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Posted on Friday, May 04, 2012 10:33 AM
WELCOME TO OUR FRIDAY FIND OF THE WEEK If you've ever been to a Salvage Center or Builders Recycling Center, you know the treasures you can find ... photo courtesy of etsy.com photo courtesy of todd baker @ flicker.com There are literally hundreds of Antique Door Knobs, that come in a variety of styles,colors, shapes & materials. There is no end to the fun, creative, and even elegant ways you can use old antique doorknobs to give your towels, coats, hats, and more a vintage feel. photo courtesy of: doorknobs.com This beautiful "pieces of the past" can be found at a local Salvage Centers as well as local Habitat for Humanity ReStore Centers that stock vintage building supplies. |
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Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 12:08 AM
WELCOME TO QUICK TIP TUESDAY'S Do your photos crave color? Do you struggle with how to arrange photos so they tell a story? image: Decorating on a Dime Here's a quick tip for arranging those family photos, while also adding some color and fun. 1.) Choose a frame color and finish for your grouping. Choose a complimentary style like brushed nickel, and repeat that finish in different shapes, or for a more traditional look approach, select a repeating frame of the same style and color, like the photo above. 2.) Now that you have selected a frame, choose the colors for your photo mats. Note this process works best with B&W or Sepia tone photos. Choose colors that are complimentary to your room, but in a darker or lighter shade than your walls, or a more playful punch of varying bold colors. 3.) Select how you want to tell your story ... Do you want each line to tell a short story, or do you want the wall to tell a longer story like a book, that you read line to line filled with action and adventure? 4.) Layout your frames on the floor in the design pattern you have chosen and re-arrange as needed until you find that perfect style that says "you". 5) Measure, hang, and there you have it .... A customized, colorful, and creative wall that tells a story of the people who live there, and the road traveled along the way. |
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Posted on Friday, April 06, 2012 11:59 AM
WELCOME TO OUR FRIDAY FIND OF THE WEEK No matter if you are celebrating Passover in Blue or Easter in Pastels, this time of year is all about the celebration of festive color .. image: benjamin moore Few things have the instant makeover impact that painting a room can provide. What better way to celebrate color, than with quick drying zero-VOC paint by Benjamin Moore. With Natura Paints by Benjamin Moore, you can create new color and move back into the room the same day. |
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Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2012 1:37 PM
Set Your Easter Table to Springtime  Break away from traditional baskets and bunnies, and set a table of Robin's Egg Blue. Here flower petals are used to make soft nests for chocolate covered eggs and holiday theme candies. Branches covered in butterflies give it that extra special Springtime look that is soft and subtle, but very memorable. If fun and festive is more your style, try artificial grasses nestled in a small cup, along with colorful springtime plates, and a carefully positioned egg displaying your guests name, for a fun and creative way to welcome family and friends to your holiday table. Whether your holiday plans are traditional and subtle, or fun and festively colorful, Easter is a time for celebrating growth, renewal, and the joy of family and friends. |
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Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2012 12:58 PM
A Centerpiece to Get Egg-Cited About image: BHG.com Bring Easter to your table in a fun and colorful way with this creative flower and egg centerpiece. Place a large drinking glass or thin vase in the center of a larger vase or wide mouth jar, and stack eggs between the 2 containers for a special effect that makes the eggs appear to be floating with fun and holding the flowers in place. |
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Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2012 10:15 PM
WELCOME TO OUR FRIDAY FIND OF THE WEEK Do you love to mix and match design styles? If you are a homeowner who cannot decide between rustic and formal, now you don't have to .... Check out the "Foucault's Orb Crystal Chandelier" from Restoration Hardware A gyroscope inspired openwork globe, encircling a multi-faceted crystal chandelier. |
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Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 4:05 PM
WELCOME TO OUR FRIDAY FIND OF THE WEEK Who says beige has to be boring? The key to working with monochromatic color schemes, it to use texture and pattern, to give your room depth and feel. Here's a glimpse at Horchow's 2012 Spring Costal Collection. |
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Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 1:31 PM
