Posts by kellydesigns
5 Desirable Trends That Look Good And Will Boost Your Home’s Value Too
When investing in your home it’s always smart to make improvements that will help increase its value and when selling it’s especially good to know what low-cost steps you can take. That said, it may be cool outside but the spring real estate market is a little over a month away and will start to…
Read MoreHow to clean your microwave without scrubbing
With company coming and going during the holiday your microwave may get a lot of use and dirty too. You know that some ovens are self-cleaning, but what’s this about microwaves? It’s true – you can let your microwave do the job for you by heating up some water and lemon juice or vinegar in a microwave-safe…
Read More5 Ways You Can Give Your Home A Designer Look (without breaking the bank)
You don’t have to live in a mansion for your home to appear luxurious. Let’s face it, not everyone wants that much space. The problem is that most often larger homes come with desirable features that are typically NOT in smaller homes. However, I’ve worked with my Fairfield and Westchester clients, to overcome that challenge, and…
Read MoreCome See Me at the Pop Shop Market on Dec. 1st
I’ll be at the Pop Shop Market with selected items from my shop. These are a great way to spruce up your home for the holidays AND they make great gifts too!!!! Stop by and say hello!
Read MoreHow to freshen up your Christmas Stockings
Velvet stockings should be professionally dry cleaned and only steamed to get wrinkles out. Do not iron them. Needlepoint can be vacuumed with an upholstery brush. to brighten them up but if they are stained, take them to a dry cleaner. Felt should go to the dry cleaner. Knit should be hand washed just like…
Read MoreHoliday Decorating That’s Simple & Fun
I know a lot of people start their holiday decorating as early as Thanksgiving weekend, so this month I thought I’d share some STYLING TIPS that I use to decorate the homes of my Fairfield and Westchester clients. These simple ideas are not expensive or time-consuming but when you are done it will certainly look…
Read MoreRefined, Refreshed and Renewed in Pound Ridge
Image gallery of an interior design project completed by kellydesigns. Let’s Get Your Project Started Contact us today to find out how we can help you. Contact Us Sign Up to Receive Our Free Monthly Decorating & Design Newsletter Name Please enter your name. Email Address Please enter a valid email address. Please check the…
Read MoreHow to remove chocolate stains from your sofa
Removing a chocolate Halloween treat squished into the sofa can be tricky. Start by scraping it off the fabric with a dull knife or plastic spoon. Use 1 tablespoon of liquid dish detergent mixed with 2 cups of cold water to gently wash the area. Change out your cleaning cloth as it becomes dirty. It…
Read More5 Old Design Trends That Have Become New Again
Passe or chic? These five vintage interior design trends have come full circle and are showing up in the poshest of homes. So does this mean your grandma’s house is IN? Not exactly because as is with any design trend, the comeback is slightly different. These are some of the retro design trends that my…
Read MoreHow to clean your mattress
While it’s impossible to wash your mattress, this cleaning trick will have it smelling and feeling fresh in no time! You will need Baking soda, Essential oil (optional) and a vacuum cleaner. Strip the mattress of all bedding. Put a cup of baking soda into a container with a tight-fitting lid, add 4-5 drops of…
Read MoreWays to use Animal Prints in your Home for a little Wow Factor!
While we all love wearing a vibrant animal print every now and then it’s not so easy to incorporate those beloved patterns into our homes. Many people think that animal prints are too bold, dark and overwhelming for a house especially those that have conservative taste. However, what I share with my Fairfield and Westchester…
Read MoreHow to clean wood cutting boards
Give your cutting board a spa treatment with this all natural solution. Sprinkle the cutting board with coarse salt. Using a lemon half with the cut side down, scour the surface, squeezing slightly to release the lemon juice as you go. Let sit for 5 minutes. Scrape the gray, dirty liquid into a small bowl using…
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