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interior decorating: Home Stager Fees Are Tax Deductible - 04/02/08 10:03 AM

I came across this article this morning from The Kansas City Star that says Home Stager fees paid directly by the Homeowner are tax deductible. To summarize, it is considered "advertising fees" and falls under allowable selling expenses. However, while the stager's services are deductible, expenses for repairs, maintenance or permanent redecorating … (23 comments)

interior decorating: 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)

interior decorating: Lavendar Fields In Port Jefferson - 01/25/08 03:15 PM

Photo courtesy Lavendar Fields
Lavendar Fields is a wonderful little shop located in Port Jefferson, New York, that carries a variety of items for the home. They also have an online presence here.
From Shabby Chic to Bella Notte bed linens; from furniture to accessories, there is something for every style of decor at … (6 comments)

interior decorating: 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)

interior decorating: 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)

interior decorating: 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)

interior decorating: 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)

interior decorating: Color & Pattern - Part II - 10/06/07 07:52 AM

Photo courtesy of The Paint Quality Institute
This is the second of my two part series on Color & Pattern.
Keep these simple rules in mind when choosing color:
1. The most important thing in picking colors is that they make you feel good in the rooms they are being used in.
2. Use color to … (2 comments)

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