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fter a dreary winter, fashion designers are printing big news giant owers, abstract graphics, artsy color blocks and fresh ginghams and making the trend headlines. Yes, prints are having a huge moment this spring and summer. But actually pulling off this popular trend can be a horror story, especially when it comes to mixing and matching totally different patterns. Here are some ways you can choose the right prints for the season ahead. Think proportion. If youre petite, then you may want to stick to smaller prints; larger sizes tend to look better in larger patterns. Unless you are a largerthan-life diva, beware of those huge chiffon ponchos covered with hothouse orals. Youll be blooming in the wind. Think contrast. If you do like bolder, bigger prints, then remember that subtle contrasts in color will be more complementary. Strong contrasts in color will definitely make more of a statement just make sure its the statement you want to be making. Think scale. Wider spaces mean wider places ... if you get my drift. Oversized prints like giant gingham squares on a light background will definitely give you a larger-than-life presence and that can be good or bad. If you like the bold prints, stick to wearing one piece at a time, mixing it in with other solid pieces. Mix it up. One of the freshest trends this spring is mixing and matching prints and patterns. When it looks good, it looks great otherwise try this new look with caution. Many designers give you plenty of direction in their collections. Follow their lead. Mixing stripes with florals can be tricky, but it has a very modern vibe when done right. Stick to a color palette. If you do like mixing prints, then there is
one rule to follow that usually yields stylish results: Unify your pieces with similar colors. For example, mix blue and brown checks with blue and brown stripes. Ditto for florals. You can even mix several colors, just make sure they are generally in the same color family. Make prints work for you. Prints and patterns can also be used to accent your positive body features. If youre larger on top, then keep your prints below the waist. Bottom-heavy? Wear your patterns on top to distract from the lower part of your body. Spring wedding, anyone? Allover prints like pastel florals are especially popular in dresses right now, and they look best when worn in silhouettes that fit close to the body. Theres nothing worse than a bad floral print that swallows you up from head to toe and looks like you borrowed the curtains for a day. And if that giant red rose is stretched a little too far across all the wrong places ... well, be sure to leave that one in the dressing room. Go for classics. Prints and patterns can become outdated fast. That color-blocked dress you wore to the cocktail party during the holidays will be memorable unless everyone had too many martinis. Include some classic prints that never go out of style like polka dots, checks and stripes. These favorites will last in your wardrobe for years. Keep accessories to a minimum. If youre wearing a splashy floral top, chances are no one is going to notice the necklace you have on. Make sure the shoes, handbag and jewelry you wear complement the prints and patterns you have on ... not fight with them. Keep it simple. This seasons fresh prints will make plenty of fashion news all by themselves. Sharon Mosley is a former fashion editor of the Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock and executive director of the Fashion Editors and Standards Creators.com Association.
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10 ways to step out in style

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ts shoe time! A new season means a whole new way to step up our style game, and believe me, the newest footwear this spring will definitely even get shoe fanatic Whoopi Goldberg excited. From python stilettos to futuristic sneakers to chunky atforms, the shoe show is making a grand entrance, all pumped up to give anything you wear a boost. Here are 10 new shoe silhouettes to get you moving in the right direction: Passionate pumps. Designers are dressing up the beloved pumps. From sleek stilettos to kitten heels, these classics are a girls best friend. This spring, try a new pump that has an artistic vibe in painterly prints. Boxy heels. Chunky, square heels are one of the biggest trends in womens footwear styles this spring. If you want an automatic update for your wardrobe, this is how to get it fast. Just check out these new heels a great way to boost your style quotient. Grecian gladiators. These edgy sandals are rising to new heights on legs
this spring. The newest designs wrap up to knee-high status and give its wearer a real style statement. For more of a lowkey look, stick to simple ankle styles. Glamour sneakers. Now you can experience comfort without sacricing style with this springs newest batch of sporty sneakers that are updated with shiny metallics, colorful designs and bold heels. Architectural slides. Those mules may be one of the easiest ways to literally slip on our shoes and head out the door. This spring, they are better than ever, turning up in exotic patterns and embossed leathers. The newest look features boot-like vamps with stacked heels. Pointy-toe shoes. Whether you prefer flats or heels, the pointed toes are jazzing up the spring shoe scene. Just make sure you allow plenty of room when buying a pair of these trendy styles. Platforms and flatforms. Take your pick low or high these shoes hark back to the 70s. The latest look?
