Now that many of us are spending more time at home with a large to-do list, this is the perfect time to get creative. Budgets might be smaller but giving your home a fresh new look is easier than you think.
That brings me to The Designer Gals new Ebook. Yes, we have The Little Book of Redesign to prove that decorating can be easier than you think. Simple solutions to help shape your home, tips on using color and so much more.
We hope The Little Book of Redesign will inspire you to create, change and enjoy your home for many years to come. The bright side to redesign, love your home all over again.
Our book is available on our website for $9.95. Perfect for yourself or as a gift. Questions,we have answers! Order today!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Little Book of Design
Fantastic News!!!!! Gayle and I have completed our E-Book on redesign and is now available on our web site www.TheDesignerGals.com. We will also make it possible to down load on Kindle and purchase through Amazon in a PDF file. It is our goal to stay 'green' in the process of selling our book. We should be 'live ' on the other sites sometime this week.
This book will help not only the beginner in redesign but also add new and fresh ideas to the experienced designer.
We would love to hear from you after you purchase and use our ideas for your home or office.
This would make a wonderful gift to anyone looking for a change in their home, not limted to one room but maybe every room!!!!
Enjoy and remember to Repurpose* Reuse* Redesign*
Judy--Designer Gal
This book will help not only the beginner in redesign but also add new and fresh ideas to the experienced designer.
We would love to hear from you after you purchase and use our ideas for your home or office.
This would make a wonderful gift to anyone looking for a change in their home, not limted to one room but maybe every room!!!!
Enjoy and remember to Repurpose* Reuse* Redesign*
Judy--Designer Gal
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Updating on a budget
There is no time like now to give your house a lift. If you are thinking of selling or keeping your home the best bet is to update the kitchen and bathrooms.
Decide on a budget, bottom line amount you want to spend and do not go over it. You will be tempted - trust me on that. Stay focused especially when it comes to replacing countertops. Granite is not the only product out there!
Cabinets do not have to be torn out. Paint is affordable and will make your cabinets look like new. If the door is an old style or unsalvageable, you can purchase just new doors. Check out cabinet companies in your area, construction is down and you can get great prices right now.
Most companies offer free consultations. So when you are serious and ready for an update give one a call and see how far your budget will take you.
Can’t go that far? Then try a new color in your space. Paint is inexpensive and makes a big impact on any space.
The idea is to get started! The Designer Gals, Gayle or Judy are here to give you ideas, let's chat soon.
Decide on a budget, bottom line amount you want to spend and do not go over it. You will be tempted - trust me on that. Stay focused especially when it comes to replacing countertops. Granite is not the only product out there!
Cabinets do not have to be torn out. Paint is affordable and will make your cabinets look like new. If the door is an old style or unsalvageable, you can purchase just new doors. Check out cabinet companies in your area, construction is down and you can get great prices right now.
Most companies offer free consultations. So when you are serious and ready for an update give one a call and see how far your budget will take you.
Can’t go that far? Then try a new color in your space. Paint is inexpensive and makes a big impact on any space.
The idea is to get started! The Designer Gals, Gayle or Judy are here to give you ideas, let's chat soon.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Get Rid of the Clutter Get Organized
Years ago it was all the buzz to go “paperless” in our office. It never happened! In our digital age why is there so much paper everywhere?
Tips we can do to STOP it!
Catalogs from stores you do not order from. If you do order from the stores, the catalog is on-line… use the internet. Unsubscribe them.
Junk mail - all those ads… check out Direct Marketing Assoc. website at DMAChoice.org - they will contact companies for you and get you off their mailing list.
Organize your life with a scanner. They are inexpensive and can scan everything from business cards to personal documents,photo's and more.
Newspapers are online. But if you love lingering over the morning paper, ok, but don’t let them pile up all over the house. Try a basket or tray (size of paper) and keep it there and then recycle when that basket is full.
Go through old stacks of stuff one box, drawer, stack at a time. Get a shredder, again not expensive, and start shredding. Keep your tax records, financial statements, birth certificates, etc. Shred things with your name, phone number, and social security number on it for security and piece of mind.
Keep paper under control…shred it or recycle it every day, every week.
For more organizing ideas The Designer Gals are just an email away!
Tips we can do to STOP it!
Catalogs from stores you do not order from. If you do order from the stores, the catalog is on-line… use the internet. Unsubscribe them.
Junk mail - all those ads… check out Direct Marketing Assoc. website at DMAChoice.org - they will contact companies for you and get you off their mailing list.
Organize your life with a scanner. They are inexpensive and can scan everything from business cards to personal documents,photo's and more.
Newspapers are online. But if you love lingering over the morning paper, ok, but don’t let them pile up all over the house. Try a basket or tray (size of paper) and keep it there and then recycle when that basket is full.
