Break the Rules! You want to create some good memories? Do something unexpected!
A Note to Parents
Author: gailyasilhanrealtor
I am a huge consumer of design and love finding new features, materials, patterns, textures and more in my daily life. I'm a realtor, a homeless activist, a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to a cadre of crazies! Join me as we explore design and trends in homes...I'll share what experts say and always, always, I'll give you my take on it! G
Coping, Innovating, Thriving
Let them eat cookies for breakfast once in awhile and ice cream for dinner. Let them blow bubbles, take baths in the daytime with bubbles and toys and no matter the mess.
Let the Light in!
Lighting isn't talked about much. We know what we like when we see it (or how it makes us feel comfortable) but until I sought out information, I hadn't been taught about scale, heights, what's most flattering. It's very personal as well. One universal truth: light from windows is better than any man made source.…
Before & After
No need to guess on this one, right? It's the "before" of a kitchen. Note the change in flooring from lineoleum (?) to wood, the mix of black and white appliances, the island that is a combination of two pieces that don't go together! Oh, what to do.....! Ok, not a total win. But I…
How do these spaces make you FEEL…
As you see these images, pay attention to how the room or feature makes you feel....like you'd like to be there, don't care for it.....
First impressions
.....are EVERYTHING. Researchers say when we meet someone new, we have about 3 seconds to make an impression - good or bad. So, all the platitudes about you can't judge a book by its cover, though true, don't always matter. So what does this have to do with Hometrends? As a realtor who works with…