Vicki’s Textiles Collections

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We Won!

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The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) presented its annual HOME Awards on April 2, honoring exemplary magazine, newspaper, broadcast and trade journalists who cover the residential furniture industry. The awards were created to “Honor … [Read more...]

Vicki’s Furniture Collection

New Creations by Vicki Payne Introducing Vicki's latest creations! Vicki Payne is thrilled to announce her partnership with New Creations International and the debut of their online furniture collection for the family and living … [Read more...]

Use Houseplants to Lasso the Beauty of Nature

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Spring is just days away, and with it comes the natural urge to get out and relish the great outdoors. Houseplants are a fun and easy way to keep that fresh, springtime feeling inside your home all the time. Even better, the health benefits … [Read more...]

Forcing Branches into Bloom

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If you are ready for spring, but the climate around you is stubbornly holding onto winter, here is something you can do to brighten up your home. Branches of your favorite flowering trees, shrubs or fruit trees can be cut and gently persuaded to … [Read more...]

Vicki’s Guide to Investing in Your Home

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Vicki has a new article in Charlotte Living magazine! If you think homeowners are not in the mood to spend money, you would be shocked to discover that 2011 may be one of the most lucrative years ever for remodeling contractors. For the past … [Read more...]

Vicki tours the Blanco factory on her trip to Toronto

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On For Your Home we do some fantastic projects using all the latest and greatest products.  It’s not easy selecting which project we want to work with, but it is a job I truly love.  I get really excited when I have the opportunity to actually … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Means Flowers

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Make those flowers last longer with these simple care tips. Flowers from the grocery store can be just as beautiful and last just as long as the expensive ones you purchase from a florist.  It's how you care for them that makes the … [Read more...]

Want To Know What’s Hot?

Read Vicki’s newest column in this month’s issue of Charlotte Living on page 66. While you’re there, check out the article about Chefs Mark Allison and Chef Harry Peemoeller from Johnson and Wales Culinary University on page 72.  Experience … [Read more...]

Still Haven’t Decorated for the Holidays?

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If you’ve been too busy to deck the halls, time is running out.  I too am feeling the crunch! Last night I put the finishing touches on my holiday decorating by adorning  my fireplace.  It was really quick, easy and inexpensive.  Here’s how I … [Read more...]