Christmas Dinner Party.   You home looking festive with no clutter can be heart warming and inviting to a prospective home buyer.      Keep it simple, clean and new! ...
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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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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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If you are like me and live in an older home, built between 1965 and on, you have a small closet in your hallway, or  under the  steps.   Is yours organized,  so anyone wearing a coat can open the door and hang it up when they come to visit?  LOL, were in Alabama and no one wears coats, with the exception of maybe a few days in Jan and Feb.  If your home is like most homes we tour, this closet is almost always a mess.   So I have an idea for you today, check out this great idea on what you ca...
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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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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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Interior Arches soften the sharp edges of openings through out your home. There are many remodels being considered now when purchasing a home built in the 1960's or 1970's, because these homes are located in great areas in Birmingham. Mt. Brook, Vestavia Hills and Homewood. The urban sprawl is now coming back in, we find that clients want homes that are close to things they want in their everyday life. No traffic, established neighborhoods, good schools! ( I may be partial because I l...
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