EVERY BUSY WOMANS GUIDE TO

home & garden

From fresh potted flowers flanking the door to carefully selected wallpaper for the guest bath, the art of homemaking is celebrated in this special section. Women have recommended the vendors they rely upon and trust, and weve shared them here with you. Be sure to check out the tips, hints and suggestions for making your home a sanctuary for you and your family. Download your copy at EveryBusyWoman.com and let us know if you need a resource not listed. Enjoy! Bettty Betty@EveryBusyWoman.com

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BUSY WOMAN TIPS

ARCHITECTS

The Middleton Group Sustainable Architecture

Thinking of renovating or adding onto your home? Dreaming of building a new home? We are dedicated to helping our clients create beautiful, healthy, comfortable and energy-efficient homes. Whether a new home, an addition or renovation of an existing home, The Middleton Group treats every project with the same level of quality and attention. SC Licensed Architect * Custom Home Design * Renovation / Addition Design * 3D Renderings and Visualizations

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens

Presented by the Preservation Society of Charleston, tour historically significant gardens, private homes, churches and public buildings. September 22 - October 23 www.preservationsociety.org

tel 843.302.0632 www.themiddletongroup.net Savings: Contact us today to schedule a FREE consultation.

CONCIERGE SERVICES

YuDu Concierge Services

We give you your precious time back so you can focus on the priorities in life! Concierge services for individuals and corporations who need tasks completed quickly and effectively. Using Yudu is as easy as 1, 2, 3: 1) register for a yudu list at www.yudulist.com and purchase your block of time 2) submit your errands 3) relax! Sample services include: Pick up groceries Feed & walk pets Deliver coffee or lunch Make reservations Research providers Deliver contracts Pick up dry cleaning No task is too small or large!

tel 843.972.4008 email: contact@yudulist.com www.yudulist.com See our ad page 9 Savings: Buy 4 hours, get 1 hour free.
CONSIGNMENT & VINTAGE

South Carolina Thrift & Resale Store

Where Thrift Shopping Never Looked So Good Visit one of our 3 LOCATIONS for Daily Arrivals. A Portion of the Proceeds Help Support The Center For Women in Charleston.

Mt Pleasant: 1670 Highway 17 N, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466; tel 843.971.0552 Johns Island: 2863 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455; tel 843.559.1111 McClellanville: 10125 Highway 17 N, McClellanville. SC 29458; tel 843.887.4222 email: scthriftstore@comcast.net www.scthriftandresale.com

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Artizom Frame Gallery

Artizom is a custom picture frame gallery conveniently located in the heart of downtown Charleston at 334 East Bay Street. Locally owned and operated for nearly 10 years, the husband and wife team are both native Charlestonians who graduated from the fine art department at the College of Charleston. They offer museum quality, conservation framing for fine art, photographs, prints, posters, mirrors, textiles and collectibles as well as replace broken picture frame glass.

Fall Garden Tips

September is the turning point for southern gardens. Envision what you want the garden to look like and make a list of things you want to accomplish: a new veggie garden, a color garden or an added piece of art. Before planting fall vegetables, mix 2 - 3 inches of compost into the soil; mushroom compost and our local county compost are two excellent choices. Plan your fall container plantings and take inventory of your soilless potting mix. Its a good time to get deals at garden centers! - Jim Martin, Garden Guru, Executive Director of Charleston Parks Conservancy
www.charlestonparksconservancy.org

Hours: Monday Friday, 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm Ansonborough Shopping Center, 334 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 tel 843.723.3726 www.artizom.com
FURNISHING & ACCESSORIES

South Carolina Thrift & Resale Store

Visit one of our 3 LOCATIONS for Daily Arrivals. A Portion of the Proceeds Help Support The Center For Women in Charleston.

