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Family bonding in a cozy neighborhood at Atlanta


Image Source: www.cityvoter.com Situated in Atlanta, home to the famous Coca Cola Company is where Candler Park is. It is spread across 55acres of lush greenery and has beautifully landscaped garden making it one of the central attractions of this township. Candler Park Real estate owes its name to Asa Candler, the man who donated [...]

Choosing the Right Spot


Choosing the Right Spot for the Ideal Neighborhood for your Dream Home Choosing Your Ideal Neighborhood For many people, choosing a neighborhood is the most difficult part of the decision to buy a home. When you tackle that “location, location, location” question, it’s smart to prioritize various neighborhood features, then start looking for homes in [...]

Spruce Up an Exterior


The advent of summer means all eyes will be on the outside of your home. Exterior Doors Exterior doors should be durable. Jeld-Wen makes models from wood that is treated to resist damage from termites and water, key maintenance concerns; French doors can be a clever way to let the outside in. Garage Doors That [...]

Smart Art (2/2)


Paintings, prints, photographs, and sculpture can transform a room. Designer Ernest de la Torre offers expert guidance. Sculpture is a great addition to any room. It adds height and a touch of the unexpected. Don’t be afraid to juxtapose two artworks from different periods, provided they have a common element. A 1st century Roman bust [...]

Smart Art (1/2)


Paintings, prints, photographs, and sculpture can transform a room. Designer Ernest de la Torre offers expert guidance. Art can create the entire mood for a room, or serve as an exclamation point in a neutral setting. A monochromatic room can come to life with a vivid abstract expressionist painting, or remain an oasis of calm [...]

Balancing Act


A plain-Jane front yard is transformed with a central parking court and paired with trees and shrubs Many people fear that a symmetrical arrangement – whether of plants or furniture – will automatically make a garden or room feel formal or stodgy. Landscape architect Mary Palmer Dargan proves how irrational these fears are in the [...]

How to have kid-proof furniture (2/2)


Designer Darryl Carter says synthetic fabrics have come a long way and are the perfect answer for a family that wants stylish, child-friendly décor. • Borderline Use durable faux-leathers on wood desktops with nailhead surrounds, leaving a two-to-three-inch border of wood exposed on the perimeter of the desk surface • By the Book Ultrasuede or [...]

How to have kid-proof furniture (1/2)


Designer Darryl Carter says synthetic fabrics have come a long way and are the perfect answer for a family that wants stylish, child-friendly décor. • Evolution Synthetic fabrics have evolved considerably since your grandmother’s plastic slipcovers. Current synthetics can pass for the real thing with their supple hand, realistic graining and subtle patinas. • Choices [...]

Organize Your Home


Put Things in order with these simple tips and get control over the clutter of your home. Be the master and enjoy the cleanliness and the organization of your home. First, you will need 4 cardboard boxes and a large trash can. Label the boxes as follows: Mementos Put away Fix Set Free The trash [...]

A Safe and Happy Home


A Safe and Happy Home Never leave standing liquids unattended. Stay within arm’s reach while your child is bathing or near any container of water. If the phone rings, let it ring; stay with your child. Prevent tap water scalds by adjusting the temperature on your hot water heater to 120° F. Keep medicines and [...]