In part 1, we looked at four of our eight Halloween decorating projects in detail. Here are the remaining 4 projects that are easy enough to tackle before the holiday arrives. 5) Creative Candy Containers With Halloween, comes candy, so it’s only fitting to think about creative ways to display or store it. One idea […]
You love your home and you love your pet, so it’s only natural that you want the two to blend. And while it’s important to find ways to make your dog or cat feel comfortable, there are certain aspects of home decor to take into consideration that will keep your home comfortable for you as […]
Fall is here, which means that Halloween is quickly approaching. Have you given much thought to how you’ll decorate your home? While there are plenty of decorations available at pretty much every store in town, there’s no reason you can’t get creative and make your own decorations. Not only will it be something special that […]
Eclectic design is perfect for the homeowner that just can’t settle on a favorite style. The term eclectic was initially coined for the art world and presumably introduced to the world by Johan Joachim Winckelmann. Its philosophy was to combine elements or particular styles from different time periods and origins within a single project. […]
If you’re crafty, then putting those talents to use in your home decorating is a wonderful way to put a personal touch in your space. Whether you have a variety of scraps, or entire yards of fabric lying around, something beautiful can be created. Here are four fun ideas that might inspire you. (1) […]
Updating with Hardware: Nail head trim, believed to have begun in 17th century France during the Louis XIII period, is an enduring element in furniture design. Originally used to embellish the upholstered backs of chairs, nail head trim has become quite the trend in home decor. Today, chairs aren’t the only items getting a sophisticated […]
There are many ways to decorate a home, with plenty of advice out there to follow. If you’re not familiar with decorating, all of those ideas and tips can be extremely overwhelming. Although it’s your creative right to do whatever you want to with your home, there are timeless home decorating tips that are wise […]
We all know that relationships require compromise. While some things are easily agreed upon, other things like home decor – specifically the bedroom – can be a bit more challenging. It really doesn’t have to be though. In fact, combining both of your styles can actually be fun and work well together, when approached in […]
Have a lamp base you love but a shade you could live without? Don’t get rid of it, update it! Whether it’s an old shade or a new one, it can be easy to add a custom touch with colorful fabric and trim. Here’s what you need to know to complete this project. Supplies You […]
If your furniture is in good condition, but in need of a little updating, then consider slipcovers. Once upon a time, the sole purpose of slipcovers was to protect the upholstery fabric of precious furniture. Today however, slipcovers are an easy way to make a new statement within a room. Whether you purchase one off […]
You don’t have to redecorate everything in your home to give it an update. Instead, take advantage of this summer and tackle one of these easy projects for your home. 1) Paint some furniture. For about a $100 or less, you can add color and texture to existing pieces of furniture in your home. Some […]
You don’t have to hire a designer to coordinate fabrics for your home. Just by keeping the elements of color, texture and pattern in mind, you can get that beautiful look all by yourself. Let’s dig deeper into these three elements to make coordinating fabrics a little easier. Color We are drawn to colors for […]
