You've read my previous articles, so you know exactly what you are having for dinner on the big Valentine's Day night and you know to go light on the red and pink, but you still have to bring your romance A-game if you're going to make this the perfect night. Making your significant other feel special … [Read more...]
4 Tips To Make Valentine’s Day At Home Memorable
Filed Under: Decorating, Holiday Tagged With: candlelit dinner, mood lighting, romantic dinner, rose petals, slow dances, Valentines Day
Cubicle Decor: Make Your Office Space More Homelike
It's a sad fact, but the reality is that most people spend more time at work than they do at home. Even those who have children and families have to create a delicate balance between the rigors of work and spending quality time with loved ones. We are a working nation and many people work in excess … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Decorating Tagged With: cubicle ideas, office cubicle, office decor, office plants, work space decor
Don’t Let A Room Become Decoratively Defunct
My home used to be filled with various decor and decorations that, in my opinion, were dazzling. I was proud to come home to see art on the walls, potted plants and the smell of fresh flowers permeating the air. When I had kids, that slowly changed. Fresh flowers and potted plants were taken away … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Decorating Tagged With: Asian decor, decor testing, interior decor
Cobalt Glass: Classic Yet Modern
When I started hitting the rummage sales and auctions to find great deals, I would occasionally come across pieces of dark blue glass that looked absolutely beautiful. After a little digging, I discovered the world of cobalt glass. If anyone remembers their high school chemistry class, then you may … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Decorating Tagged With: blue glass, cobalt glass, Home Decor, vintage glass
Decorating A Christmas Tree For Different Holidays
When the Christmas holiday is over, one of the saddest parts is taking down the tree and all its decorations. The lights and how they danced on the ornaments are some of the most beautiful sights of the season. It's no wonder people have a pang of regret after putting all the decorations back in the … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Decorating Tagged With: Holiday Decorations, Home Decor
Holiday Lights Tips for Your Tree and Outdoors
When it comes to Christmas decorations, there are numerous decisions to make. From types of wreaths and trees, to the shape, color and even texture of ornaments, there is a lot to consider. However, one aspect that people take for granted are Christmas lights. Christmas lights are one of those just-grab-it-and-go … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Decorating, Opinion Tagged With: Christmas Lights, Christmas Tree, Holiday Decorations, outdoor decor
On To The Next: When To Put Up Christmas Decorations
After you've made it through the endless driving and gorging on turkey for Thanksgiving, it'll be time to focus on the next major holiday: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Festivus, etc... It's pretty much a given that you take down the Thanksgiving decorations soon after the holiday, but exactly when do … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Decorating Tagged With: Christmas Decorations, Christmas Lights, Christmas Tree, inflatable decorations
Children’s Art: A Design Dilemma
The summer is winding down and children are either eagerly awaiting or anxiously dreading the beginning of school. I have one child going into kindergarten and another entering preschool, so the last few weeks have been a whirlwind of school physicals and purchasing a mountain of school supplies. … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Decorating Tagged With: art projects, drawings, kids, refrigerator, scrapbook
Add Some Flair With Colored Rocks to Your Home Decor
Do you remember the Beta vase fad? The basic concept was to take a clear glass vase, with a few layers of colored glass rocks on the bottom. At the top, a small clear insert held a live plant, and in an open space between swam a Beta fish. While I admittedly had one, as most everyone else did at the … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Decorating Tagged With: centerpieces, Home Decor
Interior Decor: The Effects of High Temperatures
No, this isn't an article about heatstroke while putting up a new curtain or becoming dehydrated from rearranging the furniture. This is about what happens when your decorating scheme goes to the dogs when summer comes and air conditioning isn't option. Most people have some type of central air or, … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Decorating Tagged With: Home Decor, protecting wood surfaces, water marks, wilting flowers
