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Archive for March, 2009

Frame-less shower glass looks beautiful but it’s tough to keep it free of streaks and water stains, even if you have a water softener.  Here’s what we do after each shower to keep it looking crystal clear.
Buy a small squeegee from Target, Lowe’s or Walmart along with a small suction cup that you can attach [...]

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About two months ago I purchased two simple chandeliers at Lowe’s for about $60 each.  (We received 20% off that day so saved a little on each one which are regularly priced at $79 apiece).    I had a vision of hanging them in the entry to add some interest when you first enter our home but wasn’t sure [...]

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The 2009 Ahwatukee Home Tour and Remodel Expo is almost here!  Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 4, 2009 9 am – 5 pm.
Nyla Simone Home, along with the Emerald Design Center, are hosting the second annual ‘Tukee Home Tour and Remodel Expo.  You can grab something to eat, participate in the 50/50 raffle and then board the [...]

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OK, so  it took me a week to paint one (very small!) wall but I finally finished!  See the last post to get the full story if you didn’t yet; I was experimenting with a line of paint called “Brilliant Metals” from Valspar on the entry wall in my home. 
The goal was to add an effect of strong [...]

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Shimmering paints

Today I’m trying out a new paint from the Earth Elements collection by Valspar.  They have a collection of colors they categorize under Earth, Fire, Wind and Water.
There are two applications you can choose from that add a shimmering quality to  your walls; Brilliant Metals & Granite.  The best applications for both are in an area that receives a lot [...]

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