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SMARt Tips For Homebuyers

Traversing along the windy and sometimes daunting trails to your perfect home can be a challenge. Through my experience as a homebuyer and with homebuyers as a Realtor I have…

MAR Silver, Gold-and Brass, too!

In keeping with my latest home design details in MAR silver, gold and brass, I have a doozy of a sMARt tip for you, MARtians — and a few personal…

Easy Spring Centerpieces

As a designer (and gardener!) I always find myself thinking outside the box, and looking for inspiration and unexpected resources everywhere I go. With spring around the corner and Mother’s…

Creating A Modern Easter Basket

As a lifestyle expert, I’m always seeking new ways to make long-standing traditions feel fresh and new. For example, the Easter Basket. I don’t know about you, but I absolutely…

Forest Bowl

If you find that you can’t keep a plant because you don’t have a green thumb, try this forest-style planter for your home. It’s a foolproof, long-lasting alternative to traditional…

Downton Abbey Style at Down-To-Earth Prices

Have you ever been inspired by a designer item and dreamt about the lifestyle and touches of opulence and wealth?  Even if you have not seen a single moment of…

Mar’s Holiday Gift Guide

1. Nest:  The Nest Protect nest.com I may not be a character from “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” but I do look forward to “settling in for a long winter’s…

A Wine Bouquet

A nice bottle of wine is always a perfect gift for a host or hostess. We have all seen the velvet wine bags sold in stores these days — they’re…

Festive Garage Door DIY Project

I have always been known for wrapping small and large items with great style and passion, but this year I upped the ante by wrapping my garage door. This project…