Wear your wedges with socks or tights. You still have some time to get that pedicure! Colorful loafers. Dont we all love loafers! And in living color, you can really love the way these look and feel on your feet. Try an exotic print or embossed leather for even more fun. Lace-up oxfords. No longer old lady shoes, these menswear favorites are fashion forward in animal prints, glossy iridescent colors and even lace. Denitely not your great-grandmothers
school-marm brogues. Boot up! No, boots arent just for winter anymore. This spring youll see plenty of varieties of the popular look especially in shoe boots that will take you right into warmer weather. You can leave the tights at home and let your bare legs breathe again. Sharon Mosley is a former fashion editor of the Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock and executive director of the Fashion Editors and Standards Association.
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DENIM DOS AND DONTS
The new rules for jeans and more

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etting ripped may be the biggest trend in fashion right now, but that doesnt mean that holey jeans are necessarily the best bet for you. And then there are all those skinny jeans. RVL 4.025x5.375 Mag v2:Layout 1 6/17/10 2:40 PM Page 1 Hmm, so much to choose from, so many ways to make mistakes, right? We all know about muffin tops and mom jeans now. Here are some dos and donts to think about when you go to buy the newest denim: Do relax. The more we wash our favorite jeans the better they get. But now you can get instant comfort, as denim manufacturers churn out jeanswear thats already soft and aged. Yes, and you can buy distressed jeans that already have rips and tears. They look as if youve owned them for years. Just make sure that all these holes are in the right places. Dont be afraid to wear denim from head to toe. This used to be RVL 4.025x5.375 Mag v2:Layout 1 6/17/10 2:40 PM Page 1 a big fashion no-no, but in recent years, designers have been putting Luxury Watch Brands & Designer Jewelry Watch & Jewelry Repair Custom Jewelry Made to Order denim pieces for example, vests, 40 70 off Retail Everyday We Buy Gold, Jewelry & Watches jackets and shirts all together. Watch & Jewelry Repair Custom Jewelry Made to Order Now its cool to wear denim patchWe Buy Gold, Jewelry & Watches work pencil skirts with chambray shirts and jean jackets. Do wear your jeans to work. The newest dark denim makes the perfect addition to a professional wardrobe. Choose tailored trench 59 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood NJ 07450 59 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood NJ 07450 coats, trousers and dresses, and 201 1800 www.redvelvetluxe.com 201689 689 1800 www.redvelvetluxe.com team them with other structured pieces. Add ladylike accessories, such as high heels and a clutch, for a more polished look. Designer SUZANNE KALAN 14k gold & colored stones Dont be afraid to experiment. With all the new denim pieces popping up this fall, its time to break out of the same ol jeans routine and check out some new looks. Try wearing a sleeveless denim vest on its own, or dress up a pair of denim shorts with tights and boots. Wear a pair of frayed denim jeans with a glamorous leather jacket and pearls. Do find the perfect cut. There are roomy boyfriend jeans, slim Watch & Custom Jewelry Repair skinny jeans, boot-cut jeans, fullWatch & Jewelry Repair Jewelry Made to Order Do get distressed this spring with chic jeans, such as Mavis Emma jeans. leg jeans and super-straight jeans. We Buy Gold, Jewelry & Watches Custom Jewelry CREATORS.cOM PHOTO cOURTESY OF MAVI So how do you pick the right t for Luxe Bridal Collection you? Well, you may have to try on lots of jeans. And Dont forget color. Blue may be de rigueur for seeing as there are so many options out there not denim, but the colored jeans of the past few years have to mention colors and nishes you may want a difinvaded many fashionistas wardrobes. Mix in colored We Buy Gold, Diamonds, ferent pair of jeans for several occasions: a pair of dark denim for even more fashion jeanius. Jewelry & Watches washed indigo jean trousers for work, a distressed Sharon Mosleys weekly column, In Fashion, can be found at pair for the weekend, a pair of cropped jeans to wear 59 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood NJ 07450 Creators.com. with ankle boots, and perhaps an embellished pair for Creators.com 201 689 1800 www.redvelvetluxe.com dressy events.
