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There was a buzz when the Baton Rouge Good Growth Coalition awarded LeJardin Development “Best Home of the Year” in the $200-250,000 price range. LeJardin Development, our preferred builder, is a locally owned construction company run by Rusty Golden that we have been working with for over…

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We love all things blue, including next year’s color coined “Dazzling Blue.” It is a great color for 2014, because it represents stability and depth. But its presence isn’t alone in our industry. The world of interior design and fashion are always crossing paths, and…

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Ho! Ho! Ho! and Fa la la la! Christmas season will soon be upon us. Soon you will be opening up the attic and hauling down the decorations to trim the tree and spruce up the house. But if you need a little more cheer…

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The Pantone Color Institute has announced Emerald as 2013’s Color of the Year. This color is ideal for this year, because it is an emotionally positive color that represents nature, health and growth; all subjects society has been focusing on in our modern time. The revitalizing…

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We recently renovated a master bathroom for a middle-aged client who wanted to stay in her home as she aged. As aging in place specialists, we know barriers exist inside the home that can threaten users safety. The existing shower was small with a thick…

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Cooking large amounts of food during the holidays can be tough, no matter your kitchen size. From storage to stove, cooking requires innovative ways to make more with less. Williams-Sonoma did just that with this Three Tiered Oven Rack. With three shelves, this stainless-steel rack saves the…

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We just attended Sherwin Williams’ 2012 Color Forecast presentation. These colors are said to be dynamic in the reflectance of our diverse mindset, lifestyles and design philosophies. The color palettes include the following: Honed Vitality, Midnight Mystery, Vintage Moxie, and High Voltage. The interesting aspect…

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness month; a subject that unfortunately affects all of us. Nearly one in four women, one in nine men, and over 3 million children have been affected by domestic violence. How you can help Since you are living in the 21st century,…

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Here is a great article on the quartz counter tops we used in our Home Makeover. This is why we love Quartz! “Pros: Engineered quartz has many bragging rights. Thanks to the quartz content, it’s tough like granite, and the resin makes the material malleable and impact…

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“Neutral” is a term easily misunderstood as being able to coordinate with any color palette. When choosing a neutral, it is important to understand the layers of the color you are working with. Our favorite neutral to work with when designing a space is Briarwood by…

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