Category: Design and Decor

by Carol Ruth Weber, weberlifedesign.com, posted in Design and Decor

get the kid’s cleaning

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The battle begins as early as preteen. All of a sudden your sweet little darling that loved to help straighten up the abode has decided to go on strike and make a statement, which is usually, “This is MY room and I should be able to do whatever I want with it”. This war happens all over the world. It seems though that it may be more pronounced with the additional stress of keeping up with the neighbors and having to be the best in school. Our teens seem to think that we have no right to add the pressure of making them keep their home space organized when they are so overwhelmed with their busy lives.

Funny how we overstressed parents seem to find the time to keep the rest of the abode together for everyone. It is up to us to take the lead and teach the lessons…

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Easy Redecorating for the Abode

by Carol Ruth Weber, weberlifedesign.com, posted in Decorating, Design and Decor, home improvement

We live in a fast paced world. Every day we see new items displayed in windows and on TV. The magazines tease us with brand new furnishings. With the economy the way it is, it has become more difficult these days to let loose and redecorate our Abodes. One thing to always remember is “everything … Continue reading Easy Redecorating for the Abode

Adventures in Decorating With Fun Art and Frames

by Carol Ruth Weber, weberlifedesign.com, posted in Decorating, Design and Decor

Have a day of art. Everyone can join in. Cover the working area (either a table or floor space) with a drop cloth or newspaper. Have the children draw and paint some pictures. They can draw pretty autumn leaves or their favorite animal. Use items around the house like feathers, buttons, and beads to make … Continue reading Adventures in Decorating With Fun Art and Frames

Decorating the Abode with the Use of Shoji Screens

by Carol Ruth Weber, weberlifedesign.com, posted in Decorating, Design and Decor, home improvement

Everyone wants to be on the cutting edge of fashion; always looking for the latest and greatest designs in order to be one step ahead of everyone else. Sometimes the hottest creations actually are recycled ideas from the past or from other lands.  Like the song says “everything old is new again”. We often see … Continue reading Decorating the Abode with the Use of Shoji Screens

Abode Decor Home Improvements for the Best Return

by Carol Ruth Weber, weberlifedesign.com, posted in Decorating, Design and Decor

People pay a premium to own their own house. When doing any home improvement it is important to think of the resale value it will have on your home. Whether you are preparing to sell soon or in the far future it is a good idea to keep this in mind when working out your … Continue reading Abode Decor Home Improvements for the Best Return

Encouraging Abode Decorating to Get the Teens to Organize

by Carol Ruth Weber, weberlifedesign.com, posted in Decorating, Design and Decor, home improvement

The battle begins as early as preteen. All of a sudden your sweet little darling that loved to help straighten up the abode has decided to go on strike and make a statement, which is usually, “This is MY room and I should be able to do whatever I want with it”. This war happens … Continue reading Encouraging Abode Decorating to Get the Teens to Organize

Abode Decorating Having Fun with Garage Sales

by Carol Ruth Weber, weberlifedesign.com, posted in Decorating, Design and Decor, home improvement

It is that time of year. Fall is here with pleasant weekends. This is a wonderful time to take advantage of the many Garage, Yard, and Estate Sales that surround us. This is a chance to be creative with your décor. Make a list of items you would like. Measure the spaces you have that … Continue reading Abode Decorating Having Fun with Garage Sales

Decorating the Abode’s Decor for “Writing on the Wall”

by Carol Ruth Weber, weberlifedesign.com, posted in Decorating, Design and Decor, home improvement, painting

As it gets into the colder seasons the kids start driving you crazy. There is no shouting "go outside and play". You must find endeavors to keep them busy, and quiet. The children are running amok while the adults are frenzied trying to figure out how to occupy the kids. There never seems to be … Continue reading Decorating the Abode’s Decor for “Writing on the Wall”

Abode Decorating Tip; Making Use of a Little Used Room

by Carol Ruth Weber, weberlifedesign.com, posted in Decorating, Design and Decor, home improvement

It is that time of the year again. We are moving into the colder months. Everyone is back to the mundane days of fall and, unless you live down south, you are beginning to miss spending time with friends, going to the beach, and outdoors entertaining. The holidays are on their way and soon we … Continue reading Abode Decorating Tip; Making Use of a Little Used Room

The Fall and Winter Seasons; How-to Decorate the abode with Wreaths

by Carol Ruth Weber, weberlifedesign.com, posted in Decorating, Design and Decor

As Autumn enters our lives we think about cooler weather, and the fall holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Fall is known as the time to harvest the crops. We go apple and pumpkin picking and appreciate the natural beauty that comes with the season, enjoying the outdoors knowing that the colder weather of winter is … Continue reading The Fall and Winter Seasons; How-to Decorate the abode with Wreaths