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Color your world this spring at Red Velvet Luxe

Spring is awakening in color at Red Velvet Luxe. To everything there is a season, and spring is the season of blossoming flowers and the gift of colored gemstones. We are all ready to put this winter of hibernation behind us so spring forward with sparkling vibrant rainbows of colored stones this spring at Red Velvet Luxe. Our collection from designer Suzan Kalan features an array of semi-precious stones in a variety of beautiful spring colors. The collection is a modern twist to the basic design. Each stone is hand-picked by the designer and made in the USA. The collection features a sophistication that creates a higher perceived value. The pieces are easily wearable day into evening and make perfect gifts for all ages something for everyone with an emphasis on affordable ne jewelry. Where do jewelry trends come from? The three Rs: red carpet, runway and real life. Spring 2014s Pantone color of the year is Radiant Orchid color No. 18-3224. This refreshing color is fuchsia or purply-pink; either way, look for it to be reected in shades of pink topaz, amethyst, ruby and even tanzanite. Expect to see a surge of the hue in clothingand in jewelry. Color has long been believed to have an effect on our moods and behaviors. Radiant Orchid is a derivative of the color red, which symbolizes prosperity, boldness, vitality, courage, will and passion. Red is believed to increase enthusiasm and confidence and pro-
vide protection from fear or anxiety. And yet, reports from the spring couture 2014 runway shows in Paris showcased ensembles in navy to sparkling electric blues. In jewelry, its consistently the most popular color in gemstones. Sapphires are often found in engagement rings and worn by brides on their wedding day. Blue topaz is an attractive, entrancing color that draws many to seek it out for everyday wear. And the list goes on. So heres to blue, a color that, even if not given the title of Color of the Year, will never, ever go out of style. So either way, red or blue, you can color your world this spring at Red Velvet Luxe and embrace the power of color when you add stones to your personal jewelry collection this spring season.
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Chic girls ask Savvy questions

What should you look for in an authentic Louis Vuitton handbag? When shopping consignment you want to make sure what you are buying is authentic. There are several ways to tell a real Louis Vuitton handbag from a fake. First, look for a date code hot-stamped into the interior of the handbag. It can be in the interior of the handbag or even the interior of an inner pocket. Sometimes you have to go over it with a fine-toothed comb. It is located in different spots in different styles. Louis Vuitton is extremely careful with its stitching. The stitching should be very even and regular. The same number of stitches will be found in similar spots on similar bags. For instance, on a Speedy there are exactly 5 stitches across the top of the leather tab that the handle attaches to on the bag. The hardware is brass and should look and feel substantial. Louis Vuitton uses just a few types of zippers so look at the manufacturer on the zippers. The LV monogram should always line up and the pattern should never be tilted. It should be symmetrical from side to side and in some cases actually is upside down on the back of the bag as they use just one whole piece to make a complete bag such as their Speedy style. The edges are always even, well-trimmed and fin-
A shopping destination like no other

Society Femme, located at 250 Westwood Avenue in the heart of Westwood, opened in October, 2013, adjacent to owner Mary Alice Farellas successful mens boutique, Society Men. Ms. Farella opened the womens boutique after receiving hundreds of requests from customers to create the same shopping excitement for women as she has done for men over the past eight years. The ultimate shopping destination for women of all ages and sizes, Society Femme features the most current fashion in clothing, lingerie, jewelry and other accessories. The store provides a onestop destination for unique trends and brands and exclusive items not carried by other local stores. A friendly and knowledgeable staff caters to families from all over the tristate area. Offering personalized styling services for any occasion, Society Femmes stylists will make you feel like one of a kind. The Society Femme sales staff prides itself on giving each client a personal shopping experience Amazing basics such as tees and tanks as well as exclusive collaborations can be had, as well the most extensive collection of denim designed to fit women of all sizes. Skinny-legs, bootcuts, high-waisted to low, light to dark washes Society Femme has it all. Visit societyfemme.com for more information.
ished. There should be a clean even line, not raggedy or undone. These are just a few things to look for when buying a Louis Vuitton handbag. There are many fakes out there, but you should know what to look for so you can carry your Louis Vuitton knowing you are a Savvy shopper.
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our warm-weather wardrobe is likely to include lots of stripes, anchors, knots and rope accents. This popular nautical style, which is trendy for both men and women, is pretty and preppy. Fashion expert and personal stylist Lindsay Weiner of Style Me ASAP says the look is easy to wear and takes inspiration from boating, yachting and all things water-related, and these pastimes are ubiquitous with warm weather and leisurely fun. Adriana John of Tout le Monde Style calls the nautical look a classic and notes she spots the trend often. Nautical fashion creates a neat and tidy look when worn with anything else, she says. Worn-out jeans with a nautical top look much more fancy than ones worn with a T-shirt. Nautical-style clothing is very comfortable without looking frumpy and demands attention while still looking feminine.
