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Posted on 07/10/2022
Outdoor Entertainment: How to Dress Your Outdoor Party
Avid entertainers know the value of a good atmosphere when setting up for their gathering. But even they have difficulty when dressing up their outdoor space for a gathering or full-fledged party. Here are three quick and easy ways to dress your outdoor area for a successful get-together. Table Linens If you’re throwing a party in your outdoor...
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Posted on 06/26/2022
3 Ways to Use Green in Your Bathroom Design
If your bathroom needs a refresh, consider going green—literally. While environmentally conscious materials and sustainable practices are excellent choices for your bathroom, so can the rejuvenating and calming choice of color. Bathrooms are more than a utilitarian space and should inspire a sense of comfort. Green might seem like an unexpected or intimidating choice in a world so...
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Posted on 06/19/2022
Wood DIY Ideas to Make Your Own Home Decor
Woodworking is the perfect way to combine DIY and home decor. You can make countless beautiful and functional pieces to enhance your personal style and improve your quality of life. Using reclaimed wood is especially beneficial because you can recycle materials that would otherwise go to waste. Here are some simple DIY ideas to add homemade reclaimed wood...
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Posted on 06/12/2022
Design tips: 4 reasons to consider black and white decoration
If you're searching for a bold and effective color scheme for your next interior design project, consider black and white decoration. While it may seem simple or even dull, the combination of black and white can create dynamic and beautiful indoor spaces. Here are some reasons black and white decoration might be right for you: It works with...
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Posted on 06/05/2022
Garden & lawn benches: How to choose the best bench for your yard
While many regard lawn benches as a ubiquitous and utilitarian outdoor feature, the right bench can make a stylish statement in your outdoor living space. But how do you choose the best bench for your yard? Here are some of the key factors to consider when shopping for the perfect garden or lawn bench: Locations & surfaces A...
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Posted on 05/29/2022
Make a Small Living Space Seem Larger with These 3 Tips
Small living spaces can present some unique challenges with furnishing and decorating. Whether you're dealing with a cramped living room or a tiny bedroom, there are some practical steps you can take to make your space feel larger and more functional. 1. Hang Window Treatments High The right window treatments can really open up even the smallest of...
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Posted on 05/22/2022
3 Fun Ideas to Keep You In-Touch With Long-Distance Loved Ones
Most of us are fairly accustomed to using long-distance technologies. But did you know you can use those same long-distance technologies to do more than communicate with the office? Here are 3 excellently entertaining ways to stay in-touch with your loved ones while having a blast. Virtual Tea/Coffee Having a warm cup of tea or coffee with loved...
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Posted on 07/09/2022
Another Property Rented - 33 Parkland Place, Milford, CT 06460
This charming colonial is quietly tucked away in the quaint association of Morningside, in Milford, CT, which has 17 miles of coastline. Milford is only 15 minutes to downtown New Haven, and 1.5 hours from New York City. The home is approximately 100 ft from the sea, with private access, dock for your kayak, and swimming platform. There are several white sand beaches minutes away from the home as well. The house comes fully furnished, with elegant details, from a full front porch and a large sun deck with seating area as well as an oversized single car garage. It has a beautiful belgium block and pebble driveway which was recently installed....
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Posted on 07/09/2022
Another Property Sold - 138 High Ridge Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
You'll be impressed with this lovely 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath expanded ranch nestled on a picturesque, landscaped level .46 acre with spectacular backyard oasis with in-ground pool & fenced-in backyard. A newer architectural roof (2015), vinyl siding, a covered bluestone porch & patio, a two-level deck, & a handsome stone patio surrounding IG pool enhance the exterior. Newer central air conditioning (4 years old +/-), hardwood floors, cast-iron BB heat, a newer Weil McLain boiler (2017), a new aqua booster (2020), Nest thermostats, thermo-pane windows throughout most of home, & a two car garage with electric openers, keypad...
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Posted on 06/17/2022
80 Cartright Street #7B, Bridgeport, CT 06604 is now new to the market!
COMING SOON! Opportunity knocks! Perfect rental for JULY/AUGUST MOVE-IN ....or invest to lease!! Renovations are underway in this spacious condo in an unbeatable location! Enjoy the easy life in a low-maintenance condo in quiet Cartright Tower on the Bridgeport/Fairfield line. This light-filled studio unit with rich parquet floors offers a separate Kitchen, a Full Bathroom and TONS of closet space for all your storage needs! Featuring fresh paint throughout, new Kitchen, and updated Bath, a covered patio, and more... Step inside the door and visualize your favorite décor in the huge OPEN CONCEPT living space creating unlimited floor plan...
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Posted on 06/17/2022
80 Cartright Street #7B, Bridgeport, CT 06604 is now new to the market!
COMING SOON! Opportunity knocks! Perfect for Summer move-in ....or invest to lease!! Renovations are underway in this spacious condo in an unbeatable location! Why rent when you can own a low-maintenance condo in a quiet community on the Bridgeport/Fairfield line? This light-filled studio unit with rich parquet floors offers a separate Kitchen, a Full Bathroom and TONS of closet space! Featuring fresh paint throughout, new Kitchen, and updated Bath, a covered patio, and more... Step inside the door and visualize your décor in the huge open concept living space creating unlimited floor plan options!! Access the laundry room via elevator to...
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Posted on 06/11/2022
182 Orchard Hill Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824 now has a new price of $685,000!
FALL IN LOVE with 182 ORCHARD HILL DRIVE in a prime University neighborhood! A SPACIOUS, BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED, TURN-KEY 3 Bedroom Ranch with HEATED POOL on a lush .28 acre. Hardwood floors, recessed lighting and lovely garden views throughout the sun-filled Main Level will impress. Modern, open-concept flow in the Living Room and Dining Area highlight the timeless built-ins and wood-burning fireplace. The large Primary Bedroom, with dual walk-in closets, plus two other nice-sized Bedrooms, are just down the hall along with a stunning new Bathroom with double stall shower and a separate soaking tub. The Eat-in Kitchen with picture windows...
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