Emmanuel Fonte Blog
5 Compelling Reasons to Mix Metals in the Kitchen
A winning combination of metallic finishes can enhance kitchen styles from historical to contemporary For those who love a matching look, the thought of mixing metals can be intimidating. But mixing metals is a wonderful way to layer in texture, help create a historical or collected look and make a room more … [Read More...]
How to Handle the Holidays in a Small Space
The Tiny Canal Cottage’s Whitney Leigh Morris shares her creative approaches to guests, gifts, decor and more If you live in a 362-square-foot cottage with your husband, toddler and two beagles, do you have to gather with the clan around someone else’s table every Thanksgiving and instantly regift everything you … [Read More...]
10 Easy Ways to Give Your Entryway and Front Yard a Holiday Boost
Make your entry inviting this season with decorations, lighting, furniture and more Whether or not we’re hosting guests this fall and winter, we want our entries and front yards to feel welcoming. We’ve covered holiday porch decorating ideas to use from fall to New Year’s; now let’s dive into more quick updates … [Read More...]
9 Steps to Buying Your First Home
You've made the decision: You're ready to buy a house and experience all the joys and trials of homeownership. But now what? Buying a home is a complicated endeavor that many first-time buyers know little about. These nine steps walk you through the basic process of buying your first home and into the wonderful … [Read More...]
Existing Home Sales Slowed by a Lack of Listings
Existing home sales are currently at an annual pace of 5.22 million, which is up 1.4% over last month. This reverses the six-month trend of dips in sales every month. The inventory of existing homes is still below the 6-month supply needed for a normal market and is now at a 4.3-month supply. NAR’s Chief … [Read More...]
Cleaning the Glass at the Seattle Space Needle
Paul Best and his crew ensure the city’s iconic view is crystal clear. … [Read More...]
Why a Sofa Makes a Room and How to Find the One for You
With TV and movie season ramping up and cozy weather coming, here’s what to consider as you pick your perfect couch Football season kicks into high gear, your favorite shows return for fall sweeps, and chilly weather takes your cocktail party from the patio to the family room. It’s the humble sofa’s time to … [Read More...]
7 Tech Jobs That Didn’t Exist 20 Years Ago
As technology advances, so does the job market. More than 700,000 jobs are expected to come from positions for digital analytics managers alone. Technology eliminates some jobs, but it opens doors to newly-created jobs in various industries. … [Read More...]
Emmanuel Fonte
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