A couple of weeks ago I took my Lead Safety class with Iowa Lead Safety in Des Moines. I learned quite a bit and felt compelled to share this information. Please read this article by Iowa Lead Safety and pass on the information to friends, family, and clients. It may just save the life of a child you know. Let …
Inspiration from Arizona
We were lucky enough to get to tag along on one of Scott’s work trips to Arizona. The girls and I had never been before and were excited to defrost a little bit from the Iowa winter. I was also excited to eat Mexican food and sample a margarita or three! The girls were most looking forward to having Italian …
How to Make Your Home Feel Like February
With Valentine’s Day coming up shortly, love is in the air. But is your house missing a spark? Let all of your guests feel the love when they come over without the typical candles, chocolates, or rose petals. Here are some tips on how to make your house have a touch of romance: A fireplace and it’s warmth will attract …
Paint Color Trends for 2013 The Year of Color
Ask anyone we have worked with and they will tell you we are a HUGE fan of Benjamin Moore paint colors. This year’s Benjamin Moore colors don’t disappoint. To quote their website: “Our colour experts have created four exciting new colour palettes inspired by emerging trends in art, fashion, and interior design from around the world.” New Traditional Collection: Artisan …
Get Organized for 2013
So we are into the third week of January and I already feel unorganized. I decided to look into how I could rework some of the closets in my home to become more organized. I thought I would share some of the research I found. It may inspire you to do some organizing as well! All of the featured products …
Updating Oak Trim
Many of our clients ask how they can update their oak trim throughout the house without replacing it all, which can be costly. We like to come up with creative ways to accomplish the updating to pull together the look of the house. Below are some before and after photos of a home we are working on now. For this …
New Years Resolutions 2013, Here We Come!
Wikipedia describes a New Year’s Resolution as:…a commitment that a person makes to one or more personal goals, projects, or the reforming of a habit. A key element to a New Year’s resolution that sets it apart from other resolutions is that it is made in anticipation of the New Year and new beginnings. People committing themselves to a New …
Modern Master Bedroom – Chelsea's Fresh Finds January 2013
As a new year begins, why not start the new year off with a new look in your Master Bedroom? Check out some of these modern picks to get your new look started.
A Few of My Favorite Things…
Tis the season to be jolly! I think this is the first year I have been organized enough to enjoy the month of December. My family and I celebrated Christmas over Thanksgiving weekend. We had Thanksgiving at my sister’s house in Van Meter. Then everyone trekked in for Christmas at my house on the Saturday after. Thus, I had to …
Holiday Decorating Tips
White is not just the color of snow, it is the trend for interior decorating for the 2012 Holiday Season. Use colors like silver, blue, and gold and combine with white as seen in the photo bellow. Think soft texture when you think of holiday wreaths for 2012. We are talking white fluffy feathers and felt ruffles. These add amazing …