creative home expressions: A Visit To St. John's University - 07/22/08 05:03 PM
Today my husband and I attended the parent orientation at St. John's University in Queens, New York. My son has been there since Monday morning for a three day freshman orientation; sleeping over in the dorm, meeting new people, learning the rules and what he can expect of college life.
While walking … (8 comments)
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creative home expressions: Tooting My Own Horn - Featured on AvaLiving.com - 07/20/08 08:03 AM
I received an e-mail Friday evening letting me know that a website I joined a few months ago was going to have me as one of their "Featured Designers" for the week of July 20th, with my condo model living room. I am one of 5 or 6 on the home page. … (37 comments)
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creative home expressions: Bringing The Indoors Out ~ Part 2 - 04/23/08 04:45 PM
Photo courtesy of Ballard Designs
It is important to include layers of height to your outdoor room. Except for the patio umbrella, everything tends to be the same height, giving a "flat" feel to the décor. Don't be afraid to use unconventional items to achieve this. I have an inexpensive metal baker's … (33 comments)
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creative home expressions: Bringing The Indoors Out ~ Part 1 - 04/21/08 08:23 AM
photos courtesy of Restoration Hardware
No matter the size of your yard, deck or patio you can extend your indoor living outdoors. Even if you live in the Northeast, you can make good use of the six months of good weather we get to make the most of your outdoor living spaces. … (17 comments)
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creative home expressions: Young Comedians Help Ronald McDonald House - 04/09/08 09:49 AM
On April 13, 2008, at 3:00 p.m., Theatre Three in Port Jefferson will be hosting the first annual Kids ‘N Comedy Showcase. Young comedians, ages 13 to 17, will be performing their stand-up routines to help benefit Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. These young comedians regularly perform in New York … (6 comments)
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creative home expressions: Affordable Decorating Tips - 03/16/08 07:04 PM
One of the easiest things to do, without spending any money, is to look around your rooms and clean up any clutter. This includes too many knick-knacks on display, too many family pictures, too much of anything. Remember, less is more. Your accessories will make a bigger impact when they can … (11 comments)
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creative home expressions: My Own Long Island Ducks - 03/10/08 05:11 PM
No, it's not the baseball team, whose website you can find here. Baseball fans may know that Bud Harrelson helped found the team. These Long Island Ducks are based in Central Islip, New York.
It is also not the infamous Big Duck built in 1931 by duck farmer Martin Maurer to be used … (24 comments)
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creative home expressions: Spring Decorating Tips - 03/04/08 09:00 AM
Spring is coming, Spring is coming! On Thursday, March 20, 2008, to be exact! Is your home still in Winter mode? Use these tips from interior decorator, Kathy Passarette of Creative Home Expressions to freshen up your home for spring.
To freshen up your living areas for spring, and while doing a … (13 comments)
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creative home expressions: Rooms Without Walls - Decorating Class - 02/14/08 10:46 AM
Join Kathy Passarette of Creative Home Expressions as she talks about bringing the indoors out in this class on combining the pleasures of nature with comfortable living areas, by transforming your outdoor spaces into living spaces. You can access the brochure, with registration form, here.
Where: Mount Sinai High School - Room … (8 comments)
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creative home expressions: "Godspell" At The Mount Sinai High School - 02/07/08 03:44 PM
If you want to see a great show, but don't want to travel into the city to do so, mark your calendars for a local treat. The Mount Sinai High School drama club will be performing "Godspell" this year. Show times and dates are Friday, March 14, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. … (2 comments)
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creative home expressions: Free Concerts - 02/06/08 08:02 PM
Tonight I attended a free concert. It was at the Mount Sinai High School, and it was members of the high school's Chorus, Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble. Now, I attended because my son is a senior at Mount Sinai High School and plays the tenor saxophone in the Symphonic Band. … (0 comments)
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creative home expressions: Music & Mansions On Long Island - 01/29/08 10:43 AM
Deepwells Mansion has hosted a Holiday Tea, a Decorator Showhouse and a Holiday Boutique, so I was quite surprised to hear that this historic mansion located in St. James is now hosting the Acoustic Long Island showcase. Due to the number of people, reaching Cool Beanz Cafe's capacity of 40 (where the showcase … (4 comments)
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creative home expressions: Add Some Romance To Your Valentine's Day Decorating - 01/27/08 07:43 PM
These tips are simple and easy, requiring almost no time, and items you may already have around your house. Don't worry about red and pink not matching the rest of your home's décor. This holiday is more fleeting than Christmas, so it won't affect your overall decorating scheme.
