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Dear Julie,
We are excited about the new year! As our business grows
we continue to meet the most wonderful people. No matter
what your style, budget or decorating dilemma, we are here
to help. This past year we have worked with couples,
singles, working families and retiree's. From mobile homes
to multi million dollar mansions, we have found each home a
challenge and pleasure to decorate.
We'd like to thank all of our clients for their business,
referrals, and most of all, the opportunity to meet them and
work in their homes. We can't think of anything more
rewarding than when we hear positive feedback from our
clients. As your families change and grow, let us know if we
can be of any additional help to you.
Happy New Year! Julie & April
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"MY HOME'S NEW YEARS RESOLUTION" |
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I was thinking the other day what if my walls
could talk & what would they be saying to me?
Maybe it's time to think about a new years
resolution for my home. What changes could I make to
bring my home into the new year? If I listened
closely enough, I might hear this.
- I'm so tired of looking at the ceiling.
Please move me to another wall...."mirror over
fireplace"
- My back is tired of leaning on this wall.
Can't I be angled in that corner?......"the
sofa"
- I miss my sister. Please move me next to
her.... "the chair"
- I can't hear what everyone is talking about.
I'd love to move closer to the furniture
below..."the artwork"
- I can't get to the other side of the room. I
need a bridge. Please bring in an area
rug..."the furniture"
- I haven't been outside in years. I miss the
trees. Where is all the greenery?..... "the
room"
- It's so dark in here. I'm working overtime
to light the opposite corner. Where are my
cousins, the floor lamp and uplight?...... "the
table lamp"
I realized that my room really could use a
redesign, so I got to work. By angling the sofa,
adding an area rug and placing my matching chairs
together the room had a cozy conversation area. Then
I added some much needed lighting. Once I moved the
mirror to the foyer and lowered some of my artwork,
things were starting to make sense. The room felt so
much cozier. After adding a few pieces of greenery,
the room was grinning from wall to wall.... I should
have done this ages ago. I bet my walls are talking
up a storm now! And I'm happy too!
I just know this is going to be a great year!
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DEAR DECORATOR |
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Dear Decorator:I'm always hearing that
each room should have an element of the unexpected.
I need some ideas that will help me in this area.
Answer: Adding something unexpected is a
great way to bring interest to a room. Not only will
it be a great conversational element, but it will
give you a chance to show off your personality in
your home's decor. Here are a few ideas.
- Hang empty decorative frames (without glass)
to form a grouping
- Use decorative plates to frame a window or
archway
- A golf club makes a great curtain rod
- Hang a piece of artwork low on a wall... in
an unexpected place.
- Paint an accent wall a bright or dark color
- Use a fishing creel as a kindling basket
- Decorate a plain lampshade with silk flowers
or leaves
- Separate a large room into 2 areas with
several screens
- Use wooden picket fencing as a headboard
Look around your home. Is there something you
could use in another way? Look through magazines and
you'll likely find some interesting and unique
decorating ideas that will help add an element of
the unexpected to your home.
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION FOR OUR DECORATOR? JUST
SUBMIT IT TO OUR DECORATING TEAM AT INFO@TIMETOREDESIGN.COM.
WE'LL ANSWER IT IN OUR NEXT ISSUE.
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH |
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CHICKEN DIVAN This recipe was passed down
to Julie by her Great Aunt. If you like chicken this
is one of the best casseroles we have ever tasted.
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and diced
- 2 cups broccoli, cooked
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup milk
- 1T. curry powder
- 1/2 cup diced water chestnuts
- 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 T. butter, melted
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl mix the soup,
mayonnaise, milk, curry powder and water chestnuts.
In a 9 x 12 glass dish place the cooked broccoli.
Add the chicken. Pour the soup mixture over the
chicken and broccoli. Place the shredded cheese on
top. Mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter
until crumbly. Sprinkle on top. Bake for 30 minutes
until bubbly. Serve over rice.
ENJOY!!
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OUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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April 8 - 11 - SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - I.R.I.S.
conference - we'll be meeting with redesigners from
all across the country. Lee Snijders, host of
"Design on a Dime" will be our keynote speaker.
CALL US TODAY TO SCHEDULE A SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT
FOR YOUR LOCAL GROUP. NO GROUP IS TOO LARGE OR TOO
SMALL. Choose from several topics. The 10
commandments of Decorating, The Rules of
Accessorizing, or No-sew Window Treatments.
We don't charge for our presentation and we
always have a great door prize. Call us today!
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I WANT THAT! |
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You may have seen the popular HGTV show I WANT
THAT . Here is one of our favorite decorating
tools. Stop guessing when you are hanging artwork.
With the Picture Plumb all it takes is 3 easy
steps. HOOK IT... LIFT IT... and TAP IT... then HANG
IT!!!! We love this picture hanging tool. It works
with artwork that hangs on a wire. Visit their
website for more information.
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DO YOU LOVE WATCHING HGTV???
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HGTV added a few new shows to the lineup this past
fall. Each one has it's own unique take on
decorating or home improvement. If you missed the
list last month, here they are again!
FREESTYLE - HGTV says the best things in
Life are FREE. The new series FREESTYLE uses
treasures you never knew you had to get the style
you want.. FOR FREE! FreeStyle is a no-cost design
show where professional re-arrangers de-clutter,
reorganize and move furniture and accessories around
in a room, to give homeowners a dramatic new look
without spending a dime! Aaron Foster is the Host
and the show premiers on Friday, November 18th at
9:30 PM E/P.
MY FIRST PLACE. This show targets
decorating your first home by capturing the emotions
and designing challenges. The new residents, whether
they are a couple, a family or an individual, get
valuable assistance from an ensemble team of design
experts who come up with creative solutions to
practical problems for house-poor, first-time
homeowners. Jill Cordes is the host and the show
will air on Saturdays at 9:00 PM E/P.
THAT'S CLEVER! is a daily, half-hour
series that highlights the contemporary crafting
scene from Portland, Maine, to Portland, Oregon. In
each episode, the show will travel around the
country and visit three different crafters in their
own homes who will take us inspirationally through
their particular craft. You'll be inspired to try
that individual's particular craft and learn a
little about the personal side of the crafter.
Angela Martinez is the host. The show airs daily at
12:00 & 5:00 PM.
HGTV TV LINEUP |
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