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                                                                                                                                   Issue #18: March 24, 2010
"Live for Less... Give More."
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Opelika, AL  36801
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 Greetings!   
 
It's that time of year again. Yardsales! But before you spend the time and energy to sell your items on your own, consider us! If you consign your gently used items with New Leaf, we will do the work for you.
 
For large pieces, simply send us a picture or fill out the quick consign form on our website. Smaller items can simply be brought by the store.
 
And if you're looking to buy, come in and check us out. We have a huge selection of quality items at great prices so we can help you live for less, so you can give more! However you shop, remember Spring is a great time to save money on home decor!
 
 New Items in the Store
 
  
connlo-20Extra Large china cabinet. Solid wood with ornate detiling in a
cherry finish. 
 
 
 
  
owengl-244 
8x10 area rug with a black floral pattern. 
 
 
 
 
  
 
whorsy-9Beautifully detailed Wooden television stand. Quite a deal! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
bowlli-8
 
Two beautiful corner units with built in lighting and glass shelves. Perfect for display.
How to Make Your Interior Design Spectacular
By Rob D Stone
 
Decorating the interior of your home can be a fun project that will make your home an elegant and comfortable place for the whole family. The inside of your home should reflect your tastes and provide a warm and inviting place to bring guests and friends.
 
One of the interesting areas of home design that you should immerse yourself in is research. Explore the various design ideas available in magazines and books. This will help you get some great ideas for your home. Try to pick designs that you enjoy or that you will love in the home. Too many people get caught up in interior designs that are meant to please others. You are the one that will spend the most time n the home and it is important for you to choose a design that you love and that your family will enjoy. Don't worry about what the latest craze is in interior design. Simply choose the styles that you like.
 
Once you have some fabulous ideas for your home, plan your design work in the home. If you are planning on giving the whole house an update with some simple design elements, start in one room and work your way through the whole house. This allows you to complete one room before you move on to the next. It can seem a little overwhelming if every room in the house is in a state of renovation. It doesn't matter which room you start with, the important part is your plan.
 
In your plan, set a budget for the design. Go through each room in your plan and determine what you will need to redesign the room. Calculate the costs to create the atmosphere that you want and set a budget that you can stick with, but be sure to add about ten percent to the cost for unforeseen costs. If finances are an issue, take your time with your purchases and buy slowly over time. It's your home and you can take as much time as you need to create the exact look that you want. Don't forget to take the measurements in your home for furnishings, window treatments and the layout that you want to create in the room.
 
Enjoy the shopping experience. One of the fun parts of interior design is finding the perfect items within your budget. Shop in thrift stores, antique stores and home goods stores to find all the elements that will fit in with your design plan. Comb through the items in thrift shops to find some great items at a wonderful price. The more money you can save on an item, the more you will have for other design choices. Make a game of it.
 
As each room is completed, move on to the next. It is a fun project that will leave you with a beautiful home that you and everyone in your family will enjoy. In fact, you might enjoy it so much that you won't want the project to end.
 
Rob Stone writes many articles on Interior Design as well as bedroom furniture such as Pine Double Wardrobes available online.
 
 
 
 
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New Leaf Consignment Galleries is committed to empowering people to "Live for Less" so that they can give more the things in life that really matter.
 
Sincerely,
 
Kevin and Julie Beasley
New Leaf Consignment Galleries
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