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Terrific online resources for art buffs

February 22, 2012 by Amanda · Leave a Comment

Everyone knows how much I love art and I am loving all the new sources popping up on the web that put original art right at your fingertips. Gone are the days of exclusive galleries that you may not have heard of. These website bring you great art at … [Read More...]

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DIY Home Staging For A Pink bathroom

February 20, 2012 by Amanda · 2 Comments

Last week I flew to California to help a client stage her home. She and I remodeled the entire house in 2006 and 2007 but we never started the master bathroom. It was the project we were always 'gonna get to’ and never did. Now the homeowner/client … [Read More...]

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Home staging-Transforming a pink bathroom

February 15, 2012 by Amanda · 5 Comments

Home staging is big business these days. With so many homes in the inventory system a lackluster home filled with dirty floors, strung up laundry and trashed carpet no longer fits the bill...if of course you want to sell your home it doesn't. Home staging … [Read More...]

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A moment of peace

February 13, 2012 by Amanda · Leave a Comment

This week is proving to be very busy and hectic. So in an effort to calm my nerves and just take a deep breath I will pretend I am in Tahiti....OK, much better! Have a great week everyone! Need help with your next decorating project? Want your home … [Read More...]

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Home Staging-How to tackle small projects to reap big rewards

February 10, 2012 by Amanda · 2 Comments

In these economic times home staging has become increasingly popular for people who want to sell their homes quickly. With so much inventory to boot and sellers still picky about their list of needs, now is not the time to be cheap. Potential staging … [Read More...]

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Interior decorating-How to start a project and decorate with confidence

February 8, 2012 by Amanda · 3 Comments

I’ve been in the design business for thirteen years and the most common thing that comes up with clients is their lack of confidence with decorating. Design can be quite easy if approached correctly. We all have an innate ability to decorate because … [Read More...]

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Feng Shui-What does your front door say about you?

February 6, 2012 by Amanda · 3 Comments

When I was going through design school in California back in the late nineties I studied the methodology and energy practices of feng shui. Since being in Tennessee I have utilized very little of this training but have maintained a closet addiction, and … [Read More...]

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Phone Consultations

February 3, 2012 by Amanda · 3 Comments

AB HOME Interiors has been offering online design for over two years but after reviewing our survey from a week ago, we discovered that a majority of our readers don’t necessarily need detailed design plans, but rather prefer quick and easy phone consultations … [Read More...]

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The art of being an entrepreneur

February 1, 2012 by Amanda · 3 Comments

When I first started my company seven years ago my mindset was, “I want to work from home and not for someone else.” I really had no intentions of being an “entrepreneur.” But I will be honest, I had a terrible track record working for other people. … [Read More...]

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12 EASY things you can do today to reduce your carbon footprint

January 30, 2012 by Amanda · 1 Comment

The very convenient truth about our carbon footprint is that each and every one of us have the ability to make an impact. For years the task at hand seemed daunting to me. How on earth (pun intended, Har!) can I make a difference? After watching Al Gore … [Read More...]

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How quantity over quality can sacrifice your style

January 27, 2012 by Amanda · 7 Comments

In the last fifteen years there has been a slow yet rapid shift in the quality of products sold in the US. Everything from our clothes, furniture and even food has seen a decline. Furniture and accessories are all being sent over to China for production … [Read More...]

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How to create an office that makes you more money

January 25, 2012 by Amanda · 4 Comments

Imagine going into your office and sitting with a client dressed in your pajamas. How would you feel? It's likely that you wouldn't feel professional, and lets face it your game would be off. You wouldn't be able to put your best foot forward, and really … [Read More...]

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Toxic food-The secret behind eating raw produce

January 23, 2012 by Amanda · 3 Comments

About four years ago I started making small steps to eat more organic food, especially produce. Prior to this I was assuming that all produce was the same produce and no reason to spend more, right? Wrong. Organic food is more expensive yes, but are you … [Read More...]

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Beyond the plastic yard flamingo- 4 new ways to rethink pink

January 20, 2012 by Amanda · 5 Comments

Its no surprise, I love pink. Always have. In fact it has been the core color of my wardrobe for over 10 years. Early on my mother told me I would tire of it, or rather grow out of it....but I still love pink. The value or intensity does change over the … [Read More...]

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Homemade Potato Soup-Amanda Style

January 18, 2012 by Amanda · 1 Comment

Last year I discovered a great Potato Soup recipe from Mama loves food, that is really good and fairly simple. But being a vegetarian and having limited utensils in the AB HOME kitchen it was my goal to take an already simple recipe and dumb it down even … [Read More...]

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Gardening 101-Skipping the basics and going downright easy

January 16, 2012 by Amanda · 3 Comments

It's official, I am a gardener....or at least that is what I am telling people because it makes me sound like I a am apart of some elite group of cool kids. For years I have been going on and on about having a garden. Obsessing over them, designing them, … [Read More...]

Air freshener alternative

The unhealthy truth about commercial air fresheners

January 13, 2012 by Amanda · 14 Comments

In the past twenty years consumers have been inundated from shiny, media-driven ad campaigns, to FEAR odors. I guarantee if you sit down and watch 30 minutes of TV, you will see everything from odor controlling garbage bags, aerosol room sprays, to contraptions … [Read More...]

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Impulse shopping-Is it smart to spend when trying to save?

January 11, 2012 by Amanda · 9 Comments

For the past three years I have seen a growing trend of homeowners throwing away tons of money on purchases that don't make sense, simply becasue the items were on "sale". Most Sales, especially 50% off or more are final. Everyone's hurting, including … [Read More...]

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Huevos Rancheros made easy

January 9, 2012 by Amanda · 3 Comments

I have to say I am not much of a breakfast eater. However, if you are going to do it you might as well do it right. One of my favorite breakfast items is Huevos Rancheros. Many of the recipes online are fairly easy, but many chefs like to get all fancy … [Read More...]

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DIY drain cleaner

January 6, 2012 by Amanda · 2 Comments

One of my biggest pet peeves is a clogged drain. I can't decide if it's because the Loch ness monster lives there, or the fact that I have to fix it and I forget like a cagillian times to do it. You know what I am talking about. You use the shower treading … [Read More...]

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