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Top Tip: Unexpected Outdoor Fabrics

No longer do we have to settle for plain solids or neutrals in our outdoor living space. Outdoor fabric has changed to include tone-on-tone, patterned, and textured options… and we couldn’t be happier! Key

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CMFTO™ and Wells Fargo Teamed Up To Present: The Process of Managing Life Transitions
The Process of Managing Life Transitions

Earlier this week, we teamed up with Allison Getz and Colleen McCaffery of Wells Fargo for breakfast and important conversation focused on the issues involved in life transitions. Together, we shared information and ideas on how to prepare for the additional support you, a client, or a loved one may need when faced with making these decisions.

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An Inside Look at The Home Editor™ Process
CMFTO - After

Preparing and staging a home for market has many different layers, that can range from addressing basic needs like editing, to more cosmetic aspects like painting, repair, and staging. A recent project had us doing it all, and the end result is 100% worth it.

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Decluttering Made Easy™: Wine and Furs
CMFTO - Wine Cellar

For this installment, we are addressing wine and fur. We’ve combined these two categories because they require similar conditions for proper storage. And, if not stored properly, their value can drop significantly.

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Decluttering Made Easy™: Silver
SILVER: CMFTO's 5th Annual Clutter Challenge (Luxury Edition)

Silver is one of the most prevalent items we find in significant quantities in our clients’ homes. There is a big difference, though, between sterling silver and silver plate.

To start, keep in mind this simple and general way to look at silver:

  • Sterling silver has the potential to appreciate in value, while silver plate does not.
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