• Instead of … (9 comments)
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creative home expressions: Suffolk County Making Travel A Little Bit Easier - 01/24/08 08:24 AM
If you live in Mount Sinai, you are familiar with the route of County Road 83 (Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road) to the Long Island Expressway. Those of you who travel this route each day will be happy to know that the Suffolk County Department of Public Works has started a project that … (4 comments)
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creative home expressions: Winter Is Here, Keep Fire Hydrants Clear - 01/16/08 08:02 AM
Photo courtesy of Howe/Foster Daily Democrat
I saw my title for this post on a sign outside one of our local firehouses - "Winter is here, keep fire hydrants clear". This is really an important message, and I was thinking that most people really don't think about the fire hydrant that is on their … (5 comments)
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creative home expressions: New Year, New Room - 01/15/08 02:42 PM
Kathy Passarette of Creative Home Expressions offers some tips on making your rooms feel fresh in the New Year by redesigning your spaces. Interior redesign is taking items you already own and reusing them. The best part is that it doesn't cost you anything if you do it yourself. If you … (5 comments)
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creative home expressions: Creating A Relaxing, UnCluttered Bedroom - 01/10/08 08:35 AM
Even after starting my third year in business, I still get excited to get some press. This is my first one for 2008, and is in the El Paso Times. I have included my little mention in this article. The rest of the article is here if you care to read it. In … (22 comments)
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creative home expressions: The New Heritage Center In Mount Sinai - 01/09/08 10:54 AM
The Heritage Center is located within the property of the North Shore Heritage Park in Mount Sinai, also known as "the wedge". The park is bordered by Route 25A, Mount Sinai-Coram Road, and County Road 83. This community center has become a focal point of the park.
The Heritage Center is … (2 comments)
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creative home expressions: Norman Rockwell Visits The Long Island Museum at Stony Brook - 01/01/08 08:22 PM
The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts has loaned 323 of the artists Saturday Evening Post covers to the Long Island Museum at Stony Brook through January 27, 2008. Norman Rockwell's relationship with the Saturday Evening Post lasted 47 years.
These original tear sheets feature such classics as No Swimming, Rosie the … (7 comments)
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creative home expressions: The Planets Are Aligned On Long Island - 01/01/08 05:18 PM
The Vanderbilt Planetarium is located on the grounds of the Vanderbilt Museum. The planetarium opened in 1971 and is the largest facility of its kind on Long Island. The Vanderbilt Museum is located at 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, New York. The website http://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/home.php?section=planetarium lists hours, directions and admission charges, as … (6 comments)
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creative home expressions: More Window Treatments ~ Thanks Julea - 12/22/07 04:06 PM
Thanks to Julea Joseph and her recent post on window treatments (http://activerain.com/blogsview/315492/Window-Treatments-Large-Window) I thought I'd post one of my own recent completions.
This job came about through our newspaper here on Long Island (Newsday), when they decided to do a feature in May of this year on "The Empty Room". I was … (19 comments)
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creative home expressions: New Year's Resolutions ~ For Your Home - 12/21/07 09:31 AM
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January - Remove your holiday decorations by the second week in January. Nobody wants to see icicle lights or reindeer on your lawn in February, whether they be your neighbors or prospective buyers.
February - Apply a fresh coat of paint to any rooms that need it. This is … (13 comments)
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creative home expressions: Simple Ways To Accessorize For The Holidays - 11/30/07 09:08 AM
Photo courtesy of Pottery Barn
To help keep your decorating simple yet seasonal, Kathy Passarette of Long Island, New York based Creative Home Expressions, a interior decorating, home staging and redesign firm, offers these tips:
Clear glass vases from Pottery Barn (starting at $24) or apothecary jars from decorator discount stores such … (14 comments)
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creative home expressions: Dealing With The Emotions Of Moving - 11/17/07 07:27 PM
Moving can be a stressful and emotional time, especially if you are down-sizing from a home where you have raised a family. The memories alone crowd the house, never mind the actual "stuff". I came across the following tips that might be helpful for homeowners going through this type of move.
Focus … (38 comments)
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creative home expressions: Safe Candles - 11/06/07 10:31 AM
These pillar candles are from Restoration Hardware and run on batteries. I think of them as safe candles. Great for putting in among greenery for the holidays or even on a table without having to worry about pets or little ones knocking into them. I think these are a good option … (30 comments)
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