Front entry ideas for your home can often be a challenge to be creative with. Do you want to make your front entry to make a great first impression to anyone who is coming to your home? You can make an impact even before they enter into your home. Just make your front entry look…
Entry #3348, March 19, 2014 Now that spring is here, is your home feeling ready for a rebirth? Picture your living room in a rainbow of colors. What could be better than that? Spring colors add energy and brightness to your home and help you to welcome the season in cheery style. They help you…
Entry #3223, January 29, 2014 Wall art can transform your home from dull and boring into stylish and elegant. It can be hanged in any room for a quick update. It makes a big visual impact and can be carried out even with a small budget. If you are wondering how to hang wall art,…
Entry #2833, September 14, 2013 Happy DIY Saturday! Yesterday, on Olioboard Inspiration – you saw how to keep your laundry room organized. Today, we ensure your washer and dryer stay working in their best order. Are you having problems with your washer or dryer? Your washer has an odor, your washer rattles, or your dryer…
Happy DIY Saturday! For many of you who live in an apartment or have walls that you don’t want to damage by hanging a flat screen television, today’s DIY Saturday is for you! I was sent this great idea from Scott Crawford in Jacksonville, Florida and you can find him at 11 Squared – Architecture…
Entry #2802, September 1, 2013 The dining room is an area at home where the whole family gathers to eat and chew the fat. This makes it very important as it will enhance the bonding of each family member. That’s why you have to ensure that your dining room is well-decorated for better ambiance….
Entry #2786, August 27, 2013 Feng shui means ‘wind and water’ in Chinese and it has existed in China for over 3,000 years. Feng shui is the study of how proper balance and your environment can help you achieve better mental and, in some cases, even physical health. Feng shui is also based on the…
Entry #2770, August 21, 2013 In my experience as a design consultant, I have been inside clients’ homes countless times. I love to see how each person has a unique and personal sense of style, and I believe it’s very important to preserve their sense of identity when redecorating. What I like, or whatever the…
Entry #2769, August 21, 2013 Budgets are tight! It is so fun to browse through all the wonderful home decorating magazines and dream about purchasing the furniture that adorns those perfect rooms, but alas we have practical bills to pay – unless you want to skip that electricity payment and use candles. Hmmmm that may…
Entry #2733, August 10, 2013 Of all the big decorating decisions that go into your home, I find wall art to be one of the most daunting. I’m not sure whether it is because or in spite of my education in art history, but I look at a blank wall the way a challenged writer…
Choosing window dressing and curtains for your home can be a challenge. Let’s be honest; too often window dressing can be something of an afterthought. After spending all of your time ensuring the centerpieces of your living room are adequately chic and provide that perfect vintage or contemporary aesthetic, it can be easy just to…
Entry #2653, July 15, 2013 Every year in the Gibson household, I’m always trying to find a way to make my home more welcoming. Whether it is for my family, guests that come to visit, or just me (who spends 24 hours and 7 days in it!). So I was excited when American Express asked…