What you will learn:
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“There is no world outside us. The world is, in fact, our collective projections of love and fear, hopes and conflicts. In taking responsibility for our own thoughts and feelings, we play our part in the healing of the world. The world is in a critical phase because we are. The world is in massive shift because we are. The world still has a chance for survival, both in spite of us and because of us.” ~ Marianne Williamson
So ….. I have been thumbing through magazines, spending too many hours on pinterest, looking at photos on my favorite sites to gather ideas and plans for our kitchen, and my husband’s “honey-do” list has begun … We are finally going to update and modernize our kitchen, there will be photos and behind the scene videos that will be posted during the process – this should be fun! Lol
This kitchen is too pretty to cook in – the style is French-Normandy design. I love the way the designer integrated the appliances for a seamless look with combined light fixtures with different styles and finishes that give the look of having been acquired over time instead of all at the same time.
The gallery or corridor style kitchen. Typically the sink is on one side and the range is on the other. This type of kitchen has it’s pros & cons – the negative is, traffic flow – the positive is, this style kitchen is much more efficient to prep and cook, you have everything right there, no walking across the kitchen to grab your supplies. I like that the designer did not put the dark tiles up to the cupboards on both sides, that would have made it look like a long closet!
There was a lot of creativity that went into this Pentagonal Kitchen – they squeezed maximum efficiency into this five-sided kitchen, there are some strange angles, walls moved to extend the floor’s footprint under the vaulted ceilings. I like the pop of #sherwinwilliams DARING color against the white cabinetry.
I love how this kitchen does not have any straight lines. The main prep area widens to accommodate cooking action – the long wall is bowed to meet the deeper front of the range. I like how the designer built the island in a “ice cream cone” shape. The partition wall is unique with the oval opening – love all the details!
Another type of efficient kitchen – is the U-Shaped Kitchen. The designer knocked down the wall between the kitchen and dining room, to maximize the space. This type of kitchen allows you to increase your storage and organizational needs!
This Wedge-Shaped Kitchen replaced the existing rectangular island. This type of design lets you keep the walking aisle consistent, so that the room feels balanced and not forced or mismatched. The wider end of the island fits the homeowners baking, cooking needs and offers close proximity to the stove. I like the way the designer added detail to the ceiling, by creating an indentation and adding trimming that compliments the cabinetry.
This kitchen is another Wedge-Shape Kitchen – I love the funky ’50s vibe the designer created in this space! There are times, rather than fight the odd shape of a room – it’s best to just go with the flow.
This is the type of kitchen you want, when you have more than one cook in the family! There is room for everyone to prep, cook and entertain while you are enjoying your kitchen activities. This kitchen design has plenty of storage for an organized and functional space.
Another image of gallery / corridor style – I posted this one, because the designer put a range on one side and double oven on the other side – my baker husband would love this one!
The essential work triangle – I love the vaulted ceilings in this kitchen, along with the double sinks – again, great design for the family that shares the love of cooking! The island is a piece of furniture itself – I like how the designer added the arched trim around the window, it adds a classic-cottage look to a recently designed kitchen.
I hope these images help you gather some ideas for your own kitchen redesign project – and create your “honey-do” list!
Peace & Harmony, Cheryl
My love affair with Loft-Living started the first time I seen the movie Flashdance in the 1980s – the scene when she comes home to her pitbull and rolls her bike into her loft … I was hooked!
There are some special characteristics you will see in Loft-Living:
Here is a collection of Loft-Living images that I have been collecting:
This week there was a ground-breaking for The Lofts at Ponemah Mill in Taftville, CT – We will all benefit from this project, especially the village of Taftville, it will be a rebirth that will be seen as a ‘true gem’ of Connecticut.
Every day I go by this building, I see some architectural detail I had not seen before in the 27 years I have been living in the area. I have sat across the street in the parking lot, either waiting for my nieces to get out of dance class at Luis Pabon Dance School or taking my lunch break from working at Wequonnoc Elementary School in the village. The dreams and ideas I had about this building I must say, was not too far off the mark in what is planned on being built here. I am so excited to see this beautiful building have life again!
Peace & Harmony, Cheryl
Did you know the way your office looks can impact productivity and morale?
When your office is cleaned and organized, it can affect the mood of the people that enter your building and/or work in your building. As humans, we have a strong need for safety and security and look for those attributes in our environments. We look for physical comfort, we seek environments that are pleasing and stress-free. At Envision-Designs we specialize in Small Business Office Cleaning & More – we can personalize and customize an economical program for your office cleaning needs. I have many years of experience in both Commercial & Residential cleaning along with Organizational skills. Envision-Designs can help make your office a place where people will want to visit and work.
Here is a few items from the checklist I use:
We can help with all the Cleaning and Organizing needs of the office
We can help with all the Redesign and Space Planning of the office
We can help with all the Meeting/Special Events of the office
Contact Cheryl Camacho for more information on Small Business Office Cleaning & More services – 860.961.6824 or email: envisionsdesigns@gmail.com – Don’t forget to Visit me on 
I do the work – You relax and take it easy.
You get the best job in town, at rates you can afford!
Do you have home clutter? I clean too….. weekly, bi-weekly, monthly
Do you have office clutter? I clean too….. weekly, bi-weekly, monthly
If I can help you with cleaning, organizing your home or office –
please call me @ 860.961.6824 / envisionsdesigns@gmail.com ~
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Peace & Harmony, Cheryl
Today, I thought I would give you some information about how the Process & Plan works when you call to purchase sessions for help on Organizing your home or business.
My process is: Assess – Plan – Implement – Evaluate
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Assess:
Filling out a Client Intake Form, Photo Release Form and a Working Agreement
Taking a Walk-Through of the home or business, taking notes and pictures
Plan:
Sit and listen to the client, have them share their dreams & expectations of the space
Sit and work with the client to map out a plan for all the spaces that will be organized
Implement:
This is where I help my client plan out the ‘Zones’ throughout the space we will be working
Once the ‘Zones’ are planned out, we will begin to Sort, Purge, Assign a home, containerize the items of the space
Evaluate:
At this point, we see what is working and what is not working
We schedule some routine check-ups (if needed)
I will send out reminders – “spring cleaning”, “clean-off your office desk day” just to name a few
I hope this helps you to understand how the process & plan works – please visit me @ http://www.envision-designs.com for more information.
Peace & Harmony, Cheryl
Live in what you love – If you are not loving what you live in – Call me 860.961.6824
Peace & Harmony, Cheryl
The waiting room is often the most overlooked first impression of a business. Your waiting room, reception area should be a comfortable and pleasant experience. If you want to help your patients or clients feel content, relaxed and not cramped – Envision-Designs can help with commercial redesign. We can re-arrange the space and make suggestions on decorating, art placement, calming accessories and paint color, if needed. Make the wait worth it!
Peace & Harmony, Cheryl
Hosting a Clothing Swap
Clear the Clutter and Upgrade your Closet!
Enjoy and Have fun!
Peace & Harmony, Cheryl
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