Make Your Homes Style Unique With Mix and Match Decor (14 Jun 2006) You see it all the time in retail discount stores: Color coordinated decor for just about anywhere in your home. And some of the designs are quite pretty.
Make Your Own Fishing Decor from Fishing Gear (14 Jun 2006) Decorating with old, used fishing gear is fun, creative and inexpensive. It's pretty easy to find unique fishing gear to use as decorating items for your log cabin or home.
Making The Most Of Your Smart Decision To Hire An Interior Designer (13 Jun 2006) So you've decided to hire an Interior Designer-good move! Now what? Before you start planning your "reveal" party, you'll need a basic understanding about the process to ensure that you get the most design for your dollar and that you have a fun and fabulous experience, no matter what type of project is ahead of you.You'll need to learn the basics of choosing the right design professionals, establishing a budget, outlining the details of the contract, considering your lifestyle and communicating your challenges.
Making Your Home Blossom is Easy (13 Jun 2006) Having trouble getting a room in your home to have that certain charm you're looking for? Searching for that perfect painting, sculpture, or table lamp can often be time-consuming, pricey, and/or lead to fights with your spouse. But, one simple and often overlooked way to add harmony to any room is with fresh cut flowers.
Measuring Space - How Much Room Do You Really Need? (13 Jun 2006) When planning your home décor, it is vitally important to understand your space needs. Do you have enough room to open any doors? Can you walk from one side of the room to the other without climbing over the furniture? Here are some rules to keep in mind when you plan your room update:1.
Mini Blinds: An Introduction (21 Jun 2006) Mini-blinds have replaced the old-fashioned Venetian blinds as more convenient and attractive window treatments. Blinds are window coverings that can have either vertical or horizontal slats, have an accordion or honeycomb construction, or are woven from natural or synthetic reeds.
Mission Style Lighting - Its Timeless Beauty Continues (18 Jun 2006) If you ask most people to tell you about Mission Style lighting you are likely to be met with a blank stare and shrugged shoulders. But, if you ask these same people if they have ever heard of the Arts & Crafts Style, you are probably going to see a lot more recognize this term.
Newest Craze in Decorating is Silk Flowers in Acrylic Water (18 Jun 2006) They look so lifelike, that time and time again people bend to smell them and touch them. Across the nation, silk flowers in crystal-clear acrylic "water" are showing up in homes, cafes, restaurants and offices.
Not All Glass is Created Equal (18 Jun 2006) Pressed glass, Depression glass and crystal - this month we'll review the basics of these different types of glass and some tips on telling the difference.HistoryGlass was first recorded being made in ancient Rome, Egypt and Syria.
Nursery Decorating Ideas: Creating a Timeless Retreat (12 Jun 2006) Decorating a baby room is a wonderful opportunity to create a carefree hideaway - a place of slumber and lullabies.BABY ROOM THEMES?From Tropical Jungle to Noah's Ark, Teddy Bears to Winnie the Pooh: There are many delightful baby room themes to choose from - any one will spark enthusiasm and generate exciting nursery decorating ideas
Nursery Room Decor (13 Jun 2006) The nursery is your newborn's first room, his own little world: the environment, which in part will influence and shape his personality. As a parent your goal is to provide a surrounding that is comfortable, secure, inviting and cozy.
Oriental Area Rugs - Know Before You Buy an Oriental Rug (15 Jun 2006) Did you know that you can usually tell the country from which an Oriental rug originated from its design and style? While we often think of 'Oriental rugs' as having an overall defining style, the truth is that there are many styles of Oriental rugs, most of them growing from traditional patterns and materials common to the country or area in which they originated. Experts in Oriental rugs spend years learning the variations of patterns, materials, colors and weave that are characteristic of the different areas of the Orient.
Outdoor Cedar Patio Furniture Goes Indoors! (15 Jun 2006) It would be obvious to assume that the sudden boom in Patio Furniture sales was due to the hot new trend of building "Outdoor Rooms" that originated on popular Home and Garden TV shows and in Outdoor Decor Magazines. But there's another less obvious explanation as well
Parsons Chairs: Dining in Elegance (18 Jun 2006) What does your dream dining room look like? Is it rich in color and texture, romantic, cozy, warm, comfortable and inviting all at the same time? Would you love to incorporate colorful fabrics and rich textures in your dining room's décor but are not sure how to pull it off? You are not alone. The truth is: Many people long to incorporate the use of textured and patterned fabric into their decorating style but are not sure where they should begin.
Pass the Salt - Its a Hot Collectible (18 Jun 2006) Part of the attraction of any collectible is the story that surrounds it, and salt-cellars have a tale to tell. Here's what you need to know about this condiment collectible
Pendant Lighting Layout - How To (15 Jun 2006) Pendant lighting has gained a great deal of popularity for use in kitchens over the last few years. A common place to install them is over an island or peninsula.
Persian Rugs - Care and Cleaning (13 Jun 2006) You've just invested in a beautiful Persian rug. Even though they are durable, they still need to be properly cared for and cleaned.
Picnic Baskets for Two (19 Jun 2006) Picnic baskets for two provide an intimate way to celebrate any occasion, whether it be a much-needed period of time spent alone with your mate or a reunion between friends. Instead of using paper plates, paper napkins, plastic cups, and plasticware, why not step it up a bit? But how are you going to carry all those fine china plates, wine glasses, large water thermoses, and other odds and ends?You might consider browsing for picnic baskets for two.
Pizzazz Your Front Door and More! (18 Jun 2006) Want your front door to really "sing?" Then paint it a color to make it the outside focal point of your home.Now, just what color would that be, you ask?Here's the way to know: Look at the color scheme you are using in your entry, living and dining room.
