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By Amy Patterson On September 2, 2015

White Does Not Equal Plain

Classy, elegant, clean, fresh – these are some of the words that come to mind when I think of a white-inspired interior design...


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Tags: Design, Homeowners, Home Loans,

From elegant counter top selections to artisan cabinetry – there are so many ways to customize your kitchen! But while there are...


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Tags: Design, Interior Design, Kitchen,

By Amy Patterson On August 20, 2015

DIY Mason Jar Chandelier

Chandeliers are pretty amazing – they can totally change the look and feel of almost any room. But a Mason jar chandelier? Now...


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Tags: DIY, Design, Homeowners,

By Amy Patterson On August 19, 2015

TREND ALERT: Beachy

Last week, we covered a trend alert that left us feeling relaxed – earthy. Well, this week we were a little hesitant to pull...


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Tags: DIY, Design, Homeowners,

By Amy Patterson On August 13, 2015

TREND ALERT: Earthy

Maybe the summer has us in a relaxing vacation mode, or maybe we’re just really digging the explosion of earth tones, textures...


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Tags: DIY, Design, Homeowners,

By Amy Patterson On August 11, 2015

Awe-Inspiring Bathrooms

Your home should be the place where you feel the most relaxed. There’s a reason people say that there’s no place like it…because...


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Tags: DIY, Design, Homeowners,