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The nautical trend isnt sailing away any time soon, says celebrity style expert Jene Luciani, explaining that designers including Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger all showed nautical accents for spring. Look for fashions in traditional boating colors like red, blue and white, with accents in brights like yellow and orange. Nautical stripes are the easiest way to rock the trend, says Sara Cooper, a fashion and wardrobe stylist who suggests a simple striped tee paired with denim shorts or a high-waisted leather skirt. If youre a bit more adventurous, you can try pairing a striped bandage skirt with a button-down blouse. Stripes are the seafaring standard, but the look is often accentuated by accents that include anchors, starsh, sand dollars and steering wheels. Accessorize your look with a variety of nautical accents. Wear striped flipops, sandals or casual sneakers to add nautical air to your wardrobe. Carry a classic ocean-inspired tote bag, and wear nautical jewelry, including bracelets and
necklaces made from vintage ship parts. Other jewelry options include leather and rope bracelets featuring fishhooks and necklaces and earrings made of sea glass. Weiner encourages her clients to focus on a few basic aspects of the look. Finish off the look with buttons, especially those in gold and pieces with rope and knot details, to successfully wear this popular seasonal trend, she says. Dont forget to wear red lipstick and bold nails, including nail polish in bold blue.
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Nautical fashion is trendy, with celebrities like Katie Holmes, Gwen Stefani, Eva Longoria, Rachel Bilson and Kate Middleton, the duchess of Cambridge. Taylor Swift has been spotted wearing this trend multiple times. It suits her image so well, says Natasha Franzen, online stylist for Lonnys. Beyonce was also recently spotted in an anchor sweater and navy shorts.
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You dont have to be a celebrity to afford nautical fashions. You can buy seafaring fashions at both discount retailers and high-end stores, as well as online at sites such as Etsy. The great thing about this trend is that you can achieve it without having to buy a whole new closet, says Franzen. You can use pieces you already have in a new way, such as combining a navy-and-whitestriped top with a red blazer. You could also purchase just one denitive piece to then mix and match, such as said striped top or an anchor-adorned item. This way, you wont have to spend more than your budget and can get the most bang for your buck. Like many fashion trends, nautical style looks best when not overdone. Wear only one or two nautical looks like a red-and-white-striped shirt and navy wedge sandals at one time. Make sure your clothing and accessories are appropriate, not overpowering. The end result? A nautical style thats clean, classic and fun.
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Society Men, located at 256 Westwood Ave. in Westwood, has been the ultimate shopping destination for men of all ages and sizes since it opened eight years ago. Society Mens owner, Mary Alice Farella, hand selects the most amazing brands of premium denim, clothing, sportswear, tees, weekend wear and accessories. Shopping at Society Men is easy and fun. Its staff provides a personalized shopping experience designed to please any guy who wants to take the challenge out of shopping. We thrive on giving every client the highest level of service. Society Men carries sizes from small to to XXXL. The store dresses some of your favorite NFL athletes. It carries a carefully curated mix of button downs for work or a night out as well as your everyday sweatshirt or graphic tee to pair with the perfect pair of jeans or khakis. Caution: Shopping at Society Men may prove addicting.
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For 18 years, DoubleTake Consignment Boutique has been operating in Short Hills with great success by delivering luxury consignment to customers and consignors. The economic downturn has also caused consumers to reset their shopping behaviors and embrace the idea of value-oriented shopping. It is this shift in mindset that has supported DoubleTakes expansion throughout New Jersey. Now, you can find DoubleTakes Ridgewood and Englewood stores packed with women who understand the advantages and value of consignment shopping. DoubleTake, which only accepts the highest quality current designer clothing and accessories, has been recognized as the areas only luxury consignment boutique. DoubleTakes owner Marci Kessler said, I never expected such tremen dous success. From the day we opened our doors in Ridgewood and Englewood, weve had a continuous stream of beautiful designer merchandise. And
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because we have such a high turnover of merchandise, weve built up a base of over 10,000 consignors who bring us their once-loved designer fashions. We also have a large contingency of New York fashion executives along with boutiques all over the country who send us
their goods. All in all we just couldnt fit all of the merchandise in one store anymore and our customers have been asking us to open more stores. So when the opportunity to expand presented itself, we just couldnt resist. DoubleTake offers quality- and
fashion-conscious women the ability to develop a designer wardrobe at a fraction of the original cost. In fact, some items even offer savings of up to 90 percent. It is not unusual to find a $2,500 Chanel handbag for under $1,000, a $2,300 Gucci dress for $800, a $190 Theory blouse for $60, a pair of $995 Louboutin shoes for $300, and a wide selection of costume and fine jewelry well below wholesale. DoubleTake also provides a valuable service to women with clothing too valuable just to give away, letting them earn back some of their original purchase price at a place where their clothing is truly appreciated. D o u b l e Ta k es c o n s i g n ment concierge service provides an in-home consulting service where a personal consignment consultant visits the consignors home and carefully reviews the clothing and accessories and takes the preferred merchandise with them back to the store for processing. Visit edoubletake.com for more information.
