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Decorating Cheap Is Chic In A Recession - Suzy Rubenstein
Decorating on a budget is always tough, but in today’s rocky economy it is even more challenging. Changing your living space is healthy and always possible, regardless of your budget. Decorating on a budget is all about enhancing what you already have. This includes moving items from one... Submitted 334 days 2 hours ago.

How to Choose the Perfect Frame for Your Art Print - Mark Reff
You've found an art print you love. Its subject appeals you. And its colors and style match your décor. You even know just the spot to hang it. Now all you need is a special frame that will spotlight the beauty of the picture and make it look like elegant finished artwork. But choosing a... Submitted 361 days 17 hours ago.

Feng Shui for Kid's Bedroom - Things to Be Known - - Vanh Nguyen
When you apply the principles of feng shui to decorate your bedroom, you can also apply these principles to your child's bedroom. However for the application of feng shui design for your child's bedroom, you should note the following: Kid's bedroom should be located to the east and southeast... Submitted 1 year 31 days ago.

How to Care for Your Amish Quilt - - Michael Bell
Amish Quilt Care Knowing how to properly care for your quilt will ensure its longevity. Amish quilts generally take approximately 400 hours for an Amish quilter to complete. Considering how much time it took to make your quilt, we know you will want to handle it with care. Here are some... Submitted 1 year 135 days ago.

DIY Headboard Ideas: Fabric Covered Headboard - Heidi Smith
One of the easiest DIY headboard ideas is a fabric covered headboard. It is easier and cheaper than you might think. The best part is that you can customize it to fit your specific taste and style. Fabric Covered Headboard For this fabric covered headboard you will need: plywood, foam, batting... Submitted 1 year 174 days ago.

Make Your Own Headboard: DIY Headboard Ideas - Heidi Smith
It's easy to make your own headboard with these DIY headboard ideas. They won't break the bank and you'll get something more stylish and unique than you would ever find in a furniture store. Photo Headboard If you have some great family photos or favorite pieces of art, put them center stage with... Submitted 1 year 174 days ago.

Thrifty Storage: DIY Storage Boxes - Heidi Smith
A a great thrifty storage solution is to make your own DIY storage boxes. Decorative boxes are wonderful accessories in any space, whether displayed on a bookshelf or corralling office supplies and photos. Not only are they functional, they are a perfect way to add extra color and pattern to a... Submitted 1 year 174 days ago.

Easy No-Sew Projects - No-Sew Pillow Cover - Heidi Smith
A very easy no-sew project is a no-sew pillow cover. Why buy a pre-made pillow cover when you can make one for a fraction of the cost? With a little fabric and some iron-on hem tape, you can easily make your own. The best part: it's even removable! Pillows are such a fun, budget-friendly way to... Submitted 1 year 174 days ago.

Modern Shower Curtains - Droves Of Unique Opportunitues to Update Your Bathroom - - Patty Lavine
Modern shower curtains make it simple to find an accessory to build a theme around. Typically, the shower curtain is initially the most noticeable thing in the bathroom; as such modern shower curtains help make the first impression a soothing and ambient experience. Obviously, people have a... Submitted 1 year 176 days ago.

Emotions and Colors, How Furniture Affects Your Mood. - - Oleg Oyfe
Most people decide on what style they want to use in their home before they shop for furniture and home decor. Everyone knows that the theme you choose for has an influence on how you feel when you're in the home. For example, a more casual setting automatically makes you feel more relaxed. And... Submitted 1 year 223 days ago.

Antique Lamps - Oriental Interior Design - - Maurice Robertson
For the past two centuries, the West has been continually re-inspired by Oriental interior design. It was first inspired in the 18 th century with the first British embassy to Imperial China in 1793 when Lord McCartney was received in Beijing by the Qianlong emperor. T his historically... Submitted 1 year 279 days ago.

Decorating With Pattern: Decorating With Pattern Is Not Hard If You Follow Some Simple Rules - - Nikki Willhite
Do you find some rooms in your home a little on the bland side? Do you find yourself appreciative of the rooms you see in magazines and television, and wish you could achieve the same effect? The problem may be that you do not have enough pattern in your home. One way of bring interest in a... Submitted 1 year 279 days ago.

