jay carden: Large Living Room
- 10/12/12 04:54 AM
Large Living Room
Here are my tips for giving the illusion of a large living room:
Mirrors. Mirrors have always been known to help a room look large. Mirrors reflect the light that comes into the room and "bounces" the light around the room. Natural Light. Natural light is always the best when trying to achieve a large living room illusion, because it highlights everything in the room and travels easily. Lamps can not provide highlights in a room, because the light is often too soft and only stays within the area of the lamp. Hardwood Flooring or Tile. Hardwood flooring … (2 comments)
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jay carden: Fall and Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
- 10/09/12 03:30 AM
Fall and Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall is pretty much already here and winter is on its way, so to prepare for the season I have listed below a fall and winter home maintenance checklist. It is important to make sure you keep up with these items every fall and winter to insure your home is in good condition.
Here is your fall and winter home maintenance checklist.
Clean Your Gutters. Backed up gutters can cause no water drainage. This is can be a problem if you live in an area that gets a lot of rain … (0 comments)
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jay carden: Cozy Up Your Living Room
- 10/05/12 04:11 AM
Cozy Up Your Living Room
I don't know about where you are, but it is definitely winter here in Colorado Springs. The cold is here a little early, but it has inspired me to help you cozy up your living room. When I say, "cozy up", I mean decorate your living room so it is inviting and you can enjoy the warmth inside your home. There is nothing better than curling up on your sofa or over stuffed chair and enjoying a movie or good book with a hot mug of tea, cider or coco. I think that is one … (0 comments)
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jay carden: Compact Living and Design Efficency
- 10/02/12 02:47 AM
Compact Living and Design Efficiency
Compact living and design efficiency, I believe, truly started in Asia. Since most cities across Asia are so small, minimizing space through compact living and design efficiency is very much needed. So, what does the future look like for compact living and design efficiency? I believe, in the United States, compact living is growing. Here, it is called "Urbanization". I have added a video below that shows you the wonders and benefits of compact living and design efficiency. Enjoy!
Written & Arranged By: Lisa Gorski
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jay carden: Jay Carden, Colorado Springs Realtor
- 09/28/12 08:27 AM
Jay Carden, Colorado Springs Realtor
Jay Carden, Colorado Springs Realtor, is an east coast guy by heart and a long time Colorado Springs resident. He has been in real estate in Colorado Springs for seven years. Here is a little background on your Colorado Springs Realtor, Jay Carden: Jay was born in Binghamton, New York; up state New York, three hours from New York City. He grew up in Endwell, New York were he participated in team sports in high school, such as hockey and lacrosse. He excelled in shop class in high school and looked up to his shop … (3 comments)
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jay carden: DIY: Vintage Paper Art
- 09/21/12 06:49 AM
Hello Everyone! Happy Friday!
My favorite pass time is making art with vintage paper. I LOVE it! It adds a certain quality of charm to the art. Vintage charm, of course! I've compiled a few different ways you can make your own vintage paper art. First, there are different types of paper you can use for vintage art. The first one and one of my favorites, is old sheet music.
This particular piece of art has various pieces of sheet music decoupaged onto a canvas.
Next, is making art with newspaper.
This piece shows that you can paint or do ink work on newspaper. … (6 comments)
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jay carden: What Does Your Entryway Say About You?
- 09/19/12 03:51 AM
Here is a fun fact... Brought to you by: Better Homes & Gardens.
"A new front door instantly enhances your home's appearance, and what's more, it can greatly increase resale value. A recent study by door manufacturer Therma-Tru found that upgrading the front door of a house increased the perceived value of a $190,000 home by almost $8,000. Estimates for new entry doors start around $2,500, so you could actually make back triple the money you spend".
Of course, those numbers aren't going to be the same everywhere, but it gives you an idea of what curb appeal can really do … (6 comments)
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jay carden: Highlight of My Weekend: The Barcelona Chair!
- 09/11/12 02:58 AM
Good Morning Everyone!I hope everyone's weekend was great! As you can tell, the highlight of my weekend was seeing a Barcelona chair up close and personal. I was SO excited, I kind of "nerded out" for a minute. I even got to sit in it! Everyone around me must have thought I was crazy, but I don't care! The Barcelona chair is one of my favorite chairs in the whole world!
I remember, thinking back to my days in design school, seeing and drooling over a piece of art known as the Barcelona chair in a small, but thick book called 1,000 Chairs.
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jay carden: DIY: Create Your Own Nature Box
- 09/05/12 07:30 AM
Hello Everyone!
I hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day! I had a three day weekend, so I felt inspired to get creative! I decided to make a nature box. I love the outdoors and I wanted to bring that into my home. Since I live in Colorado, nature is all around, but I like to have nature in my home for those snowy days when I can't go outside much. Here is my finished nature box.
How to make your own nature box:
Choose a box or case of some kind to display your nature findings. … (7 comments)
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jay carden: This is for all the history buffs out there!
- 08/31/12 06:04 AM
The year is 1789. The place is Versailles in France. Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette gaze out of their ornamental windows. France is in financial crisis and the French people are in chaos. France wants King Louis and Marie Antoinette to leave their reign and leave the palace. With people rallying outside the windows of Versailles, Louis and Marie think back to when they first lived within the intricate walls of the palace.