Tips for event dressing from Social By Suite201

With the season of special events approaching, Suite201 has opened a new womens dress store, Social By Suite201, dedicated solely to event dressing. To help you prepare for upcoming weddings and proms, we are glad to share our dos and donts of proper dressing for these magical next few months. These arent rules per say; they are more like tips and tricks to make you feel your very best. hand, white is a key choice. Think about it: Other than at your wedding, when else can you wear a gorgeous white gown? Take advantage of this! Amethyst, lilac, mauve -- any shade of purple will have you looking very fresh and updated this season. This is the season for purple, and there are so many different shades that can complement any skin tone and complexion. Our only major dont is dont overdo it. Yes we are from Jersey and a lot of us may love sparkle, but you dont want to over sparkle. Examples; If your dress is embellished, leave it at that. Wear a classic diamond stud and a dainty necklace. If your dress is on the cleaner side and you want to accessorize, then pick two parts of the body. Maybe you want to wear a great necklace and cocktail ring, or maybe you want to layer an armful of classy bangles and crystal earrings, but please dont do all four As far as men go a bow tie is a must right now. For more tips and tricks email at info@shopsuite201.com.
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Black and blue do indeed go together, and in fact complement each other very well. If you are wearing a navy dress you can wear a nude or black shoe, black tights, and of course a black bag. Wear red; not only is it the it color right now, but it is also a very rich dressy color. (No, youre not taking away from the bride if you wear red to a wedding; just make sure you do it with class. No cut outs or plunging neck lines. Remember where you are going and who will be there. You want to be respectful.) Wearing white is still a no-go for weddings. For prom, on the other
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Flooring runs in these families

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f theres one thread that runs through the local ooring business, its family. There are several area floor and carpeting businesses that are multigenerational, and others headed by husband-wife teams. And thats true of customers as well; everyone interviewed for this story talked about serving the adult children of long-time customers from past years. All the local flooring businesses are uent in the language of style, color and innovation. What your parents or grandparents put on their oors in the 1960s and 70s, they say, probably was colorful, shaggy, and a bit louder than you will find today. Their adult children and grandchildren go for more muted colors and a fascinating array of choices feel like wood, look like wood, really could be wood but arent necessarily. Ed Wallace has been watching flooring styles change for years now. He owns the Hallmark Floor Company in Ridgewood; his wife, Betsy, is the comptroller; his son John manages the installers, and his daughter Katie is the showroom manager. Whats trending now? I would say natural products, and natural looking products, cork ooring, more natural products and stone looks, Ed Wallace said. Back when we started, people wanted decorative sheet vinyls with owers and sunbursts and wall to wall carpeting, he added, laughing. He said that if we were to take todays customers and transport them back to the 1970s, they wouldnt necessarily like what they saw. Thats okay
those 1979s consumers probably wouldnt like todays products either. Hallmark Floor has been there all that time, through every trend, since it opened in 1978 at North Maple Avenue. I think now families are looking for a sense of warmth in their homes, Mr. Wallace said. A warm backdrop for different interiors simplies a lot of choices for people. Were seeing a lot less of the decorative style wall coverings in favor of stark white or muted colors. These colors then go with wood oors whether they are real wood or not. They are making faux looks in stone and wood so real that you have to get down on your hands and knees to realize they arent real, Mr. Wallace said. Todays products are very different than they used to be, he said. Back then, wood floors would have to be sanded down and sealed with Polyurethane. People still buy wood or faux wood oors, he said. Often customers do not their oors with wall-to-wall carpet, but buy rugs that they put on wood oors. Were seeing some customers putting down carpet but leaving some of the wood exposed and doing an interesting border or binding material, he said. Still, Mr. Wallace added, people tend to carpet their bedrooms wall to wall but put wood, vinyl, or faux looks in the rest of the house. Will the fashion pendulum swing back in the other direction? Absolutely, he said. Kids who
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grew up in town here now are moving back from their rst apartments in Hoboken or Manhattan. Theyre coming to Ridgewood, and at rst they want the carpet removed from the house. Then they have kids and come back to us and say, My kids room is so cold. He told the story of a customer who came wanting Hallmark to rip all the carpet out of his daughters bedroom. Last week we put new carpeting in all of his bedrooms. Because more carpets are made of wool and synthetic blends than with nylon today, carpets are easier to clean. Nylon fibers are soft, Mr. Wallace said, but they dont wear well. People over 50 are more likely to want carpet, he said; thats particularly true if they plan to stay in their homes for many more years. Fashionwise, the younger generation wants a wood oor or wood oor look, he said. But theyre still looking at transitional area rugs, not wall-towall carpeting, and they denitely arent buying their grandmas Oriental rug. They are willing to change. Sam and Gaye Levine agree with Mr. Wallaces take on changing trends in oor coverings. The Levines have been at the helm of G. Fried Carpet and Design in Paramus for more than 36 years.
