A Simple Secret to a Great Day

Enjoy a successful Walk 

What is success to you? Is it to be the 'Top 10' in something or to own an estate, yacht or the newest/greatest something? Or, is it to finally take a walk with your dog? 

Yesterday on my morning walk, I was thinking about the podcast "The Goodlife Project" that discussed an interesting concept. The concept is to ask yourself as you start your day - "What does success do?"

My goal of success one day was to write 3 blog posts in the morning. I asked myself "what would success do?" It's a simple way to keep focus on the really important things to do. No checking e-mails every 2 minutes. No responding to anything else but what is in front of you. 

Instead of being stressed by my goal, it actually freed me to concentrate. Once done with my goal, I select another goal that means 'success' to me.

What's your goal? Can you see yourself trying to focus on one thing at a time today, this week or this month? 

M. A. Smith  LLC Interior Design

732 690-2030

Interior Design - Ocean and Monmouth County and Metropolitan New Jersey, CT and NYC

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Does the idea of Remodeling your Kitchen SCARE You?

Frightful, scary and enough to make you run away, is that how you feel about
 remodeling your kitchen?

The idea of working with a crew of contractors on a daily basis for weeks at a time can halt almost any

homeowner from getting the kitchen of their dreams.

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Fear not! Your kitchen dream can come back to life if you follow my ideas below:

•  Do your homework first. Go to your favorite bookstore and select the latest kitchen and bath magazines to review. Tear out pages of kitchens that have the features you truly want.
• If your kitchen will need to be enlarged, consider contacting an architect who can draw up a plan to insure integrity of your home's structure.
• Ask friends for referrals for qualified, insured and reliable contractors to do the initial construction. Make sure to get detailed quotes and a timeline for completion.
• Consider using an interior designer not only to move your project along, but to show you the latest in kitchen trends. They'll point you to the best kitchen design and appliance showrooms, where you will start to see your dreams take shape.

Have a BOO-tiful and great day! And check out my  Best Design Coach Blog tomorrow for ideas if you just need an update for your kitchen as opposed to a complete overhaul.

For more information on how to make your home beautiful -

Call interior designer, Mary Alice Smith in the New Jersey and metro New York City area at:

732 690-2030

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What you need to know Now about what's hot in Kitchen Design

What you need to know Now about
what's hot in Kitchen Design

Photo courtesy of Blum.com

It may not be this year or next year, but sometime in the future 

your new kitchen will be on your to-do list. (Mine too!)

However now is the time to do some homework on your kitchen's design.

A little research now will prevent hours of indecision later.

First and foremost is function! Plan today to have the best organized,

most efficient kitchen of your dreams.

Check out Blum's video of products for kitchen cabinetry.

 One of my favorite Blum products is their "Servo-Drive" touch-to-open system.

A nudge from your knee is all you need for the waste-recycle base cabinet to open.

What could be better?

Select the link belowfor their interactive video showing a number of Blum products

 to help you with your kitchen-to-be.

"Experience moving moments with SERVO-DRIVE"

Have a safe and happy weekend!
Best,
M. A. Smith

732 690-2030