Home and Garden

“I Do” Decorating for Valentine’s Day

by Lydia Gable February 14, 2012 Home and Garden

You say “I do” to a certain décor, but your new spouse says “I don’t”. When merging two households, you need to handle your mate with a little design TLC so you both get the look you want in your newlywed home.

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Pin Your Interest in Westlake Village Homes for Sale

by Lydia Gable January 26, 2012 Home and Garden

Maybe it’s the owl jewelry, shoe lazy susan, or that red velvet pancake recipe. Like it? Then pin it!

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Organization Pros Come Out of the Closet – Homes in Westlake Village

by Lydia Gable November 30, 2011 Home and Garden

For decades, the organized closet has gradually become more of a staple for home owners, and a must-have for house hunters of Westlake Village real estate. Well, just because the closet is “organized”, that doesn’t mean it’s functional.

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Gas Fireplaces are Heating Up Home Improvement – Westlake Village Homes for Sale

by Lydia Gable November 14, 2011 Home and Garden

Fireside chats and roasting marshmallows have always been a great family time activity to warm up those cold winter nights. While the traditional log fire is still popular, a lot of homeowners are opting for the ease of a gas insert in Westlake Village homes. Today’s gas fireplaces look realistic, need minimal maintenance and can heat …

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Look What I Found! Mummy Pumpkins for Halloween – Homes in Westlake Village

by Lydia Gable October 24, 2011 Home and Garden

You can bedazzle them, paint them, carve them and dress them. In the true spirit of Halloween, check out this technique for mummifying them - Martha Stewart style.

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Look What I Found! A Greenhouse Lamp – Homes in Westlake Village

by Lydia Gable October 10, 2011 Home and Garden

For those living in city spaces, growing a kitchen herb garden can be a challenge. With the Glasshouse, by Czech designer Krstyna Pojerova, you not only get fresh herbs but a decor conversation piece too.

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Best Pet-friendly Floors – Real Estate in Westlake Village

by Lydia Gable September 7, 2011 Home and Garden

The downside to having a pet, is the sacrifice you have to make when it comes to furniture and decor choices, especially flooring. But what floors are best for our furry friends?

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Home Improvement Reaches All-time High – Westlake Village Real Estate Update

by Lydia Gable August 22, 2011 Home and Garden

If homeowners are remodeling for resale purposes then it’s a win for the real estate industry. If it’s only because they plan to remain in their home longer, then not so much.

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Renovations Cheaper to Do in Summer – Westlake Village Real Estate Update

by Lydia Gable August 8, 2011 Home and Garden

As summer begins to wind down you still have time to rev up some of those renovations before fall season. Depending on your region’s climate, summer can actually be the best time to get certain renovations done. Here’s why:

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Tips to Stop Dirt in Its Tracks

by Lydia Gable June 30, 2011 Home and Garden

The best kind of dirt is the type that doesn’t enter your home. And the best kind of welcome mat is the type that’s more than just inviting, it should be deterring as well – for dirt that is.

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