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Choose a Motif

25
Jul

posted by Terrie filed under Designer Tips / Techniques, Style

As I've discussed before, using a motif can unify a room or a whole house. You might choose a shape like ovals or "X" shapes, you might choose something from nature like a specific flower or animal (think rooster, bird, or cow), you might try using something cultural or something historical - the options are limitless. Just remember to use ...more»

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All Things Nautical

20
Jun

posted by Terrie filed under Bedroom, General Decorating Tips, Style

We're on vacation! Yes, we're taking a few weeks to enjoy summer and our families so we'll be posting a little less. While we'll still be offering you some helpful tips, we'll be paring it back a bit during our break. You'll enjoy some fun "eye candy" posts and some reminders of great articles we've written that you might have ...more»

Tags: nautical room decor ideas, nautical room styles, nautical style, nautical style home decor

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Working With Pattern: Novelties Add Whimsy

10
May

posted by Terrie filed under Designer Tips / Techniques, General Decorating Tips, Style

Working With Pattern: Novelties Add Whimsy

Novelty fabrics show up most often in rooms that don't take themselves too seriously. If you want to interject a touch of whimsy or just lighten the mood, look for a fabric or accessory covered in dots, stars, paw prints, teapots, palm trees or any light-hearted pattern that catches your eye. This is the sixth and final installment of the series about ...more»

Tags: how to decorate with novelty patterns, themed patterns in home decorating, when to use novelty patterns, work with novelty patterns

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Decorating Terminology – Style

6
May

posted by Cindy filed under Style, Terminology

Today's article, the second in the terminology series, introduces definitions of decorating styles. There are so many styles, however, that this information will be shared in three posts. Today decorating styles A - E are covered. Next Friday F -Q will be presented. Then on week three, styles R-Z will wrap it up. The first article in this series on Decorating Terