You have landed your first job and are venturing out to move into your very own abode. The kids are gone and the house is too big so it is time to downsize to a more manageable, but tinier, abode. The one main problem, how do you fit everything that you have accumulated and want … Continue reading First Abode or Downsizing: Tips for Decorating a Smaller Space
Before decorating the abode for Halloween it is a great idea to learn where this tradition began. Halloween has come about out of a mix of traditions and religious rituals. A combination of ancient Celtic practices, Catholic and Roman religious rituals, and European folk traditions have been blended together over time to create what we know today as Halloween. … Continue reading Interior Decorate the Abode to Celebrate Halloween
Area Rugs can put a finishing touch to your Abode décor, but can be costly. Remember the best quality material is wool, followed by nylon. You can read more about the types and materials of yarn and weave in my examiner articles, Flooring for Your Abode, Part Three ‘A’ and Part Three ‘B’. You can … Continue reading Area Rugs to Enhance Your Abode’s Decor
Along with working as an Interior Designer, Writer, and Artist I have a passion for music! I thought I would take a lovely day to start off the week with a bit of musical inspiration. Enjoy and treasure your abode! There are many struggling who have no home of their own. Crosby, Stills, Nash & … Continue reading A Respite Post for Your Columbus Day Pleasure!
When getting dressed we know that the outfit is not complete without the perfect accessory. Sometimes we are in business mode making sure we are wearing the appropriate shoes. At night we might go with funky necklaces to tie our outfits together. Perhaps it is a dreary day and a bright tie and hanky will … Continue reading Accessorizing the Abode’s Décor
The term “Man Cave” obviously is derived from Cave Man days when, supposedly, man ruled over woman. Now woman has her say. She works, contributes, takes care of the family, and the home. Modern day woman is the decision maker when it comes to fashioning the abode. The modern day man longs for a place … Continue reading Decorating the “Man Cave” in Your Abode
After you have planned out on paper what you would like your space to look like (check out my previous post on Floor Planning), it is time to go shopping. Do not be afraid to browse the stores. Remember to be confidant and completely happy in your purchases. Just as in a car salesroom, do … Continue reading Interior Design Tips to Help You Furnish Your Space
You are longing to redecorate the abode but the cost for a total makeover is beyond your budget. Everyone is looking to save these days, whether it is on a new kitchen or a piece of furniture. A fantastic way to cut costs and have fun is to take some do-it-yourself classes. Home Depot is … Continue reading Decorating with How-To Help
Autumn is the time that everyone is looking at the hottest styles. The teens want the newest fashions to wear to school and the home is longing for a little freshening to go with the new season. There are some cool and exciting trends for the fall of 2011. With the world’s economy challenges, the … Continue reading Fall 2011 Interior Decorating Trends
Everyone dreams of having that beautiful, huge, Master Bath that we see in magazines. The whirlpool is large and sits in front of a beautiful picture window. His and her vanities are spacious. Everything is in place and shining. We always want what we do not have. Think about how you can make the most … Continue reading Decorating to Dress up the Bathroom
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