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
As people become more dependent on technology, it is very important to remember that with technology comes pollution. It is time to use our brilliant minds to curb the pollution as we invent and develop eco-friendly ways to incorporate modern applications into today's world. One year ago the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation presented a … Continue reading The winning toilet of tomorrow: Turning waste into want for the abode
This is the prime time of year for yard and garage sales, basements and attics are being purged of years of unused and forgotten items. Individuals, groups, and entire towns are hosting yard and garage sales with wonderful items to be found. Many people have an area set aside of free offerings at their sales. … Continue reading Free décor treasures for the abode
Every person is a distinctive being and the chosen fashions and furnishings reflect who we are. It is thrilling to discover new finds that are fun, unique, and also eco-friendly that add excitement to the living space. Art of Board has skated into the design world with tiles that will transform a wall into a … Continue reading Skate into the coolest of furnishings for the abode
It is that time of year. The sun is shining, folks are smiling. Patriotism is in the air. From west to east, and north shore to south shore, the United States of America is preparing for the Fourth of July weekend. Anticipating the beach, and fireworks, and getting the abode ready for summer entertaining. The … Continue reading Decorating Patriotic Abode Décor for a Happy 4th of July
As the world's decor continues to change it is a good time to renew and refresh the interior décor as well. Begin with reviving the walls with a clean coat of lovely paint in a new color. Plan a painting party day for friends and family. The abode's walls look grand; clean and crisp dressed … Continue reading Dress the walls to decorate the abode
It seems as if all of our spare time is taken up organizing the abode. As soon as items are neatly put away new ones pop up to clutter the room. With all of the accumulated stuff acquired and scattered about it is a constant struggle to find places to store everything neatly. Shelving can … Continue reading Turn an ordinary ladder into a beautiful bookcase for the abode
As you wander through the kitchen you once again are faced with worn weary cabinets, out of date countertops, and fixtures from another era. Strolling through the home magazines you drool over the beautiful kitchens dreaming of a new kitchen of your own, but the costs make it prohibitive. Even if you cannot afford the … Continue reading Create a kitchen showpiece on your abode’s budget
Father’s Day is this weekend. Guys are so difficult to shop for. The most popular gifts for men end up being a tie or tools. Just how many ties can one guy have, especially if he does not need them for work attire? Do not most men already have their collection of tools, and want … Continue reading Fun repurposed gifts for dad’s abode
Lighting can make a huge difference in the look of the décor. It sets the mood and creates ambience. A room with bad lighting will ruin the overall look of the décor. Without appealing lighting in a room, it does not matter how perfect the furnishings may be. Match high style with cool beach décor, … Continue reading Lighting to reclaim the abode’s style
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