by Karen Van Nort | Nov 27, 2018 | repurposing
Instead of replacing, why not repurpose?!? This 1980’s Dining Room table & chairs has a fresh coat of paint and new cushions giving it a whole new look! Blue, White & Wood #repurpose #furniture #stagedtolive #designtips #home
by Karen Van Nort | Nov 27, 2018 | repurposing
Makeover! This chair is one of two 100 year old chairs. The homeowner loves the popular MacKenzie Childs style. Details like the small black and white-check cording completed “the look.” #refinish #repurpose #mackenziechilds #rehab #recover #stagedtolive...
by Karen Van Nort | Oct 18, 2018 | Home Projects & Maintenance
Fall is the time to get your winter preparation done and keep up on essential maintenance for your home. Here’s our top 7 items to include. 7 Fall Maintenance Tips for Homeowners Check windows and doors. This is one of the easiest ways to save on winter energy...
by Karen Van Nort | Sep 10, 2018 | Design Inspiration
September 10th, 2018. By Karen Van Nort, Interior Designer This months’ blog is about blue and white….a popular combination in catalogues and books these days but in northern Michigan where I live, it’s always popular. So this month I decided to talk about it a...
by Karen Van Nort | Jul 30, 2018 | Home Projects & Maintenance
Did you know that clutter increases stress hormones? Decluttering is a term we hear a lot about these days. It’s a new buzz word for cleaning and organizing the spaces in our home. Research by the UCLA’s Center on Everyday living found that clutter can lead to...
