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Nov 13, 2024 | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Shelby Simon
There are a number of factors to consider when evaluating the best solar companies to make sure you are getting the most out of your investment, and ideally, a net positive return on that investment. Not all solar panels are created equal. When choosing solar panels, evaluate the efficiency of each company’s solar panels—their power rating, power tolerance, efficiency and temperature coefficient—to understand how much energy those panels can be expected to generate.
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Shelby Simon |Adam Zachariah Ramirez
La colisión no fue culpa suya, y usted sobrevivió—pero su carro no sobrevivió el accidente. Ahora la compañía de seguros está diciendo que su auto quedó destrozado y fue declarado pérdida total debido a la negligencia de otra persona, dejándolo sin auto y con muchas preguntas sobre cómo proseguir. Esta guía cubre lo que necesita saber sobre cómo proseguir con el proceso de recuperación de daños cuando usted no tiene la culpa por la colisión y consecuente pérdida total.
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May 9, 2024 | 
charlestonlivingmag.com | Shelby Simon
Ways to incorporate "Peach Fuzz," the 2024 Color of the Year, into your décorBy Shelby Simon Poetic and romantic, warm and cozy, understated but impactful - this is how Pantone Color Institute™ offers "Peach Fuzz" (PANTONE 13-1023), the color authority's official selection for Color of the Year 2024.
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May 9, 2024 | 
charlestonlivingmag.com | Shelby Simon
By Shelby Simon Photos by Patrick Brickman Taking time to care for both the mind and the body has a long-lasting effect on health and wellness. With people spending increased time at home for work and leisure, it is no wonder the spa bathroom is having a major moment in interior design trends. "More than ever, we need to start figuring out how to separate work-from-home life and relax-at-home life," says Lauren Messina, owner/interior designer at Lauren Messina Design.
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May 8, 2024 | 
charlestonlivingmag.com | Shelby Simon
By Shelby Simon Photos by Scott Dave "It's a powerful moment every time we leave the beach and hit the ocean," says Andy Manzi, co-founder of Warrior Surf Foundation, on the community of veterans that have found a sense of healing in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
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May 7, 2024 | 
charlestonlivingmag.com | Shelby Simon
Deck out your mirrors for the holidaysBy Shelby Simon'Tis the season for decorating anything and everything to bring the holidays closer to home. Amplify the celebratory spirit even more with the strategic use of mirrors. Decorating the mirrors in your home for the holidays and optimizing their placement can add limitless value to the look and feel of your festive display.
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May 7, 2024 | 
charlestonlivingmag.com | Shelby Simon
By Shelby Simon "Chocolate is my life. It is something that I can share with people. - Christophe Paume, Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-PâtissierIn France, on Valentine's Day, chocolate is the language of romance. It is a gift that is typically only exchanged between lovers, unlike the American tradition of sharing sweet treats with friends and family. Christophe Paume of Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Pâtissier in Charleston holds chocolate to the esteem of this tradition from his homeland.
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May 7, 2024 | 
charlestonlivingmag.com | Shelby Simon
By Shelby Simon The holiday season may feel different this year, but that doesn't mean it has to look different. With many searching for the comfort days of yore, nostalgia is playing heavily into holiday decor trends in 2020. The turn towards tradition-as well as a need for delight and a touch of whimsy-makes sense in the context of such a serious year. Joni Vanderslice, president at interior design firm J. Banks Design based in Hilton Head, has seen the trend developing in market shows this year.
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May 7, 2024 | 
charlestonlivingmag.com | Shelby Simon
Simple and sentimental home organizationBy Shelby SimonTransitioning into a new year can inspire change, and with it, ways to improve ourselves and our lifestyles as we enter into the months ahead. As you pack up lingering winter holiday decorations, greeting cards and seasonal memorabilia, January and February can be the best months to reorganize and redesign your space for optimal functionality and inspiration.
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May 7, 2024 | 
charlestonlivingmag.com | Shelby Simon
By Shelby Simon Photos provided by Laura Jones Born out of a desire to visit a "time gone by," the cottage core interior design trend embraces a sense of nostalgia for the simple comforts of home: a refuge from the high-pressure, technology-filled world we occupy. The use of the "familiar" defines this style-elements that evoke coziness, sentimentality and timeless simplicity-coupled with nods to the architecture that first inspired the cottage aesthetic.
