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Shopping for Cost and Value

Shopping for Cost and Value
Most of my job is working with clients who buy– and manufacturers, tradesmen and artisans who sell their products and their services. When any client or “friend/family” person asks for my input, the better someone knows me, the more unnecessary the “should I do this to save money?” question is.  My answer?  “It’s up to... Read more »
By Claire Golan,
Friday at 10:39 am
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Living the High Life for Less! Celebrity Home Bargains

Tired of the same old place? Trade up (or down) to one of these “bargain”..all celebrity homes at prices they have now reduced! Great views, great locations!  The decorating? depends which house… What do your think? Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy... Read more »
By Claire Golan,
May 18, 2012 at 9:50 am
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What To Expect When You're….Re-Doing

What To Expect When You're….Re-Doing
Here are a few pointers and reminders if you’re  improving your office or your home.  Any of these items will make the process easier: 1.  The most important reminder:  Get some help when making costly decisions.  There are professionals all around, and there is no question that they will save you what they cost you. ... Read more »
By Claire Golan,
May 14, 2012 at 2:22 pm
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Setting Up & Sorting Out Your Design Project

Setting Up & Sorting Out Your Design Project
Design projects creep up on us in several ways.  The 2 usual ways are either that something looks awful and just has to get “done” OR it’s moving time and you don’t have enough things to fill your new place. Whatever your most immediate needs might be, these are steps you can take to get... Read more »
By Claire Golan,
May 8, 2012 at 11:05 am
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Interior Design and $$ in 2012

Interior Design and $$ in 2012
This is one of my earliest blog posts with some changes… If you are considering working with any kind of Design professional, this information is important, and might make it easier to talk with Designers and evaluate what’s  expected in terms of payment. I sometimes wonder why some articles are read more than others.. this... Read more »
By Claire Golan,
April 27, 2012 at 1:50 pm
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D. I. Whine (ing)

D. I. Whine (ing)
SURE, you can Do It Yourself!  I am not sure why you want to, but if you like, you can.  You might also make a mess and/or spend good money to end up with less than good choices in your design and decorating.  Since I’m a serious Design Professional I’m (of course) more opinionated (and... Read more »
By Claire Golan,
April 14, 2012 at 9:30 am
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Loving Your Home

Loving Your Home
Why does loving your home matter?  It matters because if you are happy in your home, you feel settled, you’re calmer and that extends into other aspects of your life.  I was noting Sunday that I have lived in this house longer than anywhere else.  When I was a little kid, and my parents acclimated... Read more »
By Claire Golan,
April 10, 2012 at 10:17 am
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For You & Your House -- on Sale

For You & Your House -- on Sale
So, who’s on vacation?  Mostly kids, I guess… but if you have time now, and are wanting new things for your home, go shopping! There are many places selling things to finish your house that are having sales, sales, sales.  This past week I’ve noticed signs and ads everywhere…and (always) commercials, too.  Sales for home... Read more »
By Claire Golan,
April 2, 2012 at 10:21 am
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Designing in Spring, 2012

Designing in Spring, 2012
Spring Break in the ‘burbs already: planning time (and almost planting time). Here we are, 3 years + into this recession and Interior Design still has that cachet of being just for rich and/or snobby people. That’s certainly not true, is it? I’ve done this job for a LONG time. In almost anyone’s estimation, it’s... Read more »
By Claire Golan,
March 27, 2012 at 1:11 pm
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Re-decorating Resolutions: What Happened?

Re-decorating Resolutions: What Happened?
What resolution?  It’s March already and, after this week’s weather, you might want to go outside until fall (or till we have a last snowfall or a heat wave).  Weren’t you tired of how your house/apartment looks?  What can you do rather quickly, and for not a lot of cash?  Here are some easy ideas... Read more »
By Claire Golan,
March 15, 2012 at 8:45 am
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