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Most Important for the Nursery

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One of the most important decisions you will need to make when planning a nursery is the type of cot. There are many kinds on the market in many different finishes from paint to stained wood to natural pine. A good idea is buying a cot that can be adapted as the child grows. For example when our daughter was young we bought a pine cot that also had a change table and drawers attached. The deep drawers were a good place to store diapers and other things baby needed when being changed. Later it could be adapted into a … Continue reading →

Inexpensive Home Decorating Ideas

Decorating your home is a very individual thing. When money is tight decorating becomes more of a challenge but far from impossible. Some of the things we have tried in past times were using photographs and pictures from calendars. Framing them in inexpensive frames and grouping them together as a display. Gift wrapping paper can also be used the same way. Select papers that complement each in design and color. Frame them and then arrange in a diamond pattern or some other interesting combination one wall. Stencils are another inexpensive way of brightening up a home and relatively inexpensive and … Continue reading →

How to Paint a Tree Mural

(cc) image by SharonaGott/flickr While you may not be able to paint a masterpiece such of the likes of VanGogh, you can still create a beautiful mural in your home. The amount of skill you need to succeed is the ability to draw a straight line and to basically color by number. The tools you will need to paint a mural are: Acrylic paints, or pints of a kid safe paint like Crayola Washable Paint Transparency or Digital Projector – If you don’t own one, you can rent one. Paint Brushes Pencils Sharpie Pens Step 1. Find an image of a tree … Continue reading →

Sparkly Princess Theme Room

Use lots of glitter and sparkle to make a room that your little princess will find truly enchanting. Start by creating a mural on the first wall that is visible as you enter the room. Don’t worry! Murals are not as difficult to create as you might think (see my article on painting murals for more information). All you have to do is find a picture of a castle. One with a simple design, such as those found in preschool level coloring books, would be perfect. Freehand it if you can, or project the image onto the wall (projectors are … Continue reading →

Home Decor Tips: Creating a Mural

You have seen gorgeous murals on walls and ceilings, but you probably assumed that something like costs a lot of money. You were right. Having a mural professionally painted can be expensive. The result however, is generally more than worth the cost. There are also murals available that come pre-made that you can adhere to the wall. On the other hand, you can make your own murals, even if you aren’t particularly artistic. It’s easier than you might think, and it’s fun to do. Choose a picture, theme, or scene that you love and go for it. The beauty of … Continue reading →