Are you one of those people who have a cupboard full of miss-matched coffee mugs? You know who you are. You just can't pass up a pretty design or catchy phrase or one that commemorates a vacation spot. If they're taking up too much room and you can't bare to part with them, bring out the best ones for display. Extra kitchen counter space is … [Read more...]
30 Days of Tips to Re~Style, Redecorate & Refresh Your Home for under $25 ~ Tip 10
Nothing refreshes your home more than being organized. Don't you love the feeling of knowing there's a place for everything? It makes clean-up so much easier when you (and the rest of the family) know where things belong. I had a couple shelves in a closet that where a hodge-podge of junk. Stuff I wasn't ready to toss, but it was a disorganized … [Read more...]
30 Days of Tips to Re~Style, Redecorate & Refresh Your Home for uner $25 ~ Tip 7
Arranging your collections. Three things to consider when putting your collectibles on display: Display items in groups of odd numbers 3 looks better than 2; 7 looks better than 6 When the collection gets bigger (more than 9 or 10 items) it doesn't make a visual difference Put like items together A collection is much more … [Read more...]
30 Days of Tips to Re~Style, Redecorate & Refresh Your Home for under $25 ~ Tip 6
Another instant (and free) update to any room in your house: Take down the draperies and curtains. Let the sun and moon shine in. Enjoy the view. Pull the blinds and shades up. Without drapes, this living room is filled with light. The view is the next door neighbor's house and that's OK. Just think about your morning cup of coffee in this … [Read more...]