Barbara McClure

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Before and After: 3 remodeled kitchens with a Vintage Vibe

By Barbara McClure - March 29, 2021
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How to care for Limelight Hydrangeas

By Barbara McClure - March 18, 2021
  "Take Note" These are my very favorite plants.. They have happy memories- like walks on Nantucket where Hydrangeas seem to grow wild they are everywhere in every color! My landscaper, friend and neighbor Robert-Thomas Landscape Environments​ has made such a beautiful impact on our garden and on the neighbors gardens that I feel like I am on the streets of Nantucket.. "Take

36 Things Under $25 To Help You Spruce Up Your Home Decor

By Barbara McClure - March 17, 2021
      "Take Note" I typically post great ideas- trends and interesting topics. But I am reading this and saying OH NO- DO NOT use these tips. I do not care what the price is. I would be saying take these things down to sell. OK there are a few good ones- the wood shelves- a cute pillow and a nice shower curtain but ditch the rest. Save the money or buy a wonderful pla

3 Flooring Trends to Consider for your Next Home Renovation

By Barbara McClure - March 16, 2021
"Take Note" Nothing new with these trends as listed but feel the reverse is true. More people opting for real hardwood due to its versatility to sand , stain and stay power. Vinyl is emerging ever strong especially Luxury vinyl (did I just out those two works together). Almost the same price as wood (or more) this is such a practical choice for such areas as basements and kitchens. I r

10 Bathroom Trends You'll See Everywhere in 2021

By Barbara McClure - March 12, 2021
  "Take Note" Just because something is a trend (idea thought of by a designer) does not mean we need to jump on the bandwagon. Like the dark tub ? Ugh. But a trend that I do think is here to stay and oh so relevant... no handles .... touches faucets... glass walls without handles...lve the look and the purpose behind it. "Take Note" L\#lookmomnohands #touchlessfaucets

The Most Common Kitchen Design Problems and Ways to Tackle Them

By Barbara McClure - March 10, 2021
    "Take Note" Really these are such common mistakes. Recently showed a very expensive home with a remodeled kitchen but the did just the cosmetics and left a VERY POOR floor plan. Oversized kitchen with the refrigerator at one end and the oven literally on the other side of the kitchen with no where to place the food you may have in your hands. Replaced the tired old appl

Kitchen of the Week: Earthy Coastal Palette in a New Design

By Barbara McClure - March 09, 2021
    "Take Note" I am a fan of these coastal palettes...these warm tones make the space so inviting. Warm them a bit more with a creamier palette for those of you not feeling blue. The transformation just took some vision and of course $$$ but the vision can be adapted. I am a huge fan of keeping those warm oak floors in their natural colors. While the trend has been darker

Pink Tile Charms in a Family Bathroom

By Barbara McClure - March 08, 2021
    "Take Note" Feeling rosy about this idea. Let's see if it becomes a trend. Never thought I would see pink reemerging in a bathroom. But alas the designer did an awesome job making this look new and refreshing. Comeback? "Take Note" #inthepink #feelingrosy #pinkbathrooms #countonmetogetyouhomesafely   Pink Tile Charms in a Family Bathroom   Th

6 Trends in Kitchen and Laundry Appliances for 2021

By Barbara McClure - March 05, 2021
"Take Note" From sanitizing to start appliances- this year has brought a stream of new features to kitchen appliances. Some of my favs...Interesting concept first cycle of steam cycle for dishwashers that will clean all the caked on food- also one at the end to remove any spots...wine dispensers with AI's (hope they do not taste / drink for us)- healthy refrigerator options like th

8 Lies We Tell Ourselves When Shopping for Real Estate

By Barbara McClure - March 04, 2021
  "Take Note" Jim Carey's movie Liar Liar is perhaps one of the funnier movies of all time (if you like that sense of humor and of course I do) So I was compelled to read this article and thought I would share as we can all used the lighter side. And how true are these no matter what we are buying. Stay true to yourself, your budget and wants and needs. and peruse for a good

9 Futuristic Home Products to Make Your Life Better

By Barbara McClure - March 03, 2021
  "Take Note" Look into the future with this article. I am wowed by the ingenuity of these genius ideas. Windows that work (to out it simply like sunglasses) to change color and rearrange the elements to make heat and AC more efficient, air purifiers that look like artwork, disinfectants that purify your phones etc before you enter the house. When we are in a crisis such as pande

Home-schooling? Here’s How to Create A Kid-Friendly Workspace

By Barbara McClure - March 02, 2021
    "Take Note" Home Schooling or Working From Home Still... revisit these ideas! Still so important to have separate spaces fir either. Still see zoom meetings with people in their bedrooms. Don't work where you need to sleep. Your brain thinks it needs to work there (sounds weird but true) same applies for those kiddos. By the way I am humbled and so proud of all of y

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