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Less than a year ago my brother purchased his first home. At least once a week he calls asking me what mason, contractor, plumber or gardener he should hire. I tell him that he has to be as picky about selecting a contractor as he would be about selecting a babysitter for his niece or nephew. This [...]
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Black has always been the safest color in the fashion industry. Why? Because people feel they look thinner, more elegant and smarter in it. It’s a ‘take me seriously’ color. But every year a new ‘it’ color emerges. A few years ago I remember brown being the ‘it’ colors. The UPS drivers felt very fashionable [...]
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Casa Latina is proud to introduce the addition of Luxury Lifestyle Consultant Maria Brito as a guest contributor! With an insider’s knowledge and access to fashion, interior décor, wine and art, Maria Gabriela Brito has made it her mission to help create a lifestyle for her clients that is more luxurious, but simpler, easier, and most [...]
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Just because summer is officially over, you don’t have to forego a light airy feel in your home. Thom Filicia, host of the new Style Network show, Tacky House has put together quick, chic and eco-thoughtful ways to lighten up your living space. Going “green” for a lighter look has never been easier: Refinish, Repurpose [...]
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Is there a standard height for headboard? If so, what is it? This may seem like a simple issue but it takes on added importance when you start thinking of redoing your bedroom. At Casa Latina we like to offer our friends a wide variety of information and resources to help make your home-related projects a little easier and [...]
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When it comes to stowing your stuff, we tend to fall into one of two camps: the outies, who keep their things out and within easy reach, and the innies, who hide everything in a closet or inside a drawer. The trick to finding tools and systems that will keep your house in order depends [...]
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As America’s economy strengthens, remodeling and home renovations are on the rise. For homeowners seeking inspiration for their bathroom renovation, here are the top trends to know: Doubled Vanity With separate sinks and vanities, homeowners get the individualized spaces and storage they desire in their bathrooms. Radiant Heat Some companies install heating mats controlled by [...]
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Updating a living room or family room doesn’t have to mean giving it a complete makeover. A few simple changes can transform a tired room into a fresh space in no time. Give Your Windows Better Treatment Replace heavy draperies – which can look outdated – with a more contemporary alternative. Faux wood, honeycomb blinds, [...]
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I am a big fan of before-and-after pictures that prove the old adage “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” My friend Barbara can buy a battered accessory or piece of furniture at a garage sale and transform it into a knockout decorative item for her home. Me, I pass by the same piece and [...]
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