35 year old re-do befor...

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This is a 35 year old 2-story that we gutted and made some up dates to a traditional style home. We built it to stay and then got the bug to build new. Here are just a few ideas that you can do to make yours fresh. I put it on paper and Les from L&M Remodeling put much of it to reality. Much thanks to Les for his outstanding craftsmanship! This house sold in one week kind of a bitter sweet thing.

Donna's Garden

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I try to make my garden a place of relaxation, enjoyment and surprise for everyone who enters it. It's not much, but I sure do enjoy creating my little oasis away from the hectic pace of everyday life.

Sitting room with uni...

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Sitting room with unique newel post statue of the greek goddess Diana original with the house built in 1913. once a gas fixture it is now a night light.

Contemporary Master ...

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Contemporary Master Bedroom Italian Bedroom Suite Custom Drapes & Bedding Stone Statue Microsuede Bench Circular Wire Sculpture Torchiere Lamp Italian Platform Bed Italian Salon Floor Mirror Jute Rug with Chinese Characters Painted Poster Art Painting with Lady in Maroon Gown

pool party

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We entertain all the time a place for family n friends. All my flowers died and have to replant an office party coming up! Still want to do pavers for grill...it needs a new home.

Fairy Perennial Garde...

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I designed this "Fairy" garden as a makeover for a family on the HGTV show "Outer Spaces" a few years ago. The family loved fairies and wanted me to incorporated them somehow in the garden without it being to "juvenile" looking. Enjoy www.ShirleyBovshow.com

Mediterranean Desert ...

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Lush garden with pool, spa, grill, outdoor fireplace, and multiple seating areas

Historic Farmhouse - ...

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This was my formal living room this year decked out for the holidays. It turned out to be a combination of fine antiques mixed with somewhat of an eclectic mix of other furniture... little bit of old...little bit of new. I was shooting for cozy and inviting, with perhaps a touch of elegance.

Need advice! Bedroom/...

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I just moved into a new apartment and the blank walls match my blank mind in terms of decorating ideas! Advice would be appreciated. You can tell from the wall I am considering beige paint. I also just ordered a Persian rug. In the past my style has been more quirky and girl (photos of my old studio are up here too but I want this to be a more adult sophisticated space.

garden room

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garden themed room but not overdone. I love being in this room. It is clean but not boring. hope you like it.

Outdoor Living Room a...

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This is a very small 10 x 10 foot poolside Outdoor Living Room area.

Our "White" House - ...

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This is our first summer as empty nesters and we decided to give our home a much needed face-lift, in and out. We've never tried any real gardening or landscape design before except for planting a shrub here and there and, sadly, most of them died before the first year was out. But, we have been so inspired by the "spaces" that we've seen here that we wanted to try creating some garden beauty for ourselves.

Because my health doesn't permit me to spend a lot of time outside, we decided to begin with a simple plan. The idea for the first year is to start small and then each year add to the existing gardens as well as create new ones. I love all kinds of bright colors and and we tried to concentrate on perennials so that next spring (hopefully we will have a nice beginning all ready to expand.

We have been inspired and learned so much from this community already and welcome any suggestions. Thank you!