Category: Special Interests
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The Wood Connection Virtual Bike Build
In Connection with Nari https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=NARI.of.Silicon.Valley&set=a.3891442550901050
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Good Vibes for the New Year
The new year is symbolic of new beginning and fresh resolutions. Preparing your home for the New Year is the perfect time to decide what you want to keep and what to leave behind to create space in your life and home for new opportunities. Feng Shui (pronounced “fung shway”) — which literally translates to “wind…
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Raise the Bar on Home Entertaining
If you entertain frequently, consider having a designated space for a bar in your home. It makes hosting company convenient as it keeps the guests refreshed and it might even help by keeping them from getting in the way of the cook. If you decide to install a bar in your home, you have the…
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Essentials of a Man Cave
A Man Cave can be defined as a room, space, corner, or area of a dwelling that is specifically reserved for a male person to be in a solitary condition, away from the rest of the household in order to work, play, and involve himself in certain hobbies and activities without interruption. This area is…
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Pack your bags!… For a quick tour of France
The French have a special je ne sais quoi when it comes to fashion and style. Simply put—they know how to dress. It seems that the French not only know how to dress themselves, but they also know how to dress their home interiors. French interiors seem elegantly “thrown together” because their homes have an…
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Hip to be Square
Stylish. Simple. Affordable. Eco-Friendly. It’s not too often that one can describe a product with all four of these attributes. Yes, there is home product that exists that is stylish, simple, affordable and eco-friendly. We are referring to FLOR Carpet Design Squares. Although, it has been around since 2003, we recently had a client come…
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Safety First in Your Garage
In your enthusiasm for remodeling your kitchen or bath, other less exciting spaces in your home may be ignored, even though they desperately need a make-over. A garage is one of those oft-neglected areas, because homeowners typically are not very concerned about the appearance or functionality of their garages. However, if you thoughtfully consider some…
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Color Forecast 2014
“The state of color is constantly changing and gathers influence from the world around us,” says Jackie Jordan, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams. Each year Jordan, along with her color experts, surveys these swirling global currents and selects key colors that capture a picture of the latest color trends. For the Sherwin-Williams Colormix 2014…
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John’s Split Pea Soup
Meat 4 slices bacon 2 large ham hocks, meaty Vegetables 2 lbs split peas (dry) rinsed and drained 2 medium yellow onions, minced 6 bulbs garlic, minced 4 stalks celery w/leaves, chopped into ½” cubes. 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped into ½” cubes 1 large box chicken broth [or more] Water as needed Spices…