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How to Fake a Foyer

Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 at 2:16am.

Don’t have a foyer in your house or apartment? Here are some tips on how to create a relaxing and useful entrance to your home.

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One popular way is to set a table or ottoman against the wall directly after the door. Combine it with a bright color or some wallpaper, and your eyes will go right to it after entering! Add some art, family photographs, or hanging solutions to create a more personal and functional area and you have a winner.

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Here are some examples:

 

 

 

 

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If you do decide you want a physical barrier and not just a visual one, try a screen or divider. You can couple it with a small table in front of it to really make it feel like a separate area.

 

 

A see-through book shelf can work as…

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House of the Week: 114 Stillwater Trail, Hendersonville

Thursday, April 10th, 2014 at 3:43am.

This beautiful home is quite the catch! With a complete renovation on the first level, the open floor plan, updated kitchen and new gleaming hardwood floors are a great place to entertain! The many windows make the downstairs bright and cheery. Upstairs are four bedrooms and two baths, with an additional half bath on the first floor.

 

 

The Den is the central room of the home featuring a fireplace flanked by windows and an atrium door as the focal point of the room. It also has an iron chandelier, partially open staircase, and has a half bath just off the hallway. It is open to the Kitchen designed with the sink and Breakfast Bar overlooking the room and enjoying the panoramic views afforded by the wall of windows. The newly updated Kitchen…

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It’s Official: Franklin, TN is the Greatest Southern Town

Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 at 4:09am.

In the spirit of March Madness, Garden & Gun created the 2014 Greatest Southern Towns Bracket.2014 latest VCP-510 dumps
After 1.3 million votes and a 67% margin, our very own Franklin, TN is the winner!

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The forfeiture leaves gaps that will have to be filled with the remaining grant money already designated to pay other expenses or, in the…

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House of the Week: 87 Governors Way, Brentwood

Thursday, April 3rd, 2014 at 3:21am.

 

This picturesque home features 2 Owner’s suites, 6 total bedrooms, California closets, Jacuzzi tub, inviting entryway, soaring ceilings, exquisite trim, professionally decorated, hardwood flooring throughout, gourmet kitchen with double ovens & granite counter-tops, spacious laundry room, private treed lot and 3 car garage. This immaculate, well-maintained home is located in the prestigious Governor Club. The Community Amenities include Fitness Center / Gated Community / Golf Course / Pool / Tennis Courts / Underground Utilities .  Move in Ready!

 

This gourmet eat-in kitchen is complimented with windows, cabinets and plenty of counter space. If you desire an open floor plan then this home is for you!

Custom faux painted walls and ceiling…

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Upcoming Bob Parks Auction

Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 at 2:41am.

Upcoming Bob Parks Auction

Saturday, April 12, 2014 10 AM

Official Website

Virtual Tour

Here is a link to the flyer for the upcoming auction.

1542 Avellino Circle, Murfreesboro, TN

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Interesting facts about auctions:

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Did you know that auctions are sometimes the preferred method of sale for a property?  Did you know that there are two types of auctions?  I have to say no to both, I didn’t realize.  I always thought of auctions as a “last resort” kind of sale.  Last year about 70% of auctions were the owners’ first choice.

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An auction is an immediate action.  You know that morning that your property will be sold that day, unless of course the reserve is not met, then you have a choice.  I’ll get to that in…

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House of the Week: 4602 Webb Lane, Murfreesboro

Thursday, March 27th, 2014 at 2:54am.

 

Custom built home on 25 acres with additional 21.6 acres available for purchase.  This unique property is only 10 minutes off 840 and 15 minutes from schools and shopping in Murfreesboro. Over 4400 square feet,  3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on the main floor (three-car detached garage with living space above it not included in square footage). Second floor include a huge bonus room, 4th bedroom, full bath, walk in closet, and office. Hardwood and Tile floors, Custom Cabinets, Granite, & Elegant Trim are just a few of the amenities in this beautiful home.

 

 

 

 

You will enjoy the main floor, 33 x 16 Owners Suite with its large sitting area, stone fireplace, & built in book cases.

Entertain or relax in the Gourmet Kitchen that opens to…

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Resolutions for the Home

Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 at 6:28am.

With the rush of the holidays over, we finally get a chance to sit down and breathe a little. Maybe the word resolution has come to mind. The typical things that come up every year for most of Calgary Spirit us are things like losing weight, exercising, maybe reading a little more or learning to cook. These are all great things! And we have such good intentions!

This year, think about it differently. Do things that will impact how you feel in your surroundings. Here are a few things you can do to simplify your Chilliwack Bomber life, tidy up well-loved areas in your home and possibly add value along the way!

 

1. Stop the pile up. We all have that spot we toss mail. The kids probably throw their coats and shoes in the same corner every day after…

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House of the Week: 1312 Pebble Brook Drive, Ashland City

Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 at 1:48am.

 

 

 

Construction and Amenities:

• 2 x 6 frame construction with additional insulation in walls and attic

• All brick exterior with a painted mortar wash (ReCote acrylic textured coating)

• Fiberglass clad/wood windows by Marvin (Low E with Argon Gas)

• Mahogany French Doors and Mahogany Front Door – Tampa, Florida

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• Fire suppression sprinkler system mandated by the county

• Solid Alder Doors (powder room and 2 bedrooms)

• Solid core doors into Master Bedroom and pocket doors in Jack and Jill bath

• Upgraded Energy Star kitchen appliances including telescopic downdraft on cook top

• Custom kitchen cabinets with numerous pull-out drawers and hidden niches from Tate Ornamental Millwork Division – White House, TN

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7 Origins of New Year's Traditions You Didn't Know

Monday, December 30th, 2013 at 4:17am.

 

 

 

1. Auld Lang Syne

What you know:

Auld Lang Syne is the traditional song sung by English speakersWindows 8.1 Professional Key
right after stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve.

 

What you didn’t know:

“Auld Lang Syne” literally means “old long since,” or more simply, “times gone by.” It’s an old Scottish song that was originally transcribed in 1796 but not popularized until Scottish immigrants in Canada formed the band Guy Lombaro and His Royal Canadians and sang it at the New Year’s eve party in NYC in 1929. Their version of the song was played at the Waldorf Astoria for over 40 years after that and was broadcast first on radio and then television.

 

2. New Year’s Resolutions

What you know:

Resolutions are the promises…

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All's Fair on the Southern Front

Sunday, December 29th, 2013 at 7:16am.

August is fast approaching, and that means one special thing for the Middle Tennessee area: it’s time for the County Fairs! There are a huge variety of locations to choose from, so you can take an easy drive to your local one, or be adventurous and try one you haven’t yet a little further out. They are a perfect outing for families or those looking for just plain fun. The fairs feature activities such as carnival rides, pageants, races, music, crafts and of course tons of delicious Southern fried goodies.

 

Details about places and times are available at each individual fair’s website:

 

Sumner County 

Williamson County

Wilson County (Tennessee’s largest fair)

Cheatham County

Maury County

Robertson County

Dickson County

Tennessee…

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