WELCOME TO QUICK TIP TUESDAY'S Photo credit:: BHG.com Your fireplace doesn't have to be in the center of a room, to be the CENTER of attention. Many homeowners are frozen to creativity, by the warmth of an off center fireplace. Somehow knowing how to arrange furniture and accessories becomes a difficult challenge of direction. An offset mantel to balance the design and draw the eye the opposite direction along with carefully placed accessories, can make an awkwardly designed fireplace, appear as if it was intentionally designed just for you. |
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Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012 4:02 AM
Today's Color Of Spring Is Dusty Orchid When you hear the word "Orchid" what do you see? How does this color make you feel?  What others colors do you also see or feel? Close your eyes ....Is there a place in your home where this "Springtime Color" could bloom & grow? |
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Posted on Saturday, January 21, 2012 2:04 AM
If you're dreaming of Pastel Pink & Pretty Whites to surround your new Baby's Room, Change your thoughts to something Festive, Flavorful, and Fun .... (Photo by BHG.com) Why not use Strawberries, Raspberries & Tangerines for a fruity fresh and colorful look? Tangerine Tango by Pantone 17-1463 Raspberry Mousse by Benjamin Moore 2076-40 Children respond best to bright, clean, satured hues. So why not make it fun for both you and them. Break free from Traditional Pastel Pinks, and give your baby a room where dreams of Strawberry Fields, and Tangerine Meadows, fills each day with fruity, fresh, & colorful fun. |
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Posted on Friday, January 20, 2012 11:19 AM
(Image by House of Turquoise) Which Color of 2012 appeals to you ... Are you drawn to calming effects of Benjamin Moore's Wythe Blue or Do you lean more towards the energy inspired by Pantone's Tangerine Tango? What if your dreams included BOTH? Maybe it's time for a Professional Color Makeover to make your dreams come true .... |
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Posted on Friday, January 20, 2012 2:21 AM
Layering a Room creates depth and visual warmth... (Photo courtesy of: Apartment Therapy) Built-In Bookcases can be a beautiful way to display your books and collectibles, while adding a layer of design and warmth to any room. Bookcases can also divide a space, or make it seem more cohesive, depending on how you utilize them as part of the room. Bookcases can also be an attractive storage wall that seamlessly flows from window to wall when flanked with curtains that match or complement your window treatments. To make your ceilings seem taller, hang the curtains from the ceiling rather than from the top of the bookshelf. The curtains can also be used to hide clutter especially in guest rooms or workrooms. |
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Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 11:12 AM
 Spring has arrived ... and potential buyers are emerging from long winter naps to find new homes !! Now is the time to prepare your home for Spring's rush of showings.... Declutter, Stage, and make that home shine!! Make your home stand out in the crowd. Add punches of bright summer color with pillows and accessories. Add a splash of unexpected color at the front door with early spring florals and a new doormat. And most importantly.......Declutter, declutter, declutter. Nothing hides a homes potential more than clutter. If they can't see the beauty, they won't be able to see the value of why they need to buy it. |
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Posted on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 11:18 AM
Just because Halloween is over, doesn't mean the life of your pumpkins are over too .... Consider an easy and elegant way to transition your current decorations into the next holiday, and make your Thanksgiving sparkle, while adding interest to your curb appeal. Spray selected pumpkins with a Latex Metallic Gold or Silver paint for striking color and elegance. Next trim with colorful fall leaves or ribbons and you are set to go for making the ordinary into extraordinary, for holiday guests and Fall curb appeal. (Photo courtesy of: Country Living Magazine) |
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Posted on Monday, November 01, 2010 5:44 PM
A new season has once again arrived. Gone are the days of summer warmth and picnics at the beach, yet what is it about Fall we all look forward to and love? Is it the colorful foliage, the crisp autumn air, the festive holiday decorations, the anticipation of holiday gatherings with family and friends…..or maybe it’s the “Emotion” that Fall colors trigger in us. Maybe its the Red leaves that "inspire us, or the Yellows ones that make us "happy", or even the brown leaves mixed in with them that make us feel "luxrious" or "comforted". Red – one of the most powerful colors, it inspires alertness, stimulates conversation and increases vitality. Red is commonly associated with passion, fire, and energy. Yellow – a powerful color that suggests warmth, happiness, and energy. Brown – an Earth color representing a feeling of being grounded or connected, while brown also reminds of “chocolate”, which makes us feel luxurious and comforted. Orange– a color associated with Fall, and a symbol of strength endurance and creativity. All Colors create an emotion. Knowing the symbolic meaning behind colors can help you better select a color for your home and the “feeling” you want to project. |
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