What has changed over the past few years is that carpet is sold by the square foot, not by the square yard, Mr. Levine said. This is important because it keeps all flooring products on the same unit pricing. Wall-to-wall carpet leads the product mix at this time, with wood and hard surfaces following, he said. People who have many wood floors tend to buy area rugs, and carpet and rugs in muted tones add warmth. Both grays and neutrals are strong sellers, he added, and patterned carpet is quite popular now for master bedrooms and area rugs. Mr. Levine pointed to wool as a new basic material for carpeting. It is a natural fiber and it is considered a green product, he said. Wool is wool. Its soft, easy to clean, and has always been the choice for higher end products. But nylon bers also are soft and durable and fast catching up to wool. Nylon is a petrochemical product. Second-generation customers shop at G. Fried, and the majority of Mr. Levines new customers are referrals from previous clients. I have been in the floor covering business for 49 years now, and I still enjoy working with people to make
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Rain runoff water from the roof can nd its way into your basement if gutters are not used or if the soil surface is not sloped appropriately away from the home. Moreover, clogged gutters can lead to wet basements. Wet basements can also occur if the home is located in a high water table area. A high water table means that the homes foundation footings are situated in such a way that theyre nearly at the level where water remains constant year-round. Consequently, after a good rain, the water table could rise sufficiently to cause water to seep in between the foundation walls and footings.
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ining rooms are stellar rooms for drama. Just think of the exquisite scenes set in Downton Abbeys dining rooms. For foodies and acionados of interior design, dining rooms are often the most important room of the house. Whether you love intimate dinners or enjoy large dinner parties, there are certain considerations. Do you entertain often, or do you have a hectic schedule and mostly serve pre-prepared foods? Whatever your scenario, the decor of your dining room is as important as the food that is served there. Many older formal homes have separate dining rooms, whereas others are part of a great room or just a dining area. Whatever your home layout or decorating style, you have choices.
The shape and size of the dining table says a lot about the homeowners lifestyle and entertaining preferences. Choosing wisely will enhance the diners experience. Generally, rectangular tables are better for a large number of people. Oval or oblong tables are ideal for medium-sized groups of ve or six. Square or round tables work best for those who prefer intimate dining. Most everyone loves a round table. However, remember that when a round table increases in size, it gets wider, thus making it difcult for guests to talk to and hear one another across the table. A round table also needs to be larger than a rectangular table to seat the same number of people. A general rule in choosing the shape and size of the table is to follow
the architecture of the room. For example, have your table be similar to the shape and proportion of the room a square or circular table for a square room, a rectangular table for a rectangular room, etc. For those who entertain often, the trend today is to use two smaller round or rectangular tables instead of one large table. This way, while entertaining, the hostess can sit at one and the host at the other. It also adds an intimacy that is lost at one large table. A m o re c a s u a l a n d c u r re n t approach to dining is a higher table (with higher chairs). Inspired by bar seating, this is popular among young families and singles who dont want a formal dining look. Countertops are also used for dining in order to make
the best use of small spaces. The most important factor when choosing a dining table is the size of the room. A table that is too large will make it difcult for guests to get in and out of the dining area. There should be sufcient room to pull out chairs (at least 36 inches) and move around. Conversely, if the table is too small, the room will look out of proportion. Materials used for the dining table are often dictated by the style of decor. For example, more traditional styles rely on traditional woods, whereas contemporary styling might suggest a metal or glass table. The style of your dining room should reect the look of the rest of the home and, above all else, your lifestyle.
