Posts by: Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge

Great All-Purpose Natural Home Cleaner

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
by Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge

cleaner   I came across this all-natural cleaning product called "J.R. Watkins All-Purpose Cleaner" when I was doing a photoshoot of an upcoming makeover space that I will share with you soon.  I had grabbed it at Target - to use as a general cleaner as I prepped and styled the set.   I liked it first off  because I thought the packaging was unique, but... Read More >

Categories: Designer Dad, Eco-Friendly Living, Family Life, Home

Favorite Home Staging Trick : Fresh Coffee Brewing

Monday, May 14th, 2012
by Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge

_MG_0162   I am working on a project now all about Home Staging into today's real estate marketplace...  As a designer, I do a great deal of consults with homeowners looking to sell their homes.  They want creative direction from me about how to "stage" their home or "set the stage" to make their homes more appealing to perspective buyers.   We always talk about what... Read More >

Categories: Designer Dad, Home

Quick Idea for Mom : Instant Brunch Setting!

Friday, May 11th, 2012
by Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge

IMG_2646   Here's a quick way to create an instant focal point area for Mother's Day brunch, lunch or dinner!  Attention all kids and dads out there - this is something you can do easily for MOM!   Grab a folding table from your local home supply store...like Lowes... Read More >

Categories: Designer Dad, Family Life, Food & Recipes, Holidays, Home

Designer Dad June Column: Creating Outdoor Living Space

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
by Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge

IMG_2196   The June issue of Family Circle Magazine is out now...My Designer Dad column this month is all about creating outdoor rooms that can expand your living and entertaining space... Be sure to check out the magazine... With that theme in mind - here is a feature that is all about helping to inspire you... Read More >

Categories: Designer Dad, Family Life, Home

Creative Tool : Help Figuring Out Your Paint Colors

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
by Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge

chip3   Here is something fun to try out this week.  If you are looking to be inspired about paint colors to bring into your home environment - here's a creative way to get inspired right from your computer at home!   It's called Chip... Read More >

Categories: Designer Dad, Family Life, Home