Wednesday, December 29, 2010
How to Paint Stripes on Your Walls : How to Contrast Wall Paint Stripes
My first decorating project of the year will be painting stripes in the dining room. I came across this video if you are looking for a inexpensive project that makes a big impact!
Labels:
dining room,
diy,
how to,
painting stripes
Friday, December 3, 2010
Understated Beauty Homes: architecturaldigest.com

Understated Beauty Homes: architecturaldigest.com
OMG I LOVE THIS HOUSE! Take a peek at the new Architectural Digest December 2010 Issue. This home has charm, plenty of square footage, high ceilings, a perfect mixture.
OMG I LOVE THIS HOUSE! Take a peek at the new Architectural Digest December 2010 Issue. This home has charm, plenty of square footage, high ceilings, a perfect mixture.
Labels:
architectural digest,
dark floors,
hamptons,
white walls
Friday, November 5, 2010
10 Ways to Make Your Kitchen New Again
10 Ways to Make Your Kitchen New Again These are some easy & great tips for updating your kitchen.
Monday, October 18, 2010
10 Tips to help you sell your home
DID YOU KNOW?
Statistics show that staged homes cut the market time for the average property in half---USA Today
Sellers who spent $500 on home staging recovered over 343% of the cost--U.S. Department of Housing
#1. Curb Appeal- This will be the first thing that home buyers will see. Make sure to make it look clean, warm and inviting.
#2. Paint- Paint a neutral color and make it look clean and inviting.
#3. Eliminate all clutter. Leave a few choice objects.
#4. Pack away all clutter, put in storage. You are moving anyway.
#5. Furniture Placement- Place furniture so it looks inviting, not to crowded, and doesn't block windows.
#6. Leave out universal appealing accessories such as a bowl of green apples.
#7. Have your home neat and tidy every day as though it is going to be professionally photographed.
#8. No Pet smells whatsoever!!
#9. Lighting- well places lighting makes all the difference.
#10. Hire a professional home re-designer to help you. You will recoup the costs over and over!!!!
Statistics show that staged homes cut the market time for the average property in half---USA Today
Sellers who spent $500 on home staging recovered over 343% of the cost--U.S. Department of Housing
#1. Curb Appeal- This will be the first thing that home buyers will see. Make sure to make it look clean, warm and inviting.
#2. Paint- Paint a neutral color and make it look clean and inviting.
#3. Eliminate all clutter. Leave a few choice objects.
#4. Pack away all clutter, put in storage. You are moving anyway.
#5. Furniture Placement- Place furniture so it looks inviting, not to crowded, and doesn't block windows.
#6. Leave out universal appealing accessories such as a bowl of green apples.
#7. Have your home neat and tidy every day as though it is going to be professionally photographed.
#8. No Pet smells whatsoever!!
#9. Lighting- well places lighting makes all the difference.
#10. Hire a professional home re-designer to help you. You will recoup the costs over and over!!!!
Labels:
clutter,
lighting,
painting,
re-designing,
staging
Monday, August 30, 2010
Affordable Rugs to Freshen up a Room
I picked some fun, fresh, affordable rugs, whether you are re-designing your home for sale or to just give a room a new look. These should do the trick!
Here a couple from Home Decorators & Shades of Light!
Fun Faux Bois & Tiles

Neutral Moroccan
Look, Shades of Light

Here a couple from Home Decorators & Shades of Light!
Fun Faux Bois & Tiles

Neutral Moroccan
Look, Shades of Light

Labels:
faux,
graphic,
moroccan,
re-designing,
tiles
Sunday, May 30, 2010
12 Easy Decorating Ideas You Can Do in a Day

12 Easy Decorating Ideas You Can Do in a Day
Great ideas to just freshen up your home for summer or if you are selling your home.
Great ideas to just freshen up your home for summer or if you are selling your home.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
How to get the Belgian Look- The Hottest New Style for your home
If you haven't noticed in your designer magazines and the latest Restoration Hardware Catalog, Belgian design is the hottest current style for your home. I am a big fan of this pared down French flair look. I love the soft color palette, lanterns, natural woods & Linens. Here are a few items that will start you on this new look....
Labels:
Belgian designs,
Linen,
soft color palette,
taupe paint
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