Go through old stacks of stuff one box, drawer, stack at a time. Get a shredder, again not expensive, and start shredding. Keep your tax records, financial statements, birth certificates, etc. Shred things with your name, phone number, and social security number on it for security and piece of mind.
Keep paper under control…shred it or recycle it every day, every week.
For more organizing ideas The Designer Gals are just an email away!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Home staging removes clutter for fast sale
Marketing a home for sale in this market it is imperative that it be staged before it goes on the MLS. A good location and clean house is no longer enough to ensure a quick sale at the highest price for the home.
Many Realtor's list on MLS put a sign up and hope the house will eventually sell. They worry they may offend the seller by talking about staging and do not want to ask them to spend money to spruce up the house.
The old saying “you have to spend money to make money” is still true! A few hundred dollars is worth a fast sale and a higher price.
Staging will clear out all the clutter, highlight focal points; help update the feel of older homes with inexpensive and creative solutions.
Something to think about - Staging is always less than a price reduction.
If your Realtor doesn’t mention staging you should and before pictures go on the MLS!
Home staging can help you get ready to move on and a new owner to move on in!
Many Realtor's list on MLS put a sign up and hope the house will eventually sell. They worry they may offend the seller by talking about staging and do not want to ask them to spend money to spruce up the house.
The old saying “you have to spend money to make money” is still true! A few hundred dollars is worth a fast sale and a higher price.
Staging will clear out all the clutter, highlight focal points; help update the feel of older homes with inexpensive and creative solutions.
Something to think about - Staging is always less than a price reduction.
If your Realtor doesn’t mention staging you should and before pictures go on the MLS!
Home staging can help you get ready to move on and a new owner to move on in!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Redesign on a budget and home staging idea too
Here's an idea! Has your patio set seen better days? With a little work and a couple paint products it will look like new.
If the set is wrought iron, clean it, brush off any chipped or peeling paint and get ready for a new look. Yes, a new look. Change the color! There is no rule that says it has to be black or white or green. There are many colors to choose from. Some spray paints require no primer; the spray paint is all in one. Love that!
Redo the cushions too; a couple yards of fabric and the old cushions will be good as new. Wrap the seat like a present, staple or hot glue and you've got cushions to last until you decide to change them again.
It is a simple idea and sometimes it's the simple ideas that are overlooked. Wood can be restained, plastic can be painted, just about any surface can be painted and made new.
A couple of inexpensive ideas to freshen up the patio for the months ahead. Spring is just around the corner, be ready for it.
Our 3D virtual designs can give you more ideas too. Or send us some pictures or we can stop by. The Designer Gals will work within your budget. Let's chat soon!
If the set is wrought iron, clean it, brush off any chipped or peeling paint and get ready for a new look. Yes, a new look. Change the color! There is no rule that says it has to be black or white or green. There are many colors to choose from. Some spray paints require no primer; the spray paint is all in one. Love that!
Redo the cushions too; a couple yards of fabric and the old cushions will be good as new. Wrap the seat like a present, staple or hot glue and you've got cushions to last until you decide to change them again.
It is a simple idea and sometimes it's the simple ideas that are overlooked. Wood can be restained, plastic can be painted, just about any surface can be painted and made new.
A couple of inexpensive ideas to freshen up the patio for the months ahead. Spring is just around the corner, be ready for it.
Our 3D virtual designs can give you more ideas too. Or send us some pictures or we can stop by. The Designer Gals will work within your budget. Let's chat soon!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Clutter in your house?
Clutter = Chaos.
It invades the home slowly at first, items bought on sale, things to be used later, shoes bought and never worn. Or how about the oversized or undersized clothes piled up 'just in case' and the family hand me downs that if given away would just “kill” auntie Em.
No matter what, why, or where it is in your house, it IS clutter! It takes up valuable living space and keeps family and friends from being a part of your life.
It is time to change all of this, restore calm and well being to your life. The Designer Gals can work with you to organize your environment to help you to move forward and gain back the life you envision.
We can help you get to the bottom of things, literally, and figure out why and how not to return to the cluttered life you once had. The Designer Gals will get your space back to life again. Don't feel embarrassed or hesitate to call, get your life back!
It invades the home slowly at first, items bought on sale, things to be used later, shoes bought and never worn. Or how about the oversized or undersized clothes piled up 'just in case' and the family hand me downs that if given away would just “kill” auntie Em.
No matter what, why, or where it is in your house, it IS clutter! It takes up valuable living space and keeps family and friends from being a part of your life.
It is time to change all of this, restore calm and well being to your life. The Designer Gals can work with you to organize your environment to help you to move forward and gain back the life you envision.
We can help you get to the bottom of things, literally, and figure out why and how not to return to the cluttered life you once had. The Designer Gals will get your space back to life again. Don't feel embarrassed or hesitate to call, get your life back!
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