Creating a Cozy Winter Master Bedroom

December 13, 2011
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I was recently interviewed for an article on creating a cozy master bedroom. Dina Manzo, from HGTV’s “House Party” also gave some ideas for giving your master bedroom a few updates. Read all about creating a cozy master bedroom for winter.

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2012 Color of the Year

December 8, 2011
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So Pantone has just announced the 2012 Color of the Year . . . drum roll please: It’s Tangerine Tango! Are you a fan? Just look at the header of this blog and you’ll know whether I like it or not. Pantone says, “Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost [...]

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Bit of a Blog Funk

November 27, 2011
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Hi All, I know it’s been a while since I have posted a blog – it was not my intention but the busy fall has put me in a bit of a blog funk. I’m sorry and certainly hope as we move into the holidays I can post more often. As you all know, it [...]

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Color Trends {2012}

October 29, 2011
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It’s hard to believe that “next year” is right around the corner and that means various paint companies are telling us what the color trends are going to be for 2012. I love this time of year and getting a kind of sneak peek at what colors and palettes we might see influencing home decor. Today [...]

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Decorating Ideas for Renters

October 10, 2011
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I was recently interviewed by Judy Stringer for an article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. She wanted to know the best ways first-time renters can add sophistication to their apartments when they are often stuck with hand-me-down furnuture. You can read the article here.

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Amazing Kitchen Transformation

September 15, 2011
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We love a good before & after here at The Devine Home and today I have a FAB. U. LOUS. one for you! This amazing transformation comes to us courtesy of MAD Dimensions in San Mateo, California. This was a foreclosure. Ayesha Sikandar and her husband wanted to show the amazing potential we can find in any [...]

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What I Did On My Summer Vacation

September 12, 2011

I hope you had a wonderful summer! I just can’t believe September is here already. My summer was not quite what I had planned. In June I went on vacation where I hiked every morning for several hours a day. It was a great challenge and a lot of fun. However, once I got back [...]

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Summer Vacation

August 24, 2011

The Devine Home is on summer vacation. We’ll be back September 5th with lots of great before and afters that we have been working on!

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