design trends: "Haint" it Great?
- 02/06/23 12:00 PM
What in the world is this gal talking about you ask? A Haint? Well, if you are not from the south, most likely you have never heard of this term. I do think you will find this topic to be quite interesting. There is a lot of folklore associated with this term. It is believed to have started with the African slaves who were located in the southern lowlands of South Carolina, Georgia, and northern Florida. These people believed that evil spirits could enter homes by various means. It was believed that homes with the "haint" blue painted on doors, shutters, and porch … (13 comments)
design trends: Design Time ~ Avoiding Over-Decorating
- 02/02/23 08:05 AM
Oh boy, this is a topic that will hit some nerves. As a real estate agent, I visit many homes. When going through homes to either list to sell or to tour for buyers, I have seen it all. Unfortunately, many design mistakes can be avoided with a little assistance. Over-decorating mistakes are common. We can all get excited about a trend, a collection, or just accumulating too much stuff! The end result, however, can be a home that is over-packed, busy, and cluttered. Here are the most common over-decorating mistakes: TOO MUCH FURNITURE. This common error happens all of the time. The … (5 comments)
What in the world is this gal talking about you ask? A Haint? Well, if you are not from the south, most likely you have never heard of this term. I do think you will find this topic to be quite interesting.
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