• Join My Free Autumn Workshop With Miller Homes | Maxine Brady
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    Join My Free Autumn Workshop With Miller Homes | Maxine Brady

    November 7, 2023 - By 

    Join me for a free Autumn workshop on Saturday 4th November with Miller Homes at The Paddocks, Eastergate near Chichester from 11-3pm. Let me introduce myself;  I’m Maxine Brady, and I’m an Interior Stylist & TV Presenter.  In my 20 year-long career in interiors, I’ve designed 1000s of rooms for magazines, TV shows and brands, including private clients with my interior design services. I also write a multi-award-winning interiors blog called www.maxinebrady.com. It’s safe to say there isn’t anything I don’t know about interiors. I’ve teamed up with Miller Homes to host an Autumn workshop day. And there are going…

  • A Secure Solution for Your Mail Delivery Needs ~ Fresh Design Blog
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    A Secure Solution for Your Mail Delivery Needs ~ Fresh Design Blog

    November 6, 2023 - By 

    While most of the decorating aspects of a home are centred around the interior, the outside of your house plays an equally important role in creating a good first impression. Those of us who are fortunate enough to have a front yard have a unique opportunity to enhance the curb appeal of our homes. These days, there are a multitude of ways to upgrade your outdoor space, from simple landscaping to full-fledged outdoor renovations. However, one often overlooked aspect that can easily elevate the aesthetic and functionality of your home’s exterior is the letterbox at the very front of your…

  • 5 Free Halloween Printables For You!
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    5 Free Halloween Printables For You!

    November 4, 2023 - By 

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosures here. Facebook Twitter Pinterest19 Get these 5 brand new free Halloween printables to use in your Halloween decor or more! Simply download and print! Hello Friends and happy Thursday! Are y’all ready for Halloween? Do you decorate your home for Halloween? I don’t really do much these days. When our kids were younger we would do a bit. I mostly just decorate for fall, then add a few pumpkins in October and move right to Christmas decorations from there! How about you?? Anyway, if you love Halloween, I have some goodies…

  • Hurricane Hardening Tips for Houston
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    Hurricane Hardening Tips for Houston

    November 3, 2023 - By 

      Whether you live in a wildfire hazard severity zone (FHSZ), a FEMA flood zone, or a hurricane evacuation zone, home hardening can help protect your property from significant damage during natural disasters. According to environmental lawyer and director of Rice University’s SSPEED Center Jim Blackburn in an article for Houston Public Media, “20% [to] 25% of the city of Houston is in an evacuation zone.” As such, this post will focus on home hardening tips for hurricane season in Houston – where our flagship studio is located and many of our clients live. From reinforcing windows and doors to…

  • How to Paint Laminate Furniture
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    How to Paint Laminate Furniture

    November 2, 2023 - By 

    Looking to give your laminate furniture a fresh look? Find out how to paint laminate furniture the right way for a beautiful, durable finish! Have you ever wondered how to paint laminate furniture so that it will last? I recently picked up a bookcase off Facebook Marketplace. I thought it was going to be a mix of oak and oak plywood, but it turned out to be real oak trim with oak-look laminate panels. For the record, I usually recommend sticking to real wood furniture whenever possible. But this bookcase was a great price, sturdy, and just the right size…

  • Five Favorite House Tours Including a Sawyer Berson Designed Beauty
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    Five Favorite House Tours Including a Sawyer Berson Designed Beauty

    November 1, 2023 - By 

    Jeanne McKay Hartman     House Tours       _________________     Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles  | Pearce Scott Architect |  S. Wilkins Interior Design  | Eleanor Roper Stylist | Emily Followill Photography       Brilliant in Bluffton – design chic   ____________         Turn on your JavaScript to view content     Bedroom Design – serena & lily   ____________       Turn on your JavaScript to view content   5 Favorite Studio McGee Kitchens – design chic   _____________       Turn on your JavaScript to view content     Terrace Rattan Floor Lamp…