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Decorating with Decals! »

Decorating with decals can broaden the possibilities with any project! Uppercase living website offers some of the most unique wall decor concepts that I have ever seen! This company creates, manufactures and distributes beautiful decorative vinyl lettering and images, of which many are individually designed. This company has an endless idea catalog as well…

Office Make Over »

Well, it’s been a few months since I updated this blog and would you believe it? Today, I was working on an office make-over! Inspired by a Ballard Design catalog, we chose the soothing green wall paint color with black accents. It makes for a stunning contrast! But, my main effort came in the closet [...]

Home Office Organization »

Home offices with inviting hardwood flooring, soothing shades of paint and tons of ways to store everything you intend to work on in that space, is invaluable! Even if you can’t tackle the entire project at once, moving toward an organized home office is rewarding. LifeOrganizers.com gives 7 steps to organizing an office. I agreed [...]

Going Green – Decorating Style »

I know the rage is all about “going green” as in terms of: eco-friendly, green-living, sustainable, etc. In that arena, we are saturated with environment friendly tips from every source. But, the “going green” I am quite interested in lately is the fresh ways to decorate with one of the friendliest colors yet.

A Penny for your Thoughts »

A penny for your thoughts…well, a virtual penny that is! From our Recent Poll on which room in the house is the most important to update the results were: Kitchens are the most important room in the house to update! My ‘comment’ on that was that kitchens are the heart of the home and when [...]

Recreating a Bathroom – Completion! »

In our bathroom makeover from ordinary to personal haven, we have reached completion!

Decorating with Antiques and Collectibles »

Decorating with Antiques and Collectibles can bring a sense of fulfillment to have something you love – all displayed and adding charm to your interior decor!

Recreating a Bathroom – from Ordinary to Personal Haven »

“Remodeling or redecorating a bathroom can pay off right from the start. Your home will be more comfortable and you’ll add value to the property,” says experts on about.com.

“Jo’s School-House-Cottage-Retreat” Bedroom Make-over Part III »

After charting your decorating course for a room and executing on the plan, it’s still the fun little details that bring the sweetest satisfaction.

“Jo’s School-House-Cottage-Retreat” Bedroom Make-over Part II »

The refinished bed contrasted wonderfully with the white battenburg lace duvet, shams, pillows and other accessory pillows.  The ‘cottage’ curtains provided the perfect backdrop for Jo’s sleeping space. Sweet dreams await! Here’s the piece of furniture we used for a side table…an old school desk! Even though the top is slanted slightly, we were able [...]