Don’t forget your mantle when decorating for Halloween. I love to gather a variety of items to make an unexpected yet creative scene. The 3 key elements for a successful display are: Adding layers Combine textures Build on a variety of heights I placed a white pumpkin slightly off center. To create balance, I chose a painted … [Read more...]
Dorm Room Decorating 101
Location: Collage Campus Assignment: Decorate Your Dorm Room Requirements: Make it comfortable, fun and personable while staying on budget. Whether you are a freshman or returning upperclassman (or woman) you face the same challenges when moving into campus housing. A 12’ x 14’ space needs to serve as a bedroom, office, … [Read more...]
Set a Fabulous Table for Mom
Celebrate Mom The most important day of the year is May 8, Mother’s Day. At least that is what I always told my kids! What better way to honor Mom than with brunch or luncheon. Of course that starts with a beautifully set table. Almost everything I used came from my shopping trips at Goodwill stores. I always check out house wares … [Read more...]
White Shelf~ Displaying Collections
I have a corner in my family room that was bare after I moved a huge computer cabinet to another spot. I wanted some sort of shelving unit and but didn’t want a built-it piece. It took several months of searching flea markets and antique shops before I found an old store shelving unit that fits perfectly in the space between a window and wall. … [Read more...]
Made In The Shade Part I – Sweater Girl
One of the most important and overlooked aspects of interior design or when redecorating a room is the lighting. It’s often too harsh (bright overhead fixture) or uneven (lamps placed at random around the room) or not effective (a chair without a reading lamp). There are three kinds of light to take into consideration when designing a space: … [Read more...]
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