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See Your Name in Lights

June 27th, 2014

If you have ever dreamed of seeing your name in lights, this is your time. The desire for marquee letters (large letters lit by rows of bulbs) is shining brightly, and it’s not hard to find the style, size and color you want. Echelon Custom Homes It wasn’t always so easy. Marquee letters were once found mainly outside of carnival acts, circus tents ...

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Summer Living: How to Welcome Weekend Guests

June 25th, 2014

Being a good host is something of a lost art. Balancing the roles of tour guide, innkeeper, cook and friend (while still managing to have fun yourself) can be challenging, to say the least. Make visiting friends and family feel at home, and ease the burden on yourself, this summer with a little extra preparation. Read on for a dozen ways to welcome guests, and make weekend visi ...

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How to Choose a Front Door Color

June 24th, 2014

Don't let your home blend into the background — even if you're not in the market for changing your exterior color scheme, a new coat of paint on your front door could be just the makeover your home needs. Use our color guides to each color to learn which hue, from unexpected purple to bright yellow to elegant black, will work well on your exterior door. LDa ...

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20 Ideas for Easygoing Summer Parties

June 23rd, 2014

Summertime calls for a distinctly unfussy approach to entertaining, and thankfully so — because who wants to sweat over planning a summer soiree? Make things easier on yourself by hosting outdoors instead of in, getting guests to pitch in and embracing low-key, budget-friendly decor. From DIY flowers and quick extra tables to a beachy outdoor bar, these 20 ideas will make your pa ...

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11 Ways to Get More From Your Summer Porch

June 21st, 2014

Embracing easy summer living can be as simple as spending time each day on your front porch. There is something utterly relaxing about hanging out on the porch, whether it’s to sip morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day — and then there’s the added perk of making your neighborhood feel warmer, friendlier and more connected. Make your porch a place you can’t wait to sp ...

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15 Ways to Get Your Home in a Summer Mood

June 5th, 2014

The days are lengthening; the nights are warmer — it’s time to start thinking summer. From white curtains billowing in the breeze, sleeping porches, shell collections and wildflowers to fresh juice in the morning and nautical stripes, certain things just beg to be a part of your summer routine. Here are 15 fun, crafty and creative ways to get your home in the spirit of summer. ...

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5 Risks in Buying a Short-Sale Home — and How to Handle Them

June 4th, 2014

Short sales can be great opportunities for home buyers to maximize the bang for their buck. But much like foreclosures, they can have hidden problems that can erase or even cost more than the potential savings.A short sale occurs when a homeowner has fallen so far behind on payments that there are liens on the property — most commonly from lenders or tax agencies. The homeowner ...

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A Fine Mess: How to Have a Clean-Enough Home Over Summer Break

June 3rd, 2014

I awoke at 1:00 the other morning to my niece Grace's soft voice informing me my daughter Eden was, as they say in the U.K., "being sick." And boy howdy, was she ever! My husband, Paul, and I have a team approach on these occasions, and we are guided by our strengths. Because I am usually more patient (when the children are sick) and Paul has a stronger stomach, I extricate the ...

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9 Self-Seeders Capture Chelsea Flower Show Magic

June 2nd, 2014

The paving finish may be exquisite, the water features entrancing, but above all it’s the magic of the planting that really says Chelsea Flower Show. The designers weave the plants together, giving the impression that they have always grown that way and have not just been planted in the few days before judging. In recent years and again this year in the main show gardens, the p ...

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9 Ways to Dress a Four-Poster Bed

June 1st, 2014

Affectionately known as the king of beds and the bed of kings, the four-poster is often associated with romance and fairy tales. Its kingly reference is quite accurate, as the four-poster bed was originally created for nobility around the 13th century. Its shape and materials have evolved over time from massive ornately carved oak and tapestries to sumptuous velvets, shimmery s ...

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Beebe Cline, White Rock Realtor

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