Using Toile In Interior Design: the Origin of Toile and How This Fabric Is Used Decorating Rooms. - - Nikki Willhite
Toile is decorating pattern that has been around since the 1800's. It is a classic. It is good for the frugal decorator because it never goes out of style. Right now it is extremely popular. The Toile design came from the French. If you've never heard the word spoken, it is just one syllable... Submitted 1 year 280 days ago.

Rearrange Your Furniture and Save Money: Tips to save money and make your home more comfortable - - Nikki Willhite
Many of us resort to tricks to help curb what seems to be the natural desire to spend money. I'm sure you've all heard the one about freezing your credit card. The theory there is that by the time it thaws, your desire to use it will have also dissolved. Here's a trick that might help you... Submitted 1 year 281 days ago.

Texture and Interior Design - - Nikki Willhite
Ever wondered why people have become so interested in old things, to the point of distressing new furniture? Don't you find the sight a bit odd- people hitting new wood with big heavy chains to make it look old? Why are people crackling their furniture and walls, pulling items out of... Submitted 1 year 283 days ago.

Antique Lamps & Lampshades – Nina Campbell’s Shoes & Handbags - - Maurice Robertson
According to world-renowned interior designer Nina Campbell, "Lampshades are like the shoes and handbags of the home: the right shoes can make an outfit but if you have the wrong shoes, you can feel old-fashioned in the smartest suit". She further adds: - "They also need to be beautiful" how... Submitted 1 year 285 days ago.

Antique Lamps - How to Choose the Perfect Lamp Shade! - - Maurice Robertson
Your beautiful lamp sits in just the right corner in your favourite room providing a welcome glow each evening. It may have once belonged to mother or that of a favourite aunt or perhaps you spent years hunting through antique shops? But as elegant as the lamp base is, the shade has never been... Submitted 1 year 286 days ago.

5 Ways To Design With Light - - Suzanne Lasky
Of all of the design elements, lighting is one of, it not the most important ones yet it is easily and often overlooked. You can have a fabulous room that looks a lot less than fabulous if it is not lit properly. The same holds true in the opposite direction. You can have an average looking space... Submitted 1 year 344 days ago.

Your Must Know Guide To Window Treatments - Robert Ikhtiari
Window treatments play an important role in home decorating. Not only do you want them to look nice and add character, but they must serve a function as well; direct or block out light, provide privacy, protect furnishings from the sun, or keep out hot and cold air. First Analyze Your Needs... Submitted 1 year 346 days ago.

Freshen Up Your Home Through Decorating - - Gabriella Gometra
One of the most comfortable places we can be at is no other than our own home. In this four-cornered structure, we experience how it is to have a family, to be loved by our parents, to have a petty fight with our brothers and sisters, to know our aunts and uncles, and to be visited by our special... Submitted 1 year 364 days ago.

Mood Lighting - Josie Lowry
It's always gratifying when a guest tells you how great your place looks. What they're really talking about is how great your home makes them feel - in other words, its ambiance. Whatever mood you want your home to communicate, cozy warmth or youthful excitement; intimacy or industry; serenity or... Submitted 2 years 36 days ago.

New Trends in Home Lighting - Keith Miller
Color and Light Let's think about color and how it makes you feel. There's a reason colors are known as "warm" or "cool" colors. Orange, red and pink tints create a cozy atmosphere, while blues and greens give a sharper, colder feel. This effect is caused in part by the subconscious association... Submitted 2 years 55 days ago.

Creating a Beautiful Focal Point Using Candle Lanterns - Shirley Kelly
Candle lanterns come in a host of sizes, styles, colors, shapes, and price ranges. With that being said, if you are looking for that WOW! factor at your next event, you cannot afford not to add candle lanterns to your dcor. It does not matter whether you are planning a wedding, anniversary bash... Submitted 2 years 203 days ago.

Making New Candles From Used Candles - Shirley Kelly
Stop throwing your money away. That's what you are doing every time you throw away a candle just because the candle wax has burned down. I am going to share a trade secret with you that will save you plenty of money on candles. The American Society is hooked on the use of candles. We use... Submitted 2 years 203 days ago.

Colonial Candle Lanterns - Shirley Kelly
America was founded on the backs of brave pioneers who dared to venture out into the unknown believing that they can sustain life when they reached their destination. They left their homeland in England to settle upon un-explored territory. Knowing that they will never be able to make a return... Submitted 2 years 203 days ago.