New York Renovator

I Did It Again

Posted on28. Jan, 2010 by Mrs. Mecomber.

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Well, I rearranged the furniture in the living room again. Hee hee. I do it just about every four months or so. :S This time my husband was at work, so it was quite the surprise when he came home. His first reaction was, “Uh oh, she did it again” followed by, “Hey, this is [...]

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OverGrading Your Upgrade

Posted on17. Jan, 2010 by Mrs. Mecomber.

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When I bought this old house, I knew it needed work. I was actually thrilled to get a house that I could do “my” way. I envisioned solid-surface countertops, brass fixtures, a jacuzzi in the Master Bedroom Suite, a Family Room with a great big stone hearth, and solid oak flooring everywhere!
Whoa, Nellie. I [...]

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Great Gift Ideas For the Home

Posted on21. Nov, 2009 by Mrs. Mecomber.

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I’m one of those women who LIKES getting housewares and appliances for gifts. I never liked chocolates, nor perfume, nor flowers (although I always like the intention behind them!). I do like the practical stuff, stuff that makes my kitchen and housework a little easier. So… *HINT HINT* to you(s) know(s) who(s)— check out this [...]

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Really Weird Lamps

Posted on19. Oct, 2009 by Mrs. Mecomber.

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Winter’s shorter days will soon be upon us, so I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled for more lamps for the house. In my searching, I discovered a website with some really quirky and weird (and some are outright vulgar) lamps. I certainly tend to be a tad more conservative with my lamp styles, but a [...]

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Interior Decorating and Planning

Posted on06. Oct, 2009 by Mrs. Mecomber.

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We’re entering in on another several months of winter, where we Northeasterners are holed up inside our half-renovated homes (well, I am, anyway), researching and planning for a new renovation season come spring. I used to get most of my ideas and information about home improvement and interior design from magazines, but now I get [...]