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Archives for Mantels, Bookcases and more

Bookcase Magic
I have had my Ikea bookshelves for over 20 years.  We've moved many times in those years and the bookcases have survived with only a ding here and there.  I love my bookcases!  I love how they fill a wall and make a statement; I love how they're such a perfect place to create vignettes; I love looking at all ...more»
Mantel Makeover
Spring is definitely well under way and we've all jumped in to spiff up our houses after the winter hibernation.  I know I have.  My mantel is the first place I go to make changes because it makes such an impact on the room and is the easiest to do.  Usually.  I've taken you on journeys with me as I ...more»
A Reader’s Mantel Dilemma
As usual for a Wednesday, we are sharing reader questions/comments/dilemmas/tips or solutions.  We encourage you to share your views, discoveries, problems and solutions with the rest of us.  Today we're sharing reader Jessica's mantel dilemma and how the decor is evolving. Mantel Decor Dilemma Jessica originally wrote us months ago about potential wall colors in her home.  She was thinking of using ...more»
Holiday Mantel Tutorial
I absolutely LOVE decorating my mantel at the holidays.  I wish I had three!  Last year, when I was in the Arizona house, I wrote a holiday mantel "how to" and shared pictures of my process in experimenting to create a mantel I could love.  This year, new house, new mantel, new ideas - so here we go again. Terrie's Mantel ...more»
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