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 Garden at Croteaux I felt deserving after a home staging assignment at nearby residence, and paid a visit to the intimate setting at  Croteaux Vineyard on South Harbor Road  in Southold. The old wood in the orignal barn has such beautiful texture and shades of gray, it's my inspiration for  a mastser bedroom.  Natural linens evoke a relaxed, calming feeling and will be my fabric of

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Holiday Hustle & BustleIt started on Black Friday. There's so much to do! Gift shopping, getting the house ready for guests, decorating, trimming the tree...what about baking cookies or making that special hand made item? It can all be a bit overwhelming! This year, I propose for you to slow down and give your self a gift that is truly memorable!!Putting the Holidays into PerspectiveTake a moment

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Make a Listo Create a ‘Finish My Projects’ book using a spiral notebook or composition book. This is your workbook. Write down your ideas on projects, planning and materials lists.o Write down all of your unfinished projects. o Add one or two projects you really want to get done if they are not on the list.o Take a deep breath and feel good that you de-cluttered your mind trying to remember all

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I just finished working on a special project this summer.It was such a wonderful experience and I worked with a special group of wonderful people where the harmony and respect for others was evident on a daily basis. But, with the end of one experience, comes the anticipation and adventure of another. A new beginning-- a chance to make a change in one's life.As I contemplate what changes to make

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Our homestead is located on the North Fork of Long Island. Surrounded by a beautiful woodland setting, we are inspired daily through the nature around us. We are starting a Recovery Garden this Spring and created a hobby that not only will be saving on grocery bills, but will give us countless hours of pleasure by nurturing and tending to the vegetables and herbs. We live in deer country. So,

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We lived in San Ramon, Costa Rica over the winter. The photo to the right is a view from our second floor balcony.San Ramon, an agricultural town located in the highlands of the Central Valley, is about 45 minutes northwest of San Jose, and close to the famous cloud forests of Monteverde and Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna. Neighboring towns are Los Angeles, Palmares, Grecia, and Atenas.Due to

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For those of you that have been to Peru, you know what I'm talking about. For for other traveler's who have not made Peru their destination, I've got news for you - be prepared to fall in love and get Peru fever!The best photos do not do justice to the immense beauty of the Andes mountains, rivers, hummingbirds, rainforests, archeological sites and colonial buildings.I have Peru fever and can't

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When I was about 20 years old, I had a conversation with a passerby... a woman shopping in the department store where I worked. I never forgot what she told me. She was a happy elderly woman around 83 years old. It was a chance meeting and a sharing of spirit I never forgot.I can't remember why we started speaking or what we were talking about, but her message is timeless and a worthy lesson.She

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We decided to visit Montreal, Canada after attending a wedding in Plattsburgh, NY. Boy, were we lucky to get a room on our third try as the city was booked. We stayed at a boutique hotel in downtown (Ville-Marie) area. Although, the rooms were small, they were immaculate and decorated in classy French style, similar to our favorite hotel in Paris. A-2-K Hotel is on Avenue Rene-Leveseque at the

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Being Loyal to Summer Labor Day weekend represents the end of summer to many of us. There are many triggers to support this feeling-- the beginning of the hustle and bustle of the school year, the occasional cool evenings, a few leaves falling and stores displaying autumn decorations in August.I recently read that September is a stressful time of year because of the beginning of school, many

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www.jedediahhawkinsinn.com Check out the photos and design ideas on this site. I recently returned to Jedediah Hawkins Inn, located in Jamesport, LI, NY to enjoy a lovely lunch, beautiful scenery and great service. They have inspirational gardens as well. Truly worth a visit. This location was a featured Designer Showhouse in 2006/2007.

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We are changing from a throw away society to a recycle, renew, re-use, 'going green' citizens of the world. To get going green, start by selecting natural fabrics such as cotton, linen, and silk. Add a natural element such as a real plant, bamboo, wicker, branches, etc. Add a picture from nature, such as the palm tree prints or a landscape. I created a calming effect in this home office/guest

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I am a great fan of attending Designer Showcases for inspiration and ideas, besides getting a peak at the latest trends---which ones are being used and those that are not. Last summer, I attended a Designer Showcase in Huntington, NY and was inspired by a completely color coordinated first floor in one of the homes. I have not stopped thinking about the feeling I got while inside that home. So, I

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Our Family Pet I'm sorry to say that it's been a few weeks since I blogged. Our dog got sick the first week of March. While his master was away, Frasier took ill. I took Frasier to the animal hospital every day for 4 days to give him medication & make him comfortable. I also took care of him round the clock until his "daddy" came home. On the 5th day, we said our good byes. We had a very darling

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Painting Project -Dining RoomI have always enjoyed working with the creamy texture of Benjamin Moore (TM) paints. Recently, I tried their new product- Aura. The basis of this line is that you do not need to prime the walls; using only two coats- saving time and money. One of the features was that Aura paints has a quick drying time. You can apply the second coat in one hour. Another is that Aura

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Paint Selection & Planning Decorating TipsHere are some helpful planning tools to create a successful project; whether you have a blank canvas and don't know where to start,want to update an existing space, or want to change the look of your space altogether with new furnishings. These guidelines will help you when selecting a paint color for any room. As I've mentioned before in my previous

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Fashion Accessory Trends This season's fashion trends for Spring & Summer 2008 are pendant necklaces, semi-precious stones, natural wood accessories, peared with natural fabrics-silk, cotton and linen and metallics. This season's colors are orange, fuschia, turquoise, and yellow as well as some bright green acents.

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We have been so lucky this winter on the East End of Long Island. The weather has been so mild, but I can't wait until Spring is here! When the outside temperature hits about 58 degrees, it's Ok to start using paint on the exterior of your home or in my case, barn, where my design studio is located. I have to do the trim and doors.The Small kitchen design project is coming along. I had a

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Welcome fellow women entrepreneurs, decorators, designers, artists, shoppers and lovers of the home! I am so excited to finally start my own blog. I am a decorator, decorative painter, interior designer, business woman and entrepreneur and occasional fashionista.I am in the final stages of construction of my design & decorative painting studio located on the North Fork, Long Island Wine Country.

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