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A Primer of Popular Traditional Furniture Styles
March 30, 2007
...a primer on furniture types that will help you appear to be an expert whatever your neighbor buys next... read "A Primer of Popular Traditional Furniture Styles"...
Ten Creative Headboard Ideas for Frugal Decorators
February 12, 2007
Need a new headboard, but don't have a fortune to spend? How about using things you already have or things that others may want to discard to make a custom headboard that is not only stylish and creative, but inexpensive as well... read "Ten Creative Headboard Ideas for Frugal Decorators"...
Tips For Your Bathroom Remodeling Project
February 12, 2007
In the past the bathroom was a small room in the house that people spent as little time as possible in. Things have changed greatly over the years. The bathroom is now a place in which people venture to in order to get some alone time, to pamper themselves and to enjoy some peace and quiet. Realtors will now tell you that the bathroom is one of the first rooms that potential buyers will look at. If you are looking to increase the value of your house then think no longer because you can add thousands to the value of your home with a bathroom remodel... read "Tips For Your Bathroom Remodeling Project"...
How Decorating Colors Affect Your Mood
February 08, 2007
The color blue for instance, creates a very calming, relaxed feel. Red however, can get people very talkative, excited, and even sometimes angry or agressive. By decorating your rooms with these colors, you can influence how people react when they're in them. These are real responses - both physical and physiological - directly related to the color of the room a person is in... read "How Decorating Colors Affect Your Mood"...
Teen Room Decorating Ideas - Create Something You'll Both Love!
January 29, 2007
If your teenager's room hasn't been decorated since they were ten years old, and they're hiding their stuffed animals under the bed, it's definitely time to redecorate... read "Teen Room Decorating Ideas - Create Something You'll Both Love!"...
Basics For Romantic Bedrooms
January 17, 2007
...who has the desire for romantic bedrooms you wonder? After all, making over a bedroom is a major project. It’s time consuming, and potentially costly and risky. You don't know if your spouse or partner even cares or will even notice. If you don’t know the answer to the question, then it’s probably time for a change... read "Basics For Romantic Bedrooms"...
Guide To Painting Kitchen Cabinets
October 13, 2006
One of the quickest and most economical ways to give a tired kitchen a make over is to paint your kitchen cabinets. Applying a coat of light paint to dark wood will not only brighten up a dingy kitchen, it will also give the illusion of more space... read "Guide To Painting Kitchen Cabinets"...
13 Easy and Inexpensive Fall Decorating Ideas
October 11, 2006
Autumn provides a bounty of decorating ideas. No need to decorate for fall with cheap, plastic, fake items when the real thing is inexpensive, more tasteful, and easily creates a beautiful fall ambiance in your home. Here are 13 ideas that you can easily do... read "13 Easy and Inexpensive Fall Decorating Ideas"...
Country Christmas Decorating
December 12, 2005
Add a little country charm to your Christmas decorating this year. Forego the glitz and glam for natural materials, check fabrics and homemade country style. The beauty of this type of decorating is that it doesn't have to look perfect. The odd crooked stitch or slightly askew angel wing just shows that it is homemade and adds to the charm. Lots of these projects are perfect for children to help with too... read "Country Christmas Decorating"...
10 Simple Christmas Decorating Ideas Using Stuff You Already Have
December 05, 2005
You need something else. Something new. But you don't really want to spend your hard-earned money on new holiday décor- after all, you still have gifts to buy! What can you do? Here's ten simple (but VERY effective) ways to use common Christmas items you already have to add that special holiday touch... read "10 Simple Christmas Decorating Ideas Using Stuff You Already Have"...
10 Great Holiday Decorating Ideas…On a Budget!
November 28, 2005
First things first. Set a plan or a theme for your Christmas decorating. It doesn't cost a thing to have a good plan, and when you are working with budget ideas, this is what pulls your ideas together, and makes everything you do look purposeful, and personal... read "10 Great Holiday Decorating Ideas…On a Budget!"...
Decorating Your Home for the Holiday Season
November 28, 2005
The suggestions are virtually endless. Have you ever thought of decorating your ceilings for Christmas? For example, you could run a long string of white indoor lights along the perimeter of the room at the top of the wall where the wall and the ceiling meet, and secure the lights with thumbtacks or staples... read "Decorating Your Home for the Holiday Season"...
So You Think You Aren’t Creative? Build Your Own Coffee Table to Discover Your Own Artistic Spark!
September 19, 2005
Nothing is more satisfying than creating a special piece of furniture for your home! And probably no major furniture piece allows more creativity than a coffee table. But you think you are about as imaginative (and colorful!) as white walls and a popcorn ceiling. Take heart! There are ways to release that little creative spark you are sure just isn't there... read "So You Think You Aren’t Creative? Build Your Own Coffee Table to Discover Your Own Artistic Spark!"...
Bridal Fashion Jewelry
August 08, 2005
Jewelry can also be symbolic, as in the case of Christians wearing a crucifix in the form of jewelry, or, as is the case in many Western cultures, married people wearing a wedding ring. And what can symbolize love and, of course, the wedding ceremony more than a diamond? read "Bridal Fashion Jewelry"...
Six Ways to Furnish Your Home From Your Backyard
August 08, 2005
Do you need to furnish your new space but your budget is so tight you can't squeeze a nickel between the paycheck and the checkbook? Then bring the outdoors inside! Outdoor and garden furniture and accessories can make your room look bright and cheerful without spending a fortune! Here's how... read "Six Ways to Furnish Your Home From Your Backyard"...
Teak Garden Furniture - A Lasting Value
July 21, 2005
The purchase of teak garden furniture is a true investment in value. Teak is an excellent choice for outdoor furniture as the wood ages beautifully and will give you many, many, carefree years of enjoyment... read "Teak Garden Furniture - A Lasting Value"...
Tuscan Style Decorating - Three Essentials
July 20, 2005
In Tuscan style decorating we are able to reflect our passion for that connection to the earth and to what is real. All that which is old and forgotten becomes new and significant again... read "Tuscan Style Decorating - Three Essentials"...
Simple Feng Shui: Eight Quick Ways to Redecorate for Your Spirit
July 19, 2005
The goal is to arrange a home in such a way as to maximize feelings of safety and comfort, which will, in turn, positively affect your health, attitude, even your level of success... read "Simple Feng Shui: Eight Quick Ways to Redecorate for Your Spirit"...