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" Have fun watching my video discussing fun shabby chic decor http://youtu.be/AswArLezwdA The original Shabby Chic style … Continue reading Relaxed chic for a comfortable shabby chic abode
Any time of year is a wonderful time to redecorate to invite some newness into the abode. Redecorating does not need to be expensive. Using imagination with creativity can invent new furnishings that are stylish as well as cost effective. Cardboard can be used to create new furniture that is cost effective as well as … Continue reading Create furnishings for the abode using cardboard!
Dressers can be used for more than just storing clothes away in the bedroom. Often when it comes time to redecorate the old dressers are tossed to the curb. These dressers can be repurposed for a multitude of decor possibilities saving them from ending up as another item in a landfill. Watch me on this … Continue reading Turning a dresser into repurposed decor for the abode
Lighting can change the entire look and feeling of a home. Bad lighting can make a newly furnished abode appear as if a jail cell. With the right lighting the decor will sparkle like a freshly cleaned diamond. Lighting fixtures can be costly so consider using your imagination when wishing to add a new chandelier … Continue reading Chandelier creativity to brighten up the abode’s decor
Spring is in the air. It is time to open the windows up to air out. This is also the perfect time for freshening up the decor with some new paint. Think earthy, whimsical and glamorous. The calming colors of nature with a bit of bright fun and a touch of Hollywood elegance make up … Continue reading Springtime decor update with 2013 paint color trends
One wants their abode to speak out in its fashion statement about the people who reside in its inner sanctum. Beautiful furnishings should also be special and unique so when a visitor enters they will instantly feel the wow factor that the decor invokes. MIO provides beautiful and unique decor furnishings that are affordable as … Continue reading Beautiful sustainable affordable furnishings equals MIO for the abode
The challenge is always on to create beautifully decorated abode. These days, more than ever, budget is also a factor when choosing furnishings to adorn the home. This is a wonderful opportunity to be creative and have fun becoming one with the task of decorating. Decoupage is more than just for Kindergarteners. The technique of … Continue reading Decoupage decor to create a beautiful abode
Valentine’s Day is upon us. It is not just for lovers. Valentine’s Day is a great time to show your love and appreciation to friends and family as well. What better way to express your gratitude than to create a gift of love with your own two hands. Flowers are one of the most popular … Continue reading Valentine’s Day DIY ‘love’ly keepsakes to decorate the abode
There are some great painting techniques one can do to achieve a fresh look on a budget. Everything can be painted. Walls, cabinetry, furniture, lampshades, accessories, and even fabric can be changed into a new appearance with paint. With a little patience one can have fun being creative painting and reinventing an old armoire. One … Continue reading Decorative painting ideas to renew the armoire in 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
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