Merry Christmas On A Beer Budget by Cheryl Wright Ah well, that time of year is upon us once more. If you don’t believe me, listen to the radio stations for your daily dose of Christmas songs. Take a walk downtown and through the ... >> read entire article
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Mastering the Art of Holiday Decor by Lise Richards It seems like it starts earlier every year. The holiday season appears, marked by special edition magazines on newsstands, brimming with ideas for new holiday decorations. Breathta ... >> read entire article
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Stretch Space In Your Bath With Style by Cheryl Wright You dont need to knock out walls or add a room to make your small bath appear bigger. Here are ten ideas that can help you get more from your small space and still make it function ... >> read entire article
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Raised Plaster Designs by Victoria Larsen Raised designs on walls, is a rapidly growing and truly exciting trend these days! Its beauty is un-equaled! Though stenciling itself is a very easy craft to perform, ... >> read entire article
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Summer Decor by Tasneem Mirza The summer heat calls for décor that is cool, fresh and casual. This is perhaps why Shabby Chic ® achieved immense popularity predominantly in the west coast. Shabby Chic ® ... >> read entire article
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Stop Whining and Start Decorating by Kimberly Clay Do you dream of evenings filled with chardonnay, candlelight and the warm glow of a picture-perfect room? Do you fantasize about hosting intimate dinner parties and being the envy ... >> read entire article
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Add Character and Value With Stained Glass by Matt Clarkson One hundred years ago, The British Empires vast resources allowed England to produce some of the most beautiful stained glass ever made. As a result, many homes in Britain were fit ... >> read entire article
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Personalize Your Apartment by Cheryl Wright If your rental clause is cramping your decorating style as well as your living space, it is time to stretch with some ideas. Make the best use of your existing furnishings and impr ... >> read entire article
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Making An Entrance by Gail McCauley The integration of these three key concepts can make or break the way that a home is perceived by visitors, upon entering from the outdoors to inside the home. Whether preparing an ... >> read entire article
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Update Your Home Decor by Tasneem Mirza Retro, checks, black and white...looks like MOD is back. A color explosion - bright tomato red, tangerine, lime green and even yellow - is what’s hot. In Europe, designers are usin ... >> read entire article
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The Remodeling Balancing Act by Cheryl Wright This is an easy three-step method for determining what should and should not be a part of your next kitchen remodel. A successful kitchen remodel depends upon good pla ... >> read entire article
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Color Trends 2004: Spring and Summer by Gail McCauley Last year color was all about finding contentment and relaxation throughout the home using a thoughtfully considered, yet expansive palette of comfort creating hues. The commenc ... >> read entire article
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Easy Decorating Tips by Yuwanda and Cassandra Black Many full-time employees spend 40 to 50 hours per week in an office environment. When a person spends that much time in one place, it would seem the decor of that space would refle ... >> read entire article
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Maximize Media Space by Gail McCauley Many homeowners are abandoning traditional room layouts in favor of designing specialty rooms or areas within the home. The media area represents a space where the entire family ca ... >> read entire article
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Put Together A 5-Star Guestroom by Cheryl Wright You may be operating on a small budget but you can still create a guest room with a style and elegance that says, Welcome. Here are 11 important ingredients for achieving a 5-star ... >> read entire article
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Decorate For Happiness by Yuwanda and Cassandra Black With the holidays upon us, many of us are redecorating. Before you pull out that paint brush, hang that wall paper or hang new curtains, have you ever taken stock of your home and ... >> read entire article
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Refining Your Area Rug Choices by Tasneem Mirza As a Managing Partner of www.exquisiterugs.com, the question I am often asked, What determines the quality of a rug? While the question posed seems relatively simple it is broad in ... >> read entire article
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The Birth of the Modern Age by Andrea Kollo Art Deco began its short but profound impact 1910 to 1935 and peaked at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. Originally referred ... >> read entire article
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Decorating in Stages by Cheryl Wright Don’t hesitate to decorate because you believe you can’t afford it. With a good plan, you can achieve the look that says, This is me. You look at the living room of yo ... >> read entire article
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Paint Inspired Holiday Tablescapes by Gail McCauley A wonderful way to begin the process of allowing your creative juices to flow, consider selecting a designated theme for your holiday party. Once your theme has been chosen, design ... >> read entire article
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