Entry #1525, August 29, 2012 Whether you are a connoisseur of fine reading or you just enjoy having beautiful books lining your bookshelves, there’s no doubt books have a special place in our homes. While many people place books wherever they can fit, creating a focal point for your books can be doubly fun and…
Entry #1522, August 28, 2012 If you tried you could avoid going in your kitchen by eating out, and the bedroom by sleeping on the couch, but your bathroom gets the luxury of seeing you multiple times a day, so make it inviting! For many, the bathroom is where you unwind from the day and…
Entry #1519, August 27, 2012 Every twenty years or so the design world of interiors go through a metamorphosis and what used to be frowned upon is now the “in” trend for interior design. One of these trends that have come back in a big way are bold patterns and revitalizing your interiors with color…
Guest Blogger #629, Entry #1503, August 22, 2012 There’s more to displaying artwork than simply framing your favorite images and hanging them haphazardly on a wall, or copying the configurations you see in a Pottery Barn catalogue. If you want to beautify your home and populate your walls with more than just paint or cobwebs…
Guest Blogger #626, Entry #1497, August 21, 2012 Your bedroom is the one space in your home that is only for you. Although you can definitely put your stamp on the kitchen, living room, and even guest rooms in your house, you may feel the need to conform to social and style conventions when choosing…
Guest Blogger #623, Entry #1475, August 18, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! Have you ever looked at a piece of furniture at a yard sale or in your attic and said, “How can I bring that piece of furniture back to life?” Well the answer is wood staining. Staining your favorite furniture can bring back it’s…
Guest Blogger #603, Entry #1415, July 26, 2012 So you’ve decided that you’re finally ready to gut your outdated and non-functional kitchen and replace it with the gleaming, modern temple of culinary delights that you’ve been dreaming of in a renovated kitchen. Or perhaps you’re ready to remove the peeling, bordello wallpaper and ruby red…
Entry #1383, July 11, 2012 Looking for worthwhile household fixes you can do in your spare time? All you need is no more than 15 minutes of your time to repair and maintain various parts of your home. Whether it is squeaky hinges that you never got around to, or it’s your stained tub that…
Guest Blogger #589, Entry #1366, July 6, 2012 Children with an artistic talent soon discover that artistic inspiration often comes from their surroundings – a reason why it is so important for parents to create an environment within which kids can create great art. This art studio could be the child’s bedroom or it could…
Entry #1335, June 24, 2012 When the time comes that your kids need to have their own room, it means careful planning. Your kids’ bedroom is not just an ordinary room. It is where your children should experience comfort and refuge. A place where they can relax when tired and get focus when needed. Whether…
Guest Blogger #582, Entry #1331, June 23, 2012 All homeowners harbor at least a few issues with their current place of residence. Perhaps the avocado wallpaper and shag carpet in the basement make you feel like you’re stuck in an episode of That ’70s Show, or the leaky faucet in the master bath has got…
Guest Blogger #568, Entry #1284, June 14, 2012 With an average of a third of our lives being taken up with sleep, it’s safe to say that most of us spend a great deal of time in our bedrooms. With this is mind, it’s worthwhile to ensure that we’re making the best possible use of…