I love eggnog. Eggnog ice cream, eggnog custard, eggnog coffee and eggnog in my Brandy. This morning I used it in my french toast recipe and it was delicious! The measurements don't need to be exact by any means. Here are two cooking options: thick sliced challah or french bread Mix together:
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12/12/2010
Updating your design doesn't have to be expensive. You can re-purpose old items to change and update them. In this case it only took spray paint. I had an traditional wooden pedestal table that I wanted to lighten up and use in a modern house I Staged in Hermosa Beach, CA. I spray painted it s
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09/12/2010
I avoided Twitter for a long time, I just couldn't find the appeal. I didn't want to post my every move for the world to see- I don't expect everyone to care that "Gina is painting today!" I just as equally didn't want to see everyone else's daily tasks. Or so I thought. I recently gave in
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06/19/2010
I recently worked on an older house in Palos Verdes, CA in which the faucets, tub and shower fixtures were in really bad shape. I was able to replace all the Kohler fixtures with no problem, but I was unable to find replacements for the shower knobs because the trim pieces were discontinued. In
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04/09/2010
We get so used to our homes, we often overlook easy updates that can make a big difference. As a Home Stager I often hear my clients amazement at what a quick transformation a few new items can make. New kitchen and bath faucets- sometimes it's just the shower knobs. Replacing old light fixtures
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04/08/2010
Choose a theme – Having a theme organizes the look and feel of your decorating. It helps you keep the decorating under control and prevents it from looking cluttered. You can choose a theme based on colors- red and green, turquoise and silver, or pink and gold, purple and green are a few exa
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12/07/2009
The seller of this 1960 original beach house called me after trying unsuccessfully to sell his house in Redondo Beach. We went through the house together and discussed the strategy for Staging for the best ROI. We decided it was best to concentrate on updated lighting and paint, scraping the pop
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11/05/2009
Home Staging provides many benefits, a designer's touch and inspiration, professional referrals, guidance and help with preparing your home for sale. Home Staging also provides one more key element: an objective eye. Our homes are functionaly and comfortably suited to our lifestyles. We know wh
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08/02/2009
One of the key pieces of advice all Home Stagers impart on home-sellers is to pack early. A clean, clutter free house is the starting point for Home Staging. By packing up seldom used items, cleaning out storage areas, closets, cabinets and garages you create open spaces that home buyers are
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10/01/2008
In preparing for a Realtor office presentation, I created a handout for Realtors to help their clients understand how Home Staging works and what services we offer. Here is the flyer with some Home Staging basics for sellers. SET THE STAGE TO SELL You only have one chance to make a great first
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06/20/2007
