Paint-to-Sell: From Dreary to Cheery, How to Stage A Kitchen

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“People like light, bright kitchens,” says real estate sage Barbara Corcoran, who knows the value of a well-staged kitchen. Corcoran believes the kitchen is the most important room in the house, and should look clean, organized and inviting to potential … Continue reading

Dining Rooms Fit for a Thanksgiving Feast!

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It’s hard to believe Canadian Thanksgiving is upon us. It really has fallen extra early this year, but nonetheless with the extended “great weather” summer we had in Toronto, I am more than ready for the Fall Feast! Along with … Continue reading

DIY Dorm Room Decorating Ideas: Blending Funk and Functionality

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Welcome to the dorm, aka your first studio apartment. While some universities have luxed up their campus accommodations, a typical dorm room is still stark and institutional. Common features include white cinderblock walls, clunky wood furnishings, and dark commercial carpet. … Continue reading

In the Business of Painting Furniture: Getting Chatty with Natty

Natalie Cox is Natty by Design

 Natalie Cox enjoys painting furniture and blogs about it at Natty by Design All photos courtesy of Natalie Cox. Natalie Cox, furniture-painting entrepreneur and all-around DIYer, blogs about furniture transformations, simple decorating ideas, and family life at Natty by Design. … Continue reading