Last minute holiday decorating

Thanksgiving may be only a few days away but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to decorate in a special way.  Use what you have on hand…or in the yard!

napkin
I love how simple this setting is.  If you can’t find printed ribbon, make your own with a permanent marker on plain ribbon.  I particularly love [...]

Mad for plaid

It’s not just for school girls anymore.  Plaid, the Scottish classic, is one of those trends that comes and goes…and it has come again in everything from clothing, desk accessories, and dinnerware to upholstery and lamps. 

porcelain dessert plates
 
Ralph Lauren Home fabric

Williams-Sonoma Lamp

Williams-Sonoma Desk Accessories
 

Better Homes and Gardens
Going overboard with plaid can be easy.  Try using [...]

Don’t break the bank

A room makeover doesn’t have to cost a fortune.  Consider the following examples. 

Notice how the gold wall becomes a focal point now, especially since fireplace surround is now white.   Before, the room was too uninteresting.  THIS is a great example of a ReDesign…using what you already have!

Before, this room was comfortable but not very exciting. 

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Easy assembly

My daughter will be turning 11 in a couple of weeks.  For her birthday this year, she has asked for a new bike and a desk.  Very practical, don’t you think?  Well, of course that’s not her entire list but those are the items I like best.  Yesterday we went on a search for the [...]

The natural look for less

Do you have a lackluster or outdated lampshade that you’re ready to toss?  Instead, take a few minutes for an easy do-it-yourself makeover.  Since I can never seem to find the “just-right” lampshade, I’ve decided to go the DIY route. 
There are lots of options for the materials here.  Since I have another lamp I want [...]