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February 2016 | Beaufort & Surrounding Areas | A publication of The Island News | To advertise call Kim Newton at 843-575-0396
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HOME IMPROVEMENT | FEBRUARY 2016
Provided by Family Features
Spray paint in coordinating color; Scissors; Aleene’s Fast Grab Tacky Spray; Aleene’s Fast Grab Tacky Glue; Staple gun and staples; Craft knife; Black trim fabric; Glam-It-Up! Iron-On Crystals in Clear; Tulip Cordless Heat Setting Tool
When you grow bored with your furnishings or want to change up the look and feel of a room, you may find yourself trying to put off redecorating until you have a bigger budget. Instead, you can give the furniture you already have a unique, fresh look at a fraction of the cost. These projects from the crafting experts at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores show how easy it can be to transform a tired old desk or a basic dining chair into oneof-a-kind pieces that complement your space perfectly.
Lay canvas flat on work surface. Randomly place a variety of tape strips on canvas, intersecting strips to create abstract lines and shapes. Fill in open areas between tape strips with fabric colors, using one dominant shade for majority of sections, with other colors as occasional accents. Remove tape and allow fabric to dry. Remove old upholstery from chair. Reserve it to use as a pattern for cutting painted fabric. Spray paint chair base; allow to dry.
Chalk Acrylic Paint Desk
Cut out painted canvas to fit chair backing and base. Apply tacky spray to chair base and position painted fabric over base. This will help to hold new fabric in place while gluing and stapling edges. Repeat for chair back.
CRAFTING TIME: Weekend project SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Painter’s tape; Folk-art Home Decor Chalk: Imperial or color of choice; 2-inch paintbrush; Hand sander and 80 grit sandpaper; Soft cloth; Dark wax Using painter’s tape, tape off areas not to be painted. Paint desk. Allow to dry and recoat as needed. When dry, distress edges with hand sander until desired look is achieved. Using soft cloth, wipe on dark wax and buff.
Sitting Pretty Painted Chair CRAFTING TIME: 1-2 hours SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate White cotton canvas to cover seat and back of chair; Masking tape in a variety of widths; Tulip Soft Fabric Paint in Ebony, Crimson Red, Royal Blue and Sunshine Yellow; Foil or foam plate for palette; Paintbrushes;
Use tacky glue around the edges of fabric to secure it to chair base and back. Use staple gun to secure fabric edges on the base and back for additional security. Trim excess fabric around edges with craft knife. Cover edges of fabric and staples with black trim, secured with tacky glue. Allow glue to dry completely. Cut out heart shape from scrap of painted canvas. Cover heart with clear crystals and use heat-setting tool to set crystals in place, following instructions on packaging. Use tacky glue to secure crystal heart to chair back. Allow to dry.
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27 Tulifinny lane
Immaculate home featuring many upgrades! Hardwood floors and tile throughout - no carpet! Three bedrooms and two full baths, fireplace and vaulted ceilings. Kitchen includes 42'' cabinets, nice counters and great appliances. New interior paint (12/2015). Recent HVAC system and roof. Two-car attached garage, large backyard that backs up to the woods for privacy. Great neighborhood near MCAS, Beaufort, Charleston, and I-95. Move in ready! $164,500
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Call/text John Friday at 912-663-0909 for more information or to see this great home!
SOMERSET POINT Manorhouse is offering stylish new finishes in the few remaining homes in Somerset Point as they prepare for the ground breaking expansion. In keeping with the craftsmanship and quality that residents have come to enjoy, Somerset Point will be expanding with an additional 36 homesites in just a few short months. Future home owners are already reserving their choice of new floor plans along with gorgeous lots guarded beautifully by live oaks in the $250-$350k price point. Currently Somerset Point has homes under construction with the latest in stylish finishes, true Hardi-Plank siding and floor plans to suit a variety of needs including homes with marsh/river views, homes ready to personalize, homes ready for move in now and homes nearing completion. Somerset Point continues to be one of the most sought after communities offering spacious yards, incredible quality and the low country landscape of beautiful Lady’s Island. Manorhouse Proudly Offer Military Incentives Builders offers Military Incentives, options to customize and a reliable warranty that offers peace of mind to homeowners. The Sales Office is open Wednesday-Saturday 12-5 and by appointment.
