I'm a REALTOR with a degree in architecture and passion for design. I'm here because I believe everyone deserves to live in a home they love. Whether that means finding a new house or renovating the one you are in. I'm here for you! I am a mom of four (2 girls, 2 boys) who keep me REALLY busy. I also really enjoy gardening and my 2 dogs. After a variety of careers there are two passions I keep coming back to, architecture and sharing helpful information. I love helping others get inspired and do those projects in their home that will make them happy. I’ve always had big dreams to make interior design accessible to everyone. I am beyond excited to be here with you! Be inspired to create your dream home!
Dorm room ideas for a space that feels like home
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It’s officially college move-in month! Hi Reader! Whether you’re helping your own student prepare for campus or know someone who is, setting up a dorm room can feel like a strange combination of exciting, overwhelming—and a little emotional. A dorm room may be small and temporary, but it will still be where your student studies, relaxes, makes new friends, and begins building an independent life. With a little planning, it can feel comfortable, organized, and personal from the very first night. I’ve gathered some of my most helpful dorm room resources to make the process a little easier. Start with the practical decisions - Maximizing a Small SpaceBefore filling the cart, read College Bound: What to Know Before Buying Dorm Room Essentials. It will help you think through the room, the roommate, and what your student will actually need. Then use my Dorm Room Essentials Guide to cover the must-haves without forgetting those little things that make daily life easier. Choose a style that feels like them - Designing Your New HomeDorm rooms are often a blank box, but bedding, lighting, storage, and a few carefully chosen accessories can completely change how the space feels. Explore these ideas together:
My best advice? Choose the bedding first. It will be the largest visual element in the room and can guide the colors, storage, lighting, and accessories that follow. Starting with one clear direction also makes it much easier to avoid buying a collection of cute things that don’t quite work together. And remember: the goal isn’t to create a picture-perfect dorm room. It’s to create a place where your student can walk in at the end of a long day and feel a little more at home. Happy move-in month! With gratitude, P.S. A fresh semester deserves a fresh notebook! Explore the Write It Down Society notebook collection to find a design that fits their personality. Join me on social....Valerie M, Re-design Specialist Follow me on Pinterest....this HOUSE | your HOME with Valerie Check out my blog site.... www.thisHouseyourHomeValerie.com Shop on Etsy... thisHOUSEyourHOME - Etsy Top Products Created for You |
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I'm a REALTOR with a degree in architecture and passion for design. I'm here because I believe everyone deserves to live in a home they love. Whether that means finding a new house or renovating the one you are in. I'm here for you! I am a mom of four (2 girls, 2 boys) who keep me REALLY busy. I also really enjoy gardening and my 2 dogs. After a variety of careers there are two passions I keep coming back to, architecture and sharing helpful information. I love helping others get inspired and do those projects in their home that will make them happy. I’ve always had big dreams to make interior design accessible to everyone. I am beyond excited to be here with you! Be inspired to create your dream home!
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Hello Reader! Daylight saving time ends next Sunday, November 1. And while we're all looking forward to that extra hour of sleep, there's another little task I'd love for you to tackle this week. Check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms! It's one of those home maintenance tasks that's easy to forget because, hopefully, you never have a reason to think about them. Here's what I'd like you to do: Walk through your house and test each smoke and carbon monoxide alarm using its test button....
Hi Reader! I have a little question for you today. If a pipe burst in your house right now, would you know how to shut off the water? Hopefully, that’s something you’ll never have to deal with. But a few minutes of preparation now could save you a whole lot of stress later. So here’s your homeowner assignment for this weekend. Find your home’s main water shutoff valve. Depending on your home, it might be in the basement, utility room, crawlspace, or near where the main water line enters the...