Blending the Flat Screen into Your Abodes Décor

We all want to be the first to experience any of the newest objects on the market and the first to purchase up to the minute technology. Everyone has to have the hottest and latest items. That is why we see our streets lined with “ancient” TV sets waiting to be sent away to their … Continue reading Blending the Flat Screen into Your Abodes Décor

Easy Redecorating for the Abode

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

Decorating the Abode with the Use of Shoji Screens

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

Encouraging Abode Decorating to Get the Teens to Organize

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

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

Area Rugs to Enhance Your Abode’s Decor

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

Accessorizing the Abode’s Décor

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

Interior Design Tips to Help You Furnish Your Space

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

Fall 2011 Interior Decorating Trends

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

Interior Decorating: Preparing Floor Plans

The most common mistake people do is to buy furniture that they love thinking that they will be able to place the pieces in the room once they are delivered. You cannot wait to see your new purchases in your space. The delivery truck pulls up. You know exactly where you want to place the … Continue reading Interior Decorating: Preparing Floor Plans