11 Tips for Remodeling
A new year is a time to start new projects. If remodeling is on your list for this year, keep in mind living through a remodeling project...
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Julie Fergus, ASID
- Dec 22, 2021
Rosemary Butter Cookies
Adapted by me from a Martha Stewart recipe. I have found it impossible to get these perfectly round so I have embraced the irregular...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Dec 21, 2021
Italian Christmas Cookies
A festive and simple cookie that will be enjoyed by everyone. It is fun to make, and young children might enjoy helping. Italian...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Dec 14, 2021
Slovak Nutroll (Kolach) and Old Family Recipe
This is a very old family recipe passed down through by my Slovak great-grandmother on my mother's side. My family has been making...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Dec 9, 2021
You can simply the holidays.
The holiday season is in full swing. Are you ready for a relaxing and fun-filled holiday season? Or are you already caught up in the...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Aug 16, 2021
Simple U-Shape
A U-shape is an effective and functional kitchen layout, especially when an island can be incorporated; it typically offers more counter...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Jun 29, 2021
Functional Draperies
There are two types of draperies, functional and stationary. Both are decorative elements yet they have differing requirements for...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- May 17, 2021
Bold Colors
Fabrics don't have to be neutral. Color can be fun. Bold colors are not for everyone. For those that love color, embrace it for your...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Mar 27, 2021
Create Layers
This living space has several layers. Bookcases and items on the shelves create a vertical element, texture, and color. Drapery is a soft...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Mar 4, 2021
Window Seats
A sunny window and a soft cushion make for a comfy place to sit, relax, unwind, take in the sunshine, stare at the view, and or to read....
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Feb 22, 2021
Furniture Layout Process
Choosing new furniture requires knowing the size of the space and exploring the options. In this exercise below I use a project for a...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Jan 18, 2021
Home Office Ideas
We are almost at the year mark of many people working from home out of necessity. If remote work was not a regular facet of one's...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Nov 19, 2020
Design Ideas for Aging in Place
It is never too early to think about aging in place. A home designed with this in mind is good for any stage of life. The top goal is to...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Oct 22, 2020
Design Details
Details are what make a design interesting. As shown in this empty space, before my clients moved in, the detail has provided a beautiful...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Jul 31, 2020
Mixing Patterns
The principles to successfully mixing patterns are color, scale, and shape. Color - there has to be a cohesive color match and...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Jul 6, 2020
Life after Lockdown
Life in New Hampshire is feeling almost back to normal since the shut-down. I understand that things are different in many areas of the...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Apr 27, 2020
Furniture Piece as Bathroom Vanity
It's not a new idea to use a furniture piece as a bathroom vanity; I've done it many times for projects. My choice as has always been to...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Apr 13, 2020
How to Paint Furniture
The key to a successful furniture painting project is in the preparation. Surfaces to be painted need to have a dull finish so that...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Mar 30, 2020
Improve Your Home ~ Improve Your Life
I understand that not all people are neat freaks or obsessive organizers. However, an organized home makes life easier. There are so many...
Julie Fergus, ASID
- Mar 26, 2020
Kitchens are Busy These Days!
Shelter-in-place has brought families together. It also has people cooking more than ever before. This may have highlighted challenges...
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