Decorating Articles

Decorating on a budget

In these economically unsure times, we want to be careful how we spend our hard-earned money. At the same time, we may be spending less time going out and more in our home. And if we are going to entertain, we also want our space to look and feel great. So how can we create a fabulous and comfortable home on a small budget? Read More...
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Purchasing living room furniture

As with all major purchases, it’s a good idea to ask yourself questions about how your room will be used. How many people would I like to seat comfortably in this room? Will it be a family room used by young kids? What kind of feeling am I looking for? Modern? Traditional? Read More...
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Holiday decorating

Every year in November, I marvel at the Christmas trees and fireplace mantels in the decorating magazines. They always seem to pick a theme, such as all silver or gold with one colour or all green and red, or just neutral white snowflakes. Yes, it looks divine, but sometimes it can look a bit too ‘made up’. Read More...
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Hanging art and collections

On a recent shopping trip I marveled at all the choices available of things we can hang on our walls. From wire art, candles, baskets, drawings and kimonos to huge reproductions of paintings mounted on canvas. But it is perhaps not always obvious that we can hang other items (other than framed pictures or paintings) on the wall, such as interesting collections. Read More...
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Summer is here

Summer is here and it's time to think of the backyard, which is an extension of your living room or dining room. Decide on a color scheme, even for your yard. Make it comfortable and inviting, just like your home inside. Read More...
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