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Stephanie Saul, design blogger at the Fab You Bliss website, says, Light and brightly colored walls are more reective, so painting your small room with such colors can go miles in making a space feel open and airy. Saul says that lighter, more neutral colors open up a room, while dark hues tend to make a room feel smaller than it is. Cool colors like champagne, light yellow, light blue and light lavender can make the walls appear to recede and the room looks larger. White
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can be too stark for walls, but a white or ecru shade on the ceiling creates the illusion that the ceiling is higher up. 2) The design experts at Lowes website suggest using a monochromatic color scheme on bed linens, rugs, walls and furniture. Select different shades and textures of your single color, they say. When theres less contrast between colors on the larger elements of the room - walls, bed, furniture - the eye blurs the dimensions of the room instead of seeing blocky colors that minimize the space. 3) Use lots of glass. Saul suggests a glass coffee table, since glass tables reect light and help maintain a sense of airiness in the room. And decor elements made of glass, including lamps with glass accents on the base, also work toward enlarging the space. 4) Hang mirrors. By reecting light coming in from windows and from lighting xtures and lamps, mirrors can create a spacious look, especially when hung across from each other on opposite walls. Saul says that a mir-
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of smaller framed pieces. The Lowes team says that one large painting adds visual interest without a cluttered effect. 10) Eliminate clutter. Remove all tchotchkes and small frames from dressers, tables and shelving units, and store them in a collectibles box out of sight. Organize books on bookshelves as well to create orderly stacks, and if possible, display only books in lighter, neutral colors that coordinate with the monochromatic colors of your room. Brighter and darker books can be stored away. And always keep bedrooms neat, with shoes, clothing and toys put away in closets and storage bins. This clean appearance goes a long way in making bedrooms appear larger.
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ror hung in a dark corner isnt ideal, so look for the lighter spaces in the room and let a mirror work magic there. 5) Add more light. Wall sconces, skylights and torchieres can open up a room. Hanging a pretty chandelier above the bed or over a sitting space by windows has become trendy. And switch from heavy curtains to sheers so that more natural light can get in through the windows.
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he most beautiful home will turn off prospective buyers if it smells unpleasant. Real estate agents and home stagers endeavor to create a welcoming impression with your homes assets and decor, and everything youve put into improving your home would count for nothing if buyers were to walk into a cloud of cigarette smoke, pet scents or mildew smells; they might not even venture past the entryway. Though cigarette smoke and pet smells are the most notorious offenders, some additional scents also have been reported as turnoffs. Strong disinfectants, insecticides and french fries have all been known to dampen the enthusiasm of buyers who might otherwise respond positively to a house that would meet their needs, says Realtor Stephanie Mallios. An addition to that list is the musty smell of an older home. What makes a buyer connect to a home is extremely subjective, and scents can trigger memories and feelings in an individual that you cant possibly predict. The goal is to create a pleasant, subtle scent that inspires the
experience of a comfortable, clean and cozy living environment. Here are some tried-and-true methods for creating a lovely scent in the home youre selling: Before a showing or an open house, pop some Pillsbury rolls or bread into the oven. The scent of freshly baked bread is one of the most advised aromas. Before baking, though, make sure your oven does not have any spilledover sauce for example, from last nights lasagna in it, as that could ll your home with smoke and a burnt smell. Be sure your oven is clean inside and out. Experiment ahead of time with scented candles. Some brands of candles create a very strong scent, which can create a too much of a good thing vanilla, citrus, lavender or other scent that becomes an overpowering, almost sickening, smell. Test your space to nd out how many candles are needed in a single scent to create a pleasant, subtle aroma. Scent smaller spaces, such as bathrooms, with a single reed diffuser in a natural scent, avoiding very strong
smells in a small space. Some berry or tropical scents can be too strong for a tiny room. If someone in the home is a smoker, place a moratorium on smoking indoors during the time you have your house on the market, Mallios advises. Place reed diffusers on a windowsill so that the sun warms the jar and helps disseminate the scent. Do not use scented floor cleaners, such as lavender- or berry-scented cleaning solutions, even if you like the aroma. Some cleaning solutions with scent added can create extremely strong or conicting smells within your home. If your refrigerator will stay with the property, be sure the inside of it smells fresh, not like spoiled food or onions. Place an open box of baking soda inside to absorb all scents. The same goes for your microwave. To eliminate coffee or food smells, ll a bowl with water and lemon juice, and microwave it for a few minutes. Then wipe down the inside of your microwave. If you have stains from pets on
