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2012
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For centuries, China has withstood the test of countless wars and political struggle to become the global powerhouse it is today. With 1.3 billion people and 55 ethnic groups within its borders, China is a stronghold of culture, myth and legend. From awe inspiring works of art to tombs shrouded...
03/29/2012
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More and more, my spirit needs some refuge. A girlfriend’s struggle this year with serious illness affected me deeply and caused me, the extrovert, to seek more time for solitude and for reflection.Walks are great and a long bike ride does wonders. But, a few special places in my own home give ...
03/26/2012
This post by Colorado Springs home stager Kim Gaston really hits the nail on the head with respect to looking at a space and prioritizing the changes. I for one, believe scale is primo!5 design secrets to stage a small living room from a Colorado Springs home stager. If your room is somewhat siz...
03/15/2012
Reykjavik, Iceland 2011
03/13/2012
The mood of a home unfolds at the threshold. A beautiful and inviting foyer or entryway, ushers visitors into the space and hints at the personal tastes, lifestyle and interests that await inside. The artwork displayed in the entryway sets the stage for anyone who walks through the door, shap...
03/12/2012
Color plays a central role in interior decorating and home staging, bringing life and warmth into our homes and creating comfort and atmosphere. Perhaps the most versatile design tool, color can be used to enhance and alter the quality of natural light, make a space more intimate or more spaciou...
03/08/2012
ISAAC'S FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY!
03/06/2012
Just wanted to follow up with some before and after photos of that enormous renovation I did at The Broadlawn in White Plains, New York. Did I mention the rooms were small? The client moved from a 3000 square foot house in Chappaqua, New York to a 900 square foot co-op. Needless to say, her fur...
03/01/2012
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Joanna Cohlan
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes