Easy IKEA customizing fun for the abode

Shopping in IKEA can be a fun and exciting adventure for the entire family. Start with a delightful meal in the restaurant. Drop the little ones off for one hour of free babysitting and fun in IKEA’s play area and then head out for a shopping adventure following the arrows through IKEA’s wonderful showroom and … Continue reading Easy IKEA customizing fun for the abode

Easy to assemble outdoor luxury family room for the abode

Summer is in full force expanding the living spaces of the abode to the great outdoors. Outdoors is for the sunny weather and beautiful evenings, playing and relaxing. The homes outdoor spaces are now being utilized much like an additional room added onto the home. Magazines and showrooms display full outdoor kitchens with beautiful living … Continue reading Easy to assemble outdoor luxury family room for the abode

Moms abode makeover: A wonderful Mother’s Day gift

Mother’s day is almost here and we are stuck with the same question: what do we give Mom that she would really want? Does Mom really need, or want, candy or flowers? Does she want to fight the crowds for brunch when she can eat out on another other day that would be far calmer? … Continue reading Moms abode makeover: A wonderful Mother’s Day gift

A bit of simple magic adds a fresh look to the abode

The economic downfall has made an impact. This is the time that everyone needs a pick-me-up the most. Fresh surroundings can encourage one to continue the fight to secure a fresh beginning. Would it not be cool if, like magic, you could change the room’s décor with little or no cash? With a little sleight … Continue reading A bit of simple magic adds a fresh look to the abode

Decorating a studious abode worthy of honors

It is now crunch time for high school teens and the collegiate set. Time for Finals is here. The high schoolers are faced with SATs, ACTs, an AP tests. Not to mention everyone preparing to apply to college, grad school, med school, and law school. It is a stressful time. Emotions are at their highest, … Continue reading Decorating a studious abode worthy of honors

Decorating after the chics leave the abode’s nest

The winter holiday season is coming to an end. As visitors leave and the kids go back to their lives, the home will soon be silent again. You can hear the walls echoing the quietness. The last birdy has now left the comfort of the nest to go back to the college dorm room. All … Continue reading Decorating after the chics leave the abode’s nest

A decorating touch up for the abode

The holidays are in full flow. The abodes are decorated waiting for approaching holidays; Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Years. Soon the 2012 will be here. With a new year comes the desire for change. Many long to redecorate in anticipation for the new seasons to come. For a large interior design project it is … Continue reading A decorating touch up for the abode

Decorating to create a sanctuary: The abode’s master bedroom

Everyone needs their own space to find refuge in. Men create a “cave”, whether in the garage, basement, or even in their car, to have a space to express themselves. The kids seem to take over the house, especially when all of their friends are over. If you live with roommates you appreciate your own … Continue reading Decorating to create a sanctuary: The abode’s master bedroom

Customized abode decor without the designer costs

Everyone is stressed out with appearances whether it is fashion, décor, or being the best at being environmentally friendly. Vying to be number one at anything, competition seems to be at the top of the list. Take this as a challenge. The economy has hit everyone hard, but it has not stopped people from wanting … Continue reading Customized abode decor without the designer costs

Room planning for entertaining in your abode

We find that there are many abodes these days that have the Living Room and/ or Dining Room that seems to be only reserved for exclusive events. With the holidays fast approaching, these rooms come alive when guests arrive. We want to dress to impress. You may want to enlist the aid of an Interior … Continue reading Room planning for entertaining in your abode