Mt Pleasant: 1670 Highway 17 N, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466; tel 843.971.0552 Johns Island: 2863 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455; tel 843.559.1111 McClellanville: 10125 Highway 17 N, McClellanville, SC 29458; tel 843.887.4222 email: scthriftstore@comcast.net www.scthriftandresale.com See our ad page 11
GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

ODell Landscaping
A family-owned, landscaping company that understands the Low Countrys unique micro-climate and the art of fine gardening. Garden Maintenance Decorative Masonry Irrigation Garden Renovation & Design We look forward to creating a timeless, personalized landscape for you and your family.

tel 843.556.7333 email: odelllandscaping@comcast.net www.odelllandscaping.com

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FRAMING

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betty buzz: SEASONAL HOME

Updating your decor for the season keeps your house looking fresh! Interior Designer, Ginger Brewton, offers these easy tips for getting the look you want, when you want it.
Pillows Pillow covers are easy and inexpensive to change out. In the winter, use heavier fabric such as velvets and wool, and in the summer switch to a lighter fabric such as a linen or cotton. Bedding/Blankets Switch out your bedding to give your bedroom a new look. If you have a decorative duvet/comforter for the winter, opt for a white duvet cover for the summer. If you had blankets on the bed, take them off and use the lighter pillows here as well. Replace any heavy blankets throughout the house with cozy, light cotton blankets. Pictures & Art Many of us have more pictures than we know what to do with, so switch them out! Use the heavier, darker framed pictures during the winter months and the lighter framed pictures during the summer. Rugs Layer a smaller rug over a sisal rug. In the winter do the layered look and in the summer remove the top rug and go with just the sisal. Sisals always bring a more relaxed, summer feel into a room. Bring in the Flowers Nothing gives a sense of the season more than fresh flowers or plants that are in bloom.

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Blue Planet Green Events
page 46 Sign up for Full-Service Planning & receive a free-engagement session with our friends at BenT Studios or a credit toward your event design.
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Elite Dance
page 13, 44 New Student Special! 2 private lessons + Two Group Classes for $65.

The Middleton Group

page 6 Contact us today to schedule a FREE consultation.

Cluu Cards
page 13 10% off your order.

Dr. Slovan and Dr. Sexton

page 31 Free Teeth Bleaching for New Patients

Eco Deco

page 10 10% off anything in the store

(May not be combined with other offers; expires Nov 1.)

Yudu Concierge
page 6 Buy 4 hours, get 1 hour free.

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look for the Every Busy Woman Coupon sign throughout the book for savings!

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BUSY WOMAN TIPS INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Ginger Brewton Interiors

Full service, high-end residential and commercial interior design Chic, Comfortable, Sophisticated Named one of the 20 designers to watch (2010) in the US by House Beautiful magazine.

Ikea Ideas
The simplicity, aesthetic and price of Ikea furniture has made it a favorite for many busy women. Some fans have taken their love to a new level by personalizing and repurposing their Ikea finds and posting their creations online. Visit the Ikea Hackers site to find ingenious solutions like turning spice racks into kids bookshelves, and get inspired to hack your own masterpiece! www.ikeahackers.net

76 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403 tel 843.270.7491 email: info@gingerbrewtoninteriors.com www.gingerbrewtoninteriors.com

PAINT - SUPPLIES & MATERIALS

Eco Deco
Your New European Color Boutique. Your interior and exterior paint needs can line up with your commitment to the good health of your family and preservation of the environment for future generations! We provide solutionoriented, client-focused service while delivering you: High quality, family-friendly paints at an affordable price Color experts on hand for all of your color inquiries A commitment to preserve the natural environment with eco-friendly products Visit us at our Mt Pleasant location to view our color portfolio of over 2,000, VOC-free colors!

911 Houston Northcutt Boulevard (Adjacent to Whole Foods), Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 tel 843.654.9520 fax 843.654.9499 www.myecodeco.com 10% off anything in the store
(May not be combined with other offers; expires Nov 1.) PEST CONTROL

Barrier Pest Services

We offer lifetime termite bonds, guaranteed pest control services, moisture services, and Cl-100 reports.

7335 Cross County Road, North Charleston, SC 29419 tel 843.225.8250 email: trip@barrierpestservices.com www.barrierpestservices.com

Try organizing your books by color for a thoughtful and artistic display. Mix in a few personal touches, such a seashells or family photos for a well-designed bookshelf. - MARGARET DONALDSON, Margaret Donaldson Interiors

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