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The leaves are beginning to change, I have switched out my summer wardrobe for leggings, boots and sweaters (which will finally be put to good use this weekend as temps drop into the fifties) and Halloween is just around the corner! This is my favorite time of year; the short few weeks between sweltering humid heat and freezing cold snow. I am going to take advantage of this perfect sweater weather and go do all those amazing fall bucket list items that people Instagram about

When updating your home many sellers focus on the interior. We all know that kitchens and bathrooms sell houses, but what many fail to realize is that what buyers first see is the exterior of your home. While the agent is busy picking up keys from the lock box that leaves the potential buyers with nothing to do but check out the exterior of your home. Most buyers will form an opinion before they even enter the front door. First impressions do make a difference so if you want

Last week, I had the pleasure of redesigning a rental house for a couple that lives in Miami, Florida. This was an exciting project for me, it allowed me to blend the individual styles of the couple together. Kate and Carlos had their own distinct style and furniture that they brought with them (which can be hard enough to blend together); but add in some furniture that is already in the home and can not be removed or painted, suddenly combining two styles becomes combining

Outdoor living is in high demand even in areas where it is only possible for a few months a year. In fact those areas cling to any sign of good weather and people find every excuse to take to the outdoors for a moment of sunshine. As a Chicagoan I practically live all summer out on my deck and use my grill every day. Now that some schools have started this week, it is inevitable that fall will descend upon us sooner than we like and with that the cool weather stretches into t