Learn the 5 basic decorating rules you should live by when it comes to transforming a home into a beautifully decorated space. You may not like to think of yourself as a rule follower, but when it comes to decorating your home, you’ll be glad that you at least followed these basics. The rules exist for a very important reason,…
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A guide for how to choose the best size table top lamps, plus a shopping guide for affordable white lamps. Let’s talk about table top lamps today. The subject came up in my mind while working on my master bedroom makeover. If you saw my earlier post about the progress I’ve made, you may remember this shot of my new bed…
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Lanterns are a home decor staple that you should be sure to include in your home decor capsule. Whether being used to shed light or simply to occupy a spare corner, they bring plenty of literal and figurative light and ambience to any space. I adore decorating with lanterns! There seems to be no end to their versatility. I never…
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Now that the warm weather has arrived, it’s time for the annual spruce-up of my outdoor space. I used these clever ideas to make those areas feel like an inviting place to spend time in instead of just a place for putting potted plants. Outdoor spaces, porches, decks, patios and even front stoops, are an extension of our homes. Let’s…
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These outdoor entertaining tips will set the stage for a successful gathering that your guests will enjoy and that you can be proud of. Outdoor entertaining is one of my favorite summer activities! The table decorations are almost as important to me as the food itself. Just like I want my meal to be a feast for the tummy, I…
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Is the ugly connection for your washing machine hose showing? Is that hole in the wall an eyesore that seems to just collect dust and lint? Here’s an easy solution for a simple way to hide it. When we were remodeling our laundry room and trying our best to make it a pretty space, there was one glaring thing that…
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In the world of room makeovers, the during phase isn’t usually very pretty. That’s certainly the case in my master bedroom right now. Some things are done and others aren’t, which gives the room a very mis-mashed look. But, I think it’s important to remember that in real life, things don’t happen like they do on tv design shows. It…
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How are you supposed to know when it’s time to redecorate a room? Here are 5 good questions to ask yourself before taking the plunge. With the limitless inspiration available on blogs, Pinterest and Instagram right at our fingertips, trying to figure out when it really is time to redecorate a room can be a hard decision! Before jumping on…
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Here’s how give an old entertainment center a makeover, what kind of paint to use on wood furniture and how to paint furniture without sanding. I recently gave my family room a little makeover geared toward giving the space a brighter, more updated look. But, when I was thought I was finished, I realized that something was still off. It…
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