Are you thinking about Spring cleaning yet? I am and the first place to start is the closet. Pull out all the clothes that are too small, too big, too ugly or absolutely anything that you wore in high school! Donate the good to a local Charity and the rest to a trashbin.

Now you can see what you have that you will actually wear. Grab a pen and paper and start taking inventory. Keep in mind what you may want to add to your wardrobe so you can incorporate it into your new closet design.

The Container Store has a design tool to help you lay out your closet

http://www.containerstore.com/elfa/designCenter/index.htm#NewDesign

Learn more about how you can make your home more energy effecient.
Stop by the Green Building Institute February 7th @ 6:30 p.m.

http://www.greenbuildinginstitute.org/

The long story...

The question is always, "How long should my jabots be? " The answer is simple. Do you want a classic, formal room or more casual feel. As you can see, Marie chose formal. I think she new exactly what she was doing. We suggested joining the swags with a pellmet in the corner and it opens up the space beautifully. Cadence vertical blinds by Hunter Douglas are hung under the swags and soften the windows while giving the room the soft light Marie wanted.

More than just a kitchen...

The kitchen is the heart of the home, where everyone wants to hang out. Make it a warm, comfortable space with furniture, accessories and decorative cornices and pillows.

HCAS Spring Gala-May 14th-7 PM

Come out and support autism awareness on May 14th at 7 PM at Turf Valley. It will be a great evening and you will be supporting a great cause. I look forward to seeing you there.

http://HCAS.kintera.org/piecesofthepuzzlegala

Howard County GreenFest 2009

HC GreenFest 2008 was such a success and now GreenFest 2009 will be even better! The location has moved to a much larger facility and more people are aware after all the buzz from last year. The Theme will be "Energy and Water Conservation". I hope you will all mark your calenders for this great event. Don't forget to stop by our booth and say hello.

Howard Community College

Saturday April 4th 2009

10-4

Remodel Now, Relocate Later

Don't wait until the last minute to upgrade your home. Why not start early so you can enjoy it too. Now is not the time to try to sell your home, however you want to be ready when you decide the time is right. De clutter as much as possible! Take room by room and make a list of priorities for each one. It can be overwhelming to think of the home as one project. If you break it down into several smaller projects, the end seems more obtainable. Choose rooms that will make a difference in your home value as well as improve your quality of life. For example the kitchen is the soul of the home. Home cooking or take out, it doesn't matter which mold you fit because either way everyone ends up hanging out in the kitchen. As a result, when looking for a new home your first instinct is to look at the kitchen so make it great!