Sustainable decorating: Add beauty to the abode

With today's weather and economic climate people have become more aware of using what we have in order to live a sustainable existence. A sustainable lifestyle need not be a dull one. Recreating by using what we already have one can achieve a beautiful, yet sustainable, surrounding to reside in. The obvious comes to mind … Continue reading Sustainable decorating: Add beauty to the abode

Add shine to the abode’s decor

Glitz and glam are nice and fun but work best when understated. It is fine to add a bit of shine to the decor but be careful not to cross the line into tacky. It is important to dress to impress but to do it with an a style that does not shout at people … Continue reading Add shine to the abode’s decor

Decorating the bedroom for a cozy abode

Downsizing in today's economy has become the norm for most. You will be paying larger bucks and getting smaller spaces. Do not despair when moving from a larger bedroom into a cozy room to sleep peacefully in. There is only one bedroom decor standard that needs to be followed. No matter how you decide to … Continue reading Decorating the bedroom for a cozy abode

Relaxed chic for a comfortable abode

Shabby Chic is a popular style that promotes comfort and coziness. The problem is one should not want the connotation that their abode is shabby. For that reason I now refer to the Shabby Chic style as "Relaxed Chic" Check out my eHow home video The original Shabby Chic style began in the large homes … Continue reading Relaxed chic for a comfortable abode

Yummy gingerbread houses inspire decor for the abode

Victorian towns are filled with real-life gingerbread houses. Stroll through these turn of the (last) century villages to see the Architecture with intricate designs that sparkle like icing on a cake. Victorian abodes are often described as gingerbread for their intricate trim work that duplicates the delicious sculpted cake houses dressed and trimmed with candies … Continue reading Yummy gingerbread houses inspire decor for the abode

Decorating a toy room to promote fun and organization in the abode

The dream toy room is the room that magically cleans itself up as if in the movie "Mary Poppins". Unfortunately it is usually an exhausted parent stubbing their toes on toys scattered about and yelling at overtired kids to clean up after themselves. Toy room decorating should involve the kids. That way they will take … Continue reading Decorating a toy room to promote fun and organization in the abode

Create a larger abode easily: Modular extensions, finished attics & basements

The economy is still working hard to recover. People are struggling to finance new homes or to restructure in order to stay in the existing abode. As the economy fights to overcome the recession, households continue to grow in size. Families are not only growing with the addition of new babies but also with the … Continue reading Create a larger abode easily: Modular extensions, finished attics & basements

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Beautiful window decor for a glamorous and private abode

Windows are the eyes of the abode. They let us see beyond our homes and into the world outside. Windows, though, also allow for those outside to view the private world inside the abode. Decor for the windows should be functional to allow for private moments to stay private. Window treatments can be elaborate or … Continue reading Beautiful window decor for a glamorous and private abode

Recover your life with an organized abode

As the east coast attempts to recover from super storm Sandy this is the perfect time for everyone to reevaluate the decor, clean out and organize. Once the home is comfortable and well adorned it is important to have a plan in order to keep a happy home. Prepare your abode for cuddling inside during … Continue reading Recover your life with an organized abode