Did you just move into a new home? Moving from one place to another can be pretty exciting, but it can also be unnerving and expensive. Thinking about the maintenance, improvements, and decor you need to complete, you may not know where to start. If you are looking to settle into your home while savingContinue reading “[Guest Post] How to Make a New House into a Home and Save Money Doing So”
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[Guest Post] Creating a Clean and Orderly Home: Decluttering the Eco-Friendly Way
If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t quite get your home clean, you could be overlooking a problem that’s right in front of you — and all around you. It’s called clutter. People who live amid clutter sometimes get used to living that way. That may work for some, but it gets in the wayContinue reading “[Guest Post] Creating a Clean and Orderly Home: Decluttering the Eco-Friendly Way”
American Riviera Design Conference 2018
After the success of last year’s first American Riviera Design Conference, ASID Los Angeles Chapter once again held the event in beautiful Santa Barbara, California this year. The weather was perfect. The format followed last year’s event with an improved scheduling and more presentations. It was great to spend time with friends I already knewContinue reading “American Riviera Design Conference 2018”
[Ask Michelle] Renovation Project Mistakes
What’s the Most Common Mistake People Make with Renovation Projects? Definitely not budgeting enough time and/or money. It always takes longer and cost more. It’s best to start interviewing design professionals as soon as you are considering a project. Experienced design professionals and help you with determining the budget and time line. Even for a DIY project,Continue reading “[Ask Michelle] Renovation Project Mistakes”
The ‘Flat Stanley’ Project
In spring of 2017, I agreed to help my niece in Northern California with her ‘Flat Stanley’ project. For two weeks, I was to take Stanley to visit various places in Southern California. It was an interesting experience. Below is a list of places we visited. Yes, I took the assignment seriously. Thursday, 4/6/17 ArrivalContinue reading “The ‘Flat Stanley’ Project”
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