The Rococo era was ending and a new one beginning. The reign of King Louis XVI started in 1774 and so did the Neoclassical period. The … (1 comments)
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jay carden: Happenings in Colorado Springs this Labor Day weekend
- 08/27/12 04:59 AM
Hello!
I'm taking a day off from my decorating blogs. But please remember to visit my last blog, FREE OFFER: Color Palette for Your Home!! I wouldn't want any of you (locally or nationally) to miss out on this great deal!
Since Labor Day is this weekend, I figured I would post what is happening in our community. Here is an events calendar for all Colorado Springs residents!
Saturday, September 1st:
Third Annual First Saturdays Car Show. Location: West Dick's Sporting Goods parking lot at First & Main Tower Center 36th Annual Colorado Balloon Classic. Location: Memorial Park. Until September 3rd. … (0 comments)
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jay carden: FREE OFFER: Color Palette for Your Home!!
- 08/24/12 09:36 AM
Hi Everyone!
Ever look at a photo on the internet and WISH you could have the same colors in your home? Do you have a piece of art or fabric that you absolutely LOVE and would like to use those same colors in your home, room or office? Well, now you can! I am SO excited to announce that as Jay Carden's in office Interior Decorator, I am offering a once in a lifetime deal!
Send me your most favorite photos of a room, fabric, a pillow, an art piece, ect and I can create color swatches or a color board … (0 comments)
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jay carden: Labor Day Party Decor: Simple and Comfy
- 08/20/12 05:26 AM
Hello Everyone!
I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! In today's blog I am going to share with you all my decor ideas for a simple and comfy Labor Day party. Labor Day is a time to relax one last time before things become hectic again. It is a time of transition from summer to fall. My idea for a simple and comfy Labor Day party is mixing Summer favorites with Fall time beginnings. This means mixing summer decor with fall decor; colors, fabrics and florals.
Start with dressing your outside table with an ivory linen table cloth. Linen … (5 comments)
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jay carden: Ceramic & Glass: DIY Projects
- 08/15/12 03:54 AM
Hello Everyone! Happy Wednesday!
Looking for a fun afternoon or weekend project? I've got just the thing! DIY painting projects for ceramic and glass! Via Better Homes & Gardens. This project is great to use on findings from the thrift store or even ceramic or glass you have around the house. It's an easy way to decorate boring, plain pieces.
CERAMIC PROJECTS:
Paint ceramic tiles and use them for coasters.
Paint a plain teapot with Porcelain Paint.
Draw a design (stencil or free hand) with a Sharpie Oil Paint Pen.
For … (2 comments)
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jay carden: PINTEREST!!
- 08/13/12 04:48 AM
Happy Monday, Everyone!
Well, as promised, Jay and I have started a Pinterest account. There you will find photos from some of our previous blogs and some new photos we have come across on Pinterest and other sites. We would really love for you all to check it out and we really hope you enjoy it! Our goal is to inspire and stimulate your creative mind!
Also, if you have a Pinterest account and would like us to check it out, leave a comment with your Pinterest link. We LOVE checking out what our readers are into! We just might … (2 comments)
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jay carden: Black & White: Modern & Elegant Decor
- 08/10/12 04:41 AM
Hello Everyone!
I hope you all are having a fantastic Friday so far! I was trying to figure out what I was going to write for my Friday blog and then it hit me! BLACK & WHITE!! So many people wonder how to decorate with black and white and how to make it elegant and/or modern. A lot of people feel black and white is too bland and nothing can be done with it. BUT...I'm here to show you that is not true! Below are some wonderful examples on how black and white decor can be elegant and/or modern. I … (2 comments)
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jay carden: PRICE REDUCED!! 15570 Deercross Ct.-$425,000
- 08/10/12 02:58 AM
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jay carden: Fun and Unique Room Decor
- 08/08/12 03:17 AM
Happy Wednesday, Everyone!
Usually when I start to write these Active Rain blogs, I search for photos and inspiration that will help you all visualize what I am trying to convey in my writing. I search TONS of photos every week on the internet in order to bring you all the best photos. I truly enjoy writing these blogs and searching through photos. I find myself inspired all over again everyday after viewing the final photos I have picked. Today, I figured I would share with you some photos that I have happened to come across and decided to save … (3 comments)
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jay carden: Color Palette for Your Home: Jewel Tones
- 08/03/12 01:45 AM
Good Morning, Everyone!
I am getting an early start today! My last blog, How to Achieve an Autumn Inspired Home, seemed to be such a hit, that I figured I would write about another one of my favorite color palettes....jewel tones! Jewel tones can be a very fun, yet sophisticated color palette for your home, if done tactfully. Below I will share some bullet points with you on how to achieve the "jeweled look" and then we will get right to the awesome photos I found for some inspiration!
What you should know about jewel tones:
The most common colors used … (0 comments)
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jay carden: How to Achieve an Autumn Inspired Home
- 08/01/12 06:35 AM
Hello Everyone!
I know summer isn't over yet, but Autumn is just around the corner and I couldn't be more excited! I personally LOVE the Autumn season and I haven't met anyone who doesn't. It's a season for change! So today, I decided I wanted to write an Autumn inspired blog. I will share some wonderful, inspiring photos and some bullet points with you on how to achieve an Autumn inspired home. I can't wait to share what I have with you all!
The great thing about having Autumn inspired colors in your home is your home will exude warmth … (3 comments)
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