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Home Life: Truth in Clichés

There are some statements or phrases that no matter how frequently they’re used or how long they’ve been around, just continue to hold true. We call them clichés, but there’s a reason such sentiments are so common. As applied to home-life, it’s easy to see why these sayings continue to be used. “A stitch, in time, saves nine” Clearly, procrastination can and often does lead to more work in the long run. The above saying indicates that it may be up to nine times as much work later, if you wait rather than completing a task immediately. It doesn’t only … Continue reading →

Change the Feel of a Space with these Decorating Tips

Sometimes, a few touches go a long way. Try these tips to change the look and feel of almost any space in your home: Cool Down I’m not talking about the temperature but about the color. If you have a space that’s filled with warm colors, adding a touch of a cool color may help create balance. A burst of blue or silver or even white can help bring the heat down a notch if it is overpowering. Adding a piece of artwork, some accessories, or a couple of accents such as a rug or pillows in cool colors may … Continue reading →

Cute Idea for Added Storage and Organization

This idea is perfect for a child’s room but it will also work in nearly any other area of the home. If you need a way to organize jackets, bags, backpacks, accessories or even other household items, you can hang them up in style with this idea. First, look for large, pre-cut, individual wooden letters to spell out your child’s name, the word “bath” or the name of another room, or maybe the word “stuff.” You can spell whatever you like, such as “home” or perhaps your last name. Your child can hang up accessories to keep things better organized. … Continue reading →

Your Home: A to Z

What’s important when it comes to decorating, improving, and caring for your home? Check out this list from A to Z (well, almost) to see if there is anything you might find helpful (x and z don’t exactly lend themselves to home ideas, so I skipped them). A = Attention to Detail Details are very important. They can make or break not only your décor but also the condition of your home. B = Basic Elements Basic elements allow you to change other treatments and techniques in a space as often as you desire, without replacing everything. C = Color … Continue reading →

Decorating Ideas: Dressing up Hallways

Hallways can be tricky when it comes to decorating. You don’t want to put too much into such a small space, but it shouldn’t be plain and boring either. There are many effective decorating ideas that will help make your hallway feel like an extension of your living areas instead of a cold, empty space. A hallway is perfect for use as a gallery. Even if some of your favorite pieces of artwork no longer coordinate with the decor in other living areas, there is no reason to hide them away. Create an art gallery and put them on display. … Continue reading →

Just Do it!

If you have always wanted to try your hand at home decorating or home improvement, you should go for it. Maybe there’s a wild color you have always loved or a really cool technique that you have always wanted to try. If so, you should just do it. Of course, you should gather plenty of information and get a little practice with techniques before attempting them on your walls or important pieces of furniture, but once you feel confident, you should do it. Try it out on an inexpensive piece of furniture or do only one wall until you’re sure … Continue reading →

Do It Yourself

Finding creative and inexpensive ways to decorate your home is a lot of fun. Not only will it help you save money, but it is also a great way to create a unique look and feel in your home. Designer labels are nice, but too many people collect the same trendy items. When you make your own furnishings and accessories, your look is one of a kind. You also get the personal satisfaction of being able to say, “I made that,” when a friend or family member inquires about one of your unique pieces. Handmade items also lend a sense … Continue reading →