No matter where you live or visit there will always be a thrift store or consignment shop. All neighborhoods have them. Upscale locations have great shops often disguised as antique stores. Do not be afraid of stepping inside for a great, and reasonable, find for the décor. On vacation take a walk and visit local … Continue reading Interior decorating the abode with thrift store finds
The American dream used to be a very simple definition; as stated in the Mirriam Webster Dictionary, the American Dream is “an American social ideal that stresses egalitarianism and especially material prosperity; also: the prosperity or life that is the realization of this ideal”. Most American’s have seen the American Dream as marked by achievements; … Continue reading Decorating the abode to achieve your dream home
People are very aware of fitting in with the most up to date trends and want to be at the center of style. When planning to redecorate the first place most look to are all of the magazines and home TV shows, reading and looking at the beautiful décor. As in fashion there are new … Continue reading Decorating Trends for the Abode
The world has become so overcrowded. We are always searching for a spot to call our own, that private nook in our abode to do some soul-searching, reading or just to have some peace away from the family or roommates. The children share a room and are always at war for space. Dorm mates long … Continue reading Abode Decorating for privacy using natural partitions
America Recycles day has arrived. What better opportunity do we have than now to celebrate recycling and saving our resources by visiting thrift shops or garage sales? Take a walk in a quaint village and visit local antique and consignment shops. There are many treasures to find. Keep an open mind. Look for deals.You might … Continue reading Celebrate America Recycles Day; Shop Thrift Stores and Garage Sales for the Abode Decor
As life becomes increasingly more expensive a growing population are finding themselves downsizing to smaller living spaces. This is the time to be the most creative when creating our own little private nooks in our abodes. Although Shoji screens are one great option to create a moveable partition wall (Read my article, http://www.examiner.com/interior-design-in-new-york/decorating-the-abode-with-the-use-of-shoji-screens), there are … Continue reading Privacy Screens and Partitions to Decorate the Abode
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
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
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
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
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