Monthly Archives: February 2011

Brighten up a Kitchen with Appliances

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Last year, I updated my kitchen with a new backsplash (check out the Kitchen Backsplash Extravaganza for details). This year, we updated our appliances. From a purely aesthetic perspective, the new appliances really lightened up our kitchen. We also replaced the overhead lights and added some under-cabinet lighting. I think the whole effect is very nice!… more

I *Heart* Mochi Home Readers

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Just a quick Happy Valentine’s Day and a little love for those of you who stop by Mochi Home. Thanks for reading and thanks to all who have submitted their homes for makeovers. Valentine’s Day is typically a holiday for couples of all kinds. Here are some lovely home decor couples for inspiration and celebration. more

Fresh New Colonial Curb Appeal

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We’ve had a lot of submissions for exterior makeovers lately and I find it’s often one of the hardest places to visualize. Exterior improvements feel more permanent than indoor improvements and it’s harder to find ideas and inspiration among all of the interior-focused magazines and products. That said, an exterior update is exciting – and… more