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Julie Dana is an Accredited Staging Professional and interior decorator who has been styling homes for almost 10 years. She is a contributor and co-author to several publications including, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell . In her downtime, Ms. Dana enjoys mentoring new professionals and being a wife and mother to her two wonderful sons. ,Julie Dana, The Home Stylist

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Monday, February 20th, 2012

Advanced Decorating Principles

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Don’t forget to sign up for Julie Dana’s next Roycroft class, "Advanced Decorating Principles" happening on March 11, 2012! Geared towards those with a basic knowledge of interior design principles but want to expand their knowledge.

The class will focus on how to create a color scheme, mixing patterns, what are zones and layering and much more! For the purposes of this class we will be using examples from the Arts and Crafts style, but these prinicples are applicable to any style of home. Participants will also receive a $20.00 coupon for services with The Home Stylist. These classes do sell out quickly so hurry and sign up today!

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Monday, February 13th, 2012

New Advanced Decorating Class

On Sunday March 11, 2012  from 1 to 3 PM at the historical Roycroft Campus in East Aurora, THE HOME STYLIST will be teaching an advanced interior decorating course.

If you know the basics of decorating but are ready to learn a little more, Advanced Decorating, is for you. Some examples of the course highlights:

  • Color selections and undertones
  • the imporatance of scale and balance
  • focus on layers and zones
  • the art of accessorizing
  • Upcoming trends

You must preregister throught the Roycroft Campus

It si going to be a great class! Don’t miss it.

 

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Monday, February 6th, 2012

Easy Valentine’s Day Ideas

 

 

Have an excess of Valentine’s Day candy on hand? Here’s a fun way to use it! Just put the candy in a big bowl, give each kid a set of chopsticks and set a kitchen timer for 2-5 minutes. Each player has to grab as many candies with their chopsticks as possible before time is up. The player with the most candy wins!

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Need a quick dessert idea? Just make brownies (from scratch or from a box, we won’t tell!) and use a heart shaped cutter to cut out servings. Serve with a scoop of cinnamon heart ice cream and there you have a perfect last minute dessert! Bonus points if the brownies are still warm!

 

 

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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Tips for Shopping Estate Sales

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Shopping estate sales is a great way to find unique items, but it can be tricky. Here are some tips to help: Get there early. Just like farmer’s markets, antique shows and auctions, getting there early is the only way you will get to see the whole selection of items. Come prepared with reusable shopping bags, a measuring tape, and some key measurements in your home. Good things usually go fast, and sometimes you have to make a quick decision. But, if you come prepared, you won’t have to worry if that armoire is going to fit in your living room. And if you like something, claim it! Until it is in your bag or has a sold sign on it, it’s up for grabs. Happy shopping!

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Thursday, January 19th, 2012

Cleaning Tips for Miraculous Results

cleaning toolsMy number one favorite tool is the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. It truly is a miracle worker. Also, a rubber edged squeegee makes quick work of dirty windows and mirrors. Plain old dishwashing liquid works wonders on all sorts of surfaces, just dilute with water and put in a spray bottle and use for countertops and other hard surfaces.  Bleach is genius, especially in the bathroom. Spray it on anything that looks gross and just wait for it to disappear, then rinse with water. Corral in all your cleaners in a bucket with rubber gloves and a few good sponges and cloths and you are set to tackle any mess!

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