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Now that we are a few months into 2012 we have been thinking about our resolutions – both for moving and our home. We all promise to get in shape, quit smoking, spend more time with the family etc., but perhaps we should also make some home decorating resolutions for the coming year. These are some of the promises we should keep in 2012 when it comes to our homes.

Resolution #1: Reduce Clutter: Clutter makes your home look messy and crowded. There’s nothing like keys, receipts, unopened mail, and other various knickknacks to make a beautifully decorated home look untidy an unkempt. The

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Baltimore new home construction was up 40% over 2010, which economists often see as a sign of a housing market recovery.

According to an article in the Baltimore Business Journal, the Greater Baltimore region jumped 40%, while the more local Baltimore-Towson region rose 6%.

The December 2011 data for contracts for future residential construction rising a very large amount — $116 million versus $39.2 million in December 2010.

Towson new homes under construction, I am sure, helped a lot with these local numbers. T

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After moving, there are many fun ways you can spruce up your home. If you love to entertain and you love to drink, then you should think of investing in a great home improvement project like purchasing your own home bar. True, you can mix drinks in your kitchen or your dining table, but if you’re planning to serve more than vodka mixed with juice or soda, a bar will allow you to store and mix your own liquors, and keep you organized. It’s also a good centerpiece for any occasion, and it’s simple to organize and create your own bar nook.

First off, you’ll need the actual bar. If you

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Well, it is been awhile since I last posted, but I wanted to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

For those who know me, know that 2011 was a difficult one for my family.

We lost my father a week before Christmas, after a long battle with cancer. He died exactly a year from the date that my brother’s wife had surgery for a major brain tumor.

Though we’ve had challenges, I feel very lucky to have such a wonderful, supportive, and loving family.

I am hoping 2012 will bring more happiness, love, and joy into our lives, and just a few less challenges, please!

So, my plan now is to be back on schedule for regular updates.

Are there any posts you’d like to see from me? Updat

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Moving during the winter is a unique moving situation. You have the weather to deal with but there is also the holiday season and decorating as well as the unpacking your moving boxes! One item to decorate is a Christmas tree. Before you decorate you will have to choose a special one to bring home.

Choosing a Christmas tree is very exciting, especially for those little ones who are awaiting Santa! Many people have certain ideas for what a good Christmas tree should look like – healthy and lots of branches for those decorations. However, what else should you look for? C

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