Ellen Caruso's (ellenscreative) Blog

To be honest, this is the first time I'm re-blogging and I don't even know if I'm doing it right. Jill says it best, "Such fun to finally meet someone you've been corresponding with for over a year."  Active Rain friendships are the best, even my kids get jealous of how I speak about so many of y...

Here is a reblog of one of my first posts. Considering what to do tonight, sit and watch a movie with my husband or continue searching MLS for a new buying customer, I recalled this fun blog. Hope you enjoy it, then go hang out with someone you love!     What do Real Estate and online dating have...

If you've been following my series on cost effective ways to decorate your walls with pictures you'll see I have a surprise! #5 addresses what if You can't afford the frames. Yes, you can often find inexpensive ones in some stores, but what about making use of something you already have that wont...

For those of you who've been following this series, here is one of my favorites. They get bigger and require a little more skill, but worth it, the results are great. Find some of your favorite photos, vacation images work great, as do anything you really love. Like I said previously, you need c...

Here is the third in the series of ways to frame and decorate on a budget. This creative idea is as plain as black and white! You can create drama and appealing design. #1 start with black and white images, perhaps greeting cards, your own photos, or your pick on the web. #2 Create a theme, flor...

This is second in a series on how to get frames up on a blank wall. Tired of waiting for the right image to come along? Don't get intimidated just get inspired and create your own. You'll be surprised at what you can do, and save money too! #1 First decide on the focal point of your room, it sho...

You finally closed on that home you really wanted! Closing costs, moving fees, mortgage payments... how are you going to decorate? As a creative designer, I have a few tips for inexpensive fun ways to frame and decorate your walls. This is the first in a 4 part series. Everyone has magazines! Spo...

Just listed and already getting interest, a 4000 sq ft New Construction, on a rare 3/4 acre in the Hill Terrace development in Glen Head. It is near beaches, parks, golfing, shopping, and trains less than 1 hour to NYC. In the North Shore School District. It will comply to the new Energy Saver st...

Here's my next "Whale Tale", "Take 17.... Ready, Set, Shoot!" This one address one the trends today necessary as a Realtor to set us apart; TAKING VIDEOS! We see them popping up all over here in the Rain. We have several masters, and many willing to share their secrets and techniques. Let's not f...

I'm about to tell you, there are two meanings of a Dust Bunny or dustbunnies. Neither one should be seen in your house if it is on the market to be sold. First Wikipedia, defines it as also called dustmice, small clumps of dust that form under beds and furniture in areas that are not cleaned ofte...