Kit Davey, Interior Designer
18 Years in business - Over 2,600 homes transformed!
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News from "A FRESH LOOK" February 2009
1. Quote
2. Interesting Websites
3. End of Year Wrap Up
4. Nov. 14, 2009 Open House/Art Sale
5. Recipe
6. Classes
7. Procrastination Busters
1. Quote of the quarter
Organized people are just too lazy to look for things. (Seen on mug)
2. Interesting Websites
- Do you like color in your home? Visit these sites to learn more about color trends and color’s affects on us: www.colourlovers.com, www.colormatters.com, or www.sensationalcolor.com.
- Since everyone will need to convert to digital this month, you may have an old TV or two to dispose of. Visit www.erecycle.com to find out where you can recycle your TV for free anywhere in California. For Santa Clara County, go to www.recyclestuff.org,
- Get the best gas prices in town at www.gasbuddy.com.
3. Do an End of Year Wrap-Up
Here’s a way to stay on track in 2009:- Review last year’s calendar and make a list of accomplishments. No matter how small or large, every achievement goes on the list. It’s surprising how long the list can be!
- Jot down “disappointments” for the past year and what you learned from them. Usually this list is short, and by the time you analyze what you gained from the experiences, they are no longer disappointments.
- Make a list of your desired outcomes for the coming year, by category: Health/Fitness, Social/Relationship, Career/Work, Spiritual, Emotional/Personal Growth, and Financial. Keep the list in your daytimer and review it once a week to keep on track.
4. Save the date: Annual Open House and Art Sale
Our open house/art sale in November was a wonderful success---thank you for making it so! Please plan on attending the next Annual Art Sale and Open House on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 12 to 5 pm! You are invited to visit my home and garden and browse the work of local artists. Location: 1539 Granger Way, Redwood City.
5. Kit’s Chopped Tropical Salad
Ingredients:
1-½ cups frozen corn or canned corn
1 can black beans
1 red bell pepper, 2 kiwi fruits, 1 papaya, 2 stalks celery
1-½ cups cooked, skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Juice of one orange
Salad dressing of your choice
Mixed greens
Directions: Rinse the corn and beans in a colander and set aside. Dice the pepper, kiwi, papaya, celery and chicken breasts and put in a large bowl. Combine with corn and beans. Pour orange juice and salad dressing over mixture. Serve over greens.
6. New Class: Greeting Cards---Fun and Easy-to Make
Saturday, Feb. 28th, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Palo Alto Adult School, room 303, 50 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto
Cost: $35, plus $10 materials fee.
Don’t you love getting a beautiful card in the mail? Learn how to make your
own all-occasion cards. This class is for those with no art experience or for
those with lots. You’ll get quick, easy ideas using everyday materials.
You’ll learn over 20 techniques and make at least 10 examples of creative,
professional-looking cards you can send to your friends and family.
Email me for a list of materials to bring to class: kitdavey@aol.com
New Class: Interior Design for Beginners
Saturday, March 14, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
De Anza College, Room E-35, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino
Cost: $65, plus $7 materials fee. Bring $2 in cash for parking
Call 408-864-8817 to register by phone or visit www.shortcourses.fhda.edu
In this 3 and 1/2hour class you’ll be given the step-by-step basics of how to create a beautiful and comfortable home, including:
•How to define your personal style
•How to create a furniture plan that works
•Selecting a color scheme
•How to select area rugs, artwork and accessories
•Lighting techniques
•Suggestions for picking wallpaper and paint color.
Whether you’re filling a room with new furniture, redecorating a furnished space, or just want some ideas to enhance your home, you’ll get cost-effective, easy tips and useful handouts.
Class: I LOVE This Room Now! Room Makeover Secrets
Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Foothill College, Room 3202, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills
Cost: $39, plus $7 materials fee. Bring $2 in cash for parking.
Would you like a more comfortable, functional and beautiful home? Learn how to
redecorate your house by creatively rearranging the furniture and artwork you already
own. You'll discover how to define your personal style, how to create new furniture arrangements, and how to balance a room with color. Quick, easy accessorizing
techniques for bookcases, artwork and displaying collections will also be shared.
Class: Staging Your Home for Sale: How to Maximize Your Profits
Wednesday, May 6th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Palo Alto Adult School, 50 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto
Cost: $35, plus $5 materials fee. Call 650-329-3752 to register and for class location.
Thinking of selling your home in the next few months or years? Find out how to
invest your time, money and energy so your home sells quickly at the highest possible price. You'll learn what potential buyers are looking for in a new home, which improvements
and updates give you the most bang for the buck, how to give your home "curb appeal" and how to stage each room of your house.
7. Procrastination Busters
At a meeting I attended, the presenter gave ideas for busting through procrastination. You can do ANYTHING for 2 minutes! So, Pick one of the things you are procrastinating on, set a timer and just get started. She also suggested taking a tedious project to a coffee shop, to the library or to a friend’s house and to work on it there.
Beauty, order and harmony,
Kit Davey
Telephone: 650-367-7370
Email: KitDavey@aol.com
Website: www.AFreshLook.net
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