CHERIMIE C WEATHERFORD
Manorhouse Builders of SC | Cherimie@Eastbaycompany.com | 843-812-2090 | www.somersetpointbeaufort.com
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ROOM DESIGN | FEBRUARY 2016
TIPS TO ORGANIZE YOUR HOME OFFICE Provided by StatePoint
Whether you work full-time from home, or you simply have a space dedicated to paying bills and keeping your life in order, a home office should inspire productivity and happiness. After all, you’ll do your best work if you actually want to spend time in your workspace. Here, four business bloggers share their tips for home office success.
Invest a Few Dollars “The easiest way to start feeling more like a professional and less like an imposter is to invest in your home office,” says Cassie Boorn, guest blogger for Handmade Success, and the woman behind Maker Mentors, a free community designed to help creative entrepreneurs build business. “But there’s no need to spend thousands of dol-
lars to create a great workspace. It can be as simple as a quick trip to Staples and done with a budget as small as twenty-five dollars.” Evolve As your business evolves and grows, be willing to make changes to your workspace. “The way I’ve been running my ‘business’ is from the perspective of a hustling freelancer. I was working a lot but there was no method to the madness. I had no structure,” says Vicky Ayala, brand strategist. She recommends creating a workspace both at home and onthe-go that complements what you want your business to be, paying attention to details. In her case, she equipped herself with supplies that fit the way she works -- a binding machine for customer handouts, a tablet and a briefcase that converts
into a backpack. “Sometimes it’s the small things that help remind us of the bigger picture.” Keep Goals in Focus “Have your plan in plain sight for constant review and reminders. Without it, it’s too easy to fall back into old routines and unproductive habits,” says Lisa Jacobs, a marketing consultant to small businesses and the blogger behind Marketing Creativity. Jacobs sets and tracks goals religiously by keeping a wall planner mounted in her home office. She used the copy and print services at Staples to bring her own planner calendar design into reality. The Brass Tacks “One thing that I have learned about myself over the years is that I perform at my best when I have an environment free of clutter. That means no extra stuff on my desk, on my walls or in my office,” says Andreea Ayers, the entrepreneur behind Launch Grow Joy, a business that helps entrepreneurs elevate sales. To beat the clutter, Ayers advises sticking to your essentials and thinking about multipurpose equipment that saves space. Her short list includes a stackable desk tray to sort and contain files, and a laser printer/scanner/copier that can do it all. For ideas for making your home office more productive, and for time and money-saving business tips, visit www.Staples.com and follow the #MakeMoreHappen hashtag on social media. If you are creating a home workspace for the first time or revamping your current office, you can craft your own success by focusing on the details.
ARCHITECTS | FEBRUARY 2016
Frederick + Frederick awarded two Best of Houzz® 2016 Frederick + Frederick Architects of Beaufort have won “Best of Design” and “Best of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The 27 year old architecture firm was chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. The Best of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 35 million monthly users on Houzz. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2015. Architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular are recognized with the Photography award. A “Best of Houzz
2016” badge will appear on winners’ profiles, as a sign of their commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz. “We are thrilled to win the Best of Houzz award for the fifth year in a row in design. Winning for customer satisfaction is particularly meaningful in the custom residential market” said Jane Frederick. “Houzz is a wonderful resource for our clients.” “Anyone building, remodeling or decorating looks to Houzz for the most talented and service- oriented professionals” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “We’re so pleased to recognize Frederick + Frederick Architects, voted one of our “Best of Houzz” professionals by our enormous community of homeowners and design enthusiasts actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”
The team at F+F Architects from the left: Jana Sanders, Angie Scharrer, Michael Frederick, Jane Frederick, Tom Rhodes and Benjie Morillo.
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