Ordinary Dull Living to Extraordinary Home Glam

Ordinary Dull Living to Extraordinary Home Glam

It’s difficult to imagine life 10 years ago. We were living in a two-story townhouse and it was our next level living space. We were so excited to finally have a two-story anything. Prior to that we lived in a traditional 2-bedroom 1,000 sq. ft apartment, and we were just kids newly married in our early 20’s starting out life together. I still remember living in that small town in mid-Michigan, smelling manure most mornings since it was a farm community. Life was basic and so was our living space. Boring and dull browns ruled the roof and there was no coordination or pizzaz in the styling and décor.

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Office Makeover

Office Makeover

Like many individuals throughout 2020, living at home also became living at work, living at school, and a lot of other places all operated out of the home. It’s all blended – one and the same, except school finally became a separate place for some. Being at home gave the opportunity to look around and see areas to upgrade, refresh, and repurpose.

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Paper, Paper Go Away! It's Time for Organization

Paper, Paper Go Away!  It's Time for Organization

Have you ever felt overcome by the simple object called paper?  Ever looked around and saw tons of it piled high?  Whether it is newspapers, unopened mail, paid and unpaid bills—paper can truly become a nuisance in your home that you wish would pick itself up and go away; except if you find money.   Ah yes, the question – what’s in that mail and what is hiding in those piles that require action or could add to your income?

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Coloring Your Workspace and Life

Coloring Your Workspace and Life

Everywhere I look I see Color, Color, Color!  It’s so fabulous because color adds life to an empty space.  It provides new light and hope when it may look dim and gray.  Color makes the imagination go wild with ideas and thoughts you’d never pursue in a dull environment.  Have you ever thought about how you naturally smile when you take in an environment that is colorful and inviting?  What I love about my home are the loads of color everywhere!  I had the awesome opportunity to witness my designer, Stacia Pierce, infuse color like a passion that calls and motivates me day after day.  That’s why I love her tool, The Success Journal!   By writing and scripting in such a beautiful eye popping journal, I can always keep myself excited about life!

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Office Décor That Inspires Creativity

Office Décor That Inspires Creativity

Have you ever needed a mental boost or a creativity jolt, only to walk into your office space and discover it was bringing you down rather than lifting you up?  Perhaps you’ve created a makeshift office that isn’t helping you forge ahead in your business or career.  Well, it might just be the color and décor that’s keeping you down.  Did you know that gray, beige and even white offices induce feelings of sadness and depression, especially in women?  Men experienced similar down and out feelings in purple and orange workspaces.

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