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Fall Decorating

10-24-08
Diane Agnesi

Fall is here! That means back to school, football games, clambake, hayrides, picking pumpkins, and raking leaves. Who has time to decorate? Well with very little effort we can turn our homes back into cozy nesting retreats! As soon as you have swept out the last of the beach sand and put away all the sea shells it’s now time to unpack the warm toasty throws, lay down a few throw rugs, and light some scented candles . Here are a few inexpensive ideas to put a little fall into our homes. Take a walk outside and collect a variety of colorful leaves. Branches with red and orange berries make a beautiful arrangement when put into a clear vase. Collect pine cones and stack them in a big bowl for an informal centerpiece. Go to a roadside stand and buy pumpkins and mums and arrange them near your front door. Adding some new throw pillows and a colorful chenille throw to the back of your sofa lends itself to being a cozier space. Don’t forget to warm up your bedrooms. New bed pillows, your down comforter, and some colorful sheets makes your bedroom feel more inviting on those cool frosty nights. Apple pie, some warm cider, and a fire in the fireplace, and you are ready to invite friends over to enjoy your freshly feathered Fall nest! For more interesting ideas visit my home ideas

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Diane Agnesi Podcast available here at Active Rain

02-14-08
Diane Agnesi

Diane joins Ray Horner on 1590 WAKR in Akron, Ohio each week for her decorating segment on the Ray Horner Morning show, every Tuesday morning at 6:50 AM. Topics this month include:

February 5, 2008 Adding Visual Interest.

February 12, 2008 Ten Easy Home Staging Tips.

February 19, 2008 Keeping It Cozy This Winter.

February 26, 2008 Interior Redesign Your stuff, My Ideas.

Each interview will be available for listening immediately following the show at Diane's Active Rain Blog right under her photo in the right hand column or at: http://Dianeagnesi.com in the audio section.

Future programs will be posted each Tuesday, immediatelty following the program, here on Actived Rain.

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Upcoming Radio Appearances

02-05-08
Diane Agnesi

Diane joins Ray Horner on 1590 WAKR in Akron, Ohio each week for her decorating segment on the Ray Horner Morning show, every Tuesday morning at 6:50 AM. Topics this month include:

February 5, 2008 Adding Visual Interest.

February 12, 2008 Ten Easy Home Staging Tips.

February 19, 2008 Keeping It Cozy This Winter.

February 26, 2008 Interior Redesign Your stuff, My Ideas.

Each interview will be available for listening immediately following the show at: http://Dianeagnesi.com in the audio section.

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Winter Decorating Tips

01-30-08
Diane Agnesi
Happy new year!

Christmas is over, holiday decorations are packed away for another year, and your home looks blah and bland! Now what?

Winter is a great time, especially since you're indside, to get the decorating juices flowing. Here are a few suggestions for getting started:

1. Pick a room. Decorating can be overwhelming if you look at your entire house at one time. You really need to break the house down into smaller projects. So, pick one room or area and it's a good idea to start with the room that's bugging you most.

2. De-clutter the space. Things like, magazines, newspapers, junk mail, kids toys, or any unnecessary items that need to be put in their own places. Don't be afraid to throw away or donate to charity items that are no longer needed. And clean as you go to make the work area as fresh as possible.

3. Determine what the space needs. Do you need paint, new carpeting, draperies, furniture, wall hangings, or accessories? It's amazing what a fresh coat of paint can accomplish.

3. Start with Color. Is it just a fresh coat of paint that will make a great change, or maybe it needs new carpeting. If so, find the color pallet that makes sense.

4. How is the furniture? Does it need to be replaced, or is it working for you. Sometimes rearranging the room can make a huge impact.

5. Pulling it all together. That's where new pillows, area rugs, drapery, and accessories make a difference. Accessories are the jewelry or the finishing touches in the room that give a room personality.

6, Don't be afraid to ask for help? People think that professional help is expensive. Often you only need some advise or to have a professional verify that you're on the right track. An hour consultation is an inexpensive way to get a number of great ideas to compliment your design and pallet. Maybe the project isn't as big as you thought. By seeking the help of a professional you might be able to save money by not purchasing unnecessary items and using things that you already have.

Here's to a new year and falling in love with your home again.
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