Hello everyone! I've a guest post on home inspection by George Morariu, a WIN Home Inspection partner who offers inspections and specialized services for realtors, homebuyers and sellers. I hope you find this information valuable. Buying or selling your home is not an easy process. There is a lot to consider: which realtor you should use, your asking price, your settling price, what you are taking with you, what you are leaving behind, what repairs need to be made. The list can go on and … [Read more...]
My Interview With FloorCoverings International
Hello everyone! I'm thrilled to share my recent interview with FloorCoverings in my blog today. This short interview helped me pause and think about how I started blogging, our home decoration projects, and how I spent my time the past 6 years as a homemaker. You will find this interview here: Interview with Vidya Sudarsan of Interior Design Principles. Here's some information on Floor Coverings International followed by my actual interview. Floor Coverings International is North America's … [Read more...]
Guest Post – Five Questions To Ask To Sound Smarter Than Your Contractor
Hello everyone! Today, I've a guest post from BuildDirect on a topic that I feel is very important to understand before starting home improvement projects. For many people, fall means home improvement. The summer has drifted away for the year and, now that the kids are back in school, homeowners find themselves with the time and energy to renovate. However, working with the wrong contractor or installer can be a costly mistake – a number of things can go wrong, from troubles with quotes and … [Read more...]
Design Tips by Kelly Edwards And Giveway
Hello everyone! I have another exciting page with design tips from Kelly Edwards, the co-host and design coordinator for both HGTV's “Design on a Dime” and STYLE Network's “Tacky House”. Kelly is well known for her knack in re-purposing everyday items into extraordinary collectibles, refurbishing unique home accessories, and crafting recipes for creative cleaning solutions. Kelly is a self-taught decorator who believes that, with the right recipe, anyone can showcase personal design one nail at … [Read more...]
Guest Post – “Protecting Our Schools Through Design” By Paul C. Bunton
Dear all, a year after the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, I have a guest post for you to read by Architect Paul C. Bunton on "A Look at Safety Tactics Architects Can Use To Prevent Another Sandy Hook".Schools are the center of communities and should celebrate the educational successes of the community. Then there are events like Sandy Hook that remind us how schools are places of security and protection and need to be structured as such. This doesn’t mean that every school has to turn … [Read more...]
Guest Post: 5 Ways to Improve Lighting in Your Apartment
Hello everyone! I have another awesome guest post for you from BRE Properties.It can be hard to find apartments with decent lighting, and you may not even think about it until you move in. As the sun sets on your first night you may realize there’s no overhead lighting. What is that light switch connected to anyway? From apartments in Sacramento to condos in Florida; there are many poorly lit rental properties with perplexed renters who are figuratively and literately in the dark. Don’t worry! … [Read more...]
Guest Post on Feng Shui
Hello everyone! I have a guest post today from Marcela De Vivo, a freelance writer, mother of three and yoga enthusiast from Southern California. By incorporating Feng Shui into her home design, she is able to maintain a balanced lifestyle and overall sense of well-being.Looking for ways to bring a little more luck and harmony in your life? Try redecorating your home! How you arrange your furniture, the colors you use to paint the walls, and the finishing touches you add to each room can have … [Read more...]
Elegant Venetian Mirrors
Hello. I’m Joanna, a writer for Arcadian Lighting, a premier source for brilliant chandeliers, pendant lights, and lighting fixtures in all styles and finishes. I have a passion for all things design and love to write decorating guest posts such as this one. In today’s post, I’ve included some of my favorite Venetian mirrors and the lovely rooms they call home. These mirrors are enduring classics that never go out of trend or style. Which is your favorite? A transitional living room features … [Read more...]