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hen Tom and Bonnie Taylor were relocating from Attica, Ind., to Springfield, Ill., they did what most real estate agents prefer and moved their pets out of their home before they put it on the market. Because Tom Taylor had already found employment in Illinois, he took both of their adopted greyhounds, Jolly and Marsha, and their grown daughters cat, Frasier, to Springeld with him. Bonnie, meanwhile, was finishing up her last few weeks of work at Purdue University and getting the house ready to sell. It just worked out for us that I had to move to Springfield first, so I took the animals with me, says Tom, who is now ranger at Camp Widjiwagan, a large year-round Girl Scout camp. It was easier for me to keep them with me
because Bonnie was still working there and packing. Tom drove with the dogs when he made several trips back and forth from Springfield to Indiana to help finish last-minute projects at the Attica house. Bonnie cleaned the carpets after the pets were no longer living there. Mary Hession, a Realtor with Century 21 1st Choice in Indianapolis, says she understands that not every seller has the opportunity to move or board pets when their home is on the market. Still, Hession says its best to keep it low key where pets are involved. Some people literally remove the dog, pet bowls and everything from the home, Hession says. Some will put the dogs in the garage or put them in crates. It just kind of depends on the demeanor of the dog whether or not the dog will get worked up. Some people let their
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people dont mind. Theyll say, We have cats or dogs thats no big deal. Happily the Taylors sold their petfree home quickly and Bonnie found employment in Springeld right away. Frasier the cat is now living with his original owner, who is married and settled in a North Dakota home after a military tour in Iraq. The couple and their beloved greyhounds are happy with how their life has turned out, Tom Taylor says. After spending just a few nervous days of getting used to their new surroundings and several very long car rides - both dogs have quickly adjusted to their new home in the wooded camp. Tom believes they were fortunate to avoid showing their home with the pets still living there. As it turned out, we didnt get the house on the market as soon as we thought, but it was best not to have the dogs there, he concludes. We would have had to crate them and they arent used to that. It was just better this way.
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elling one house to buy another is all about the timing. Sell too soon and you could nd yourself with no place to live. Buy too soon and you could wind up with a double mortgage. The key to making a smooth transition is in the planning. When swapping one home for another, it pays to plan for every possible scenario. You need to have a very realistic approach to the whole thing, said Carl Agard, real estate broker and author of Getting the Real Out of Real Estate. ($19.95, Adelphi Publishing and Media Group). There are so many factors that you cant control, he says. It depends on how fast you can sell your old home, how quickly the buyer can get a mortgage and how quick you are to close on a new home. You want to have a contingency plan for the best case scenario and the worst case scenario. The best case scenario? Your home flies off the market, you nd your dream house and both closings give you enough time to make the move without overlapping mortgages. No problem. The best thing is to sell your house rst and use that money to buy another home, then you dont have to pay two mortgages, but a lot of the process is difcult to control, Agard said. The worst case scenarios are the ones you really have to plan ahead for. No homeowner wants to get stuck with two mortgages - or worse yet, no place to live. According to Agard, there are a few things homeowners can do to prevent such disasters: Worst Case Scenario No.1: You find the home of your dreams, but you havent sold the old house yet. Solution: It is possible to build a contingency plan into the contract on your new home. Say you want to sign a contract for a brand new home in Atlanta, but you havent sold your old place in New York yet. Ask for a contingency contract. Then, youre not forced to close on the new home beforehand and pay two mortgages, Agard explained. Your purchase of the new home is contingent upon selling your old home. If youre lucky enough to nd a house in a new development, consider signing up for a home in a future phase of the development instead of snagging a home thats ready and waiting for an occupant. If you time it just right, youll be closing on your old home when developers put the nal touches on your new house. Worst Case Scenario No.2: Youre set to close on your new home, but the buyer for your old home is holding up the process. Solution: Put a penalty clause in the contract on your old home. Plenty can go wrong when the person buying your old home sends the schedule veering off track. To avoid delays and a double mortgage, consider putting a penalty clause in the contract. Everything is negotiable, and every situation is different, Agard said. You can put it in the contract that the buyer has to pay a penalty if they dont close on the house within a certain timeframe. Then, if the person buying your old home is holding up process, youre not paying two mortgages at
once. Worst Case Scenario No.3: You sell your house, but youre not even close to nding a new home yet. Solution: Consider renting. This is perhaps the best of the worst case scenarios. With no mortgage hanging over your head, youre free to consider a range of options. Short-term leases, rentals and hotels offer quick
xes, and plenty of family members may be willing to take you in temporarily. It means moving twice, but with a little planning, this can be a smooth transition. Plan ahead for such an event by pricing rental units, storage units and moving companies. You want to hold onto as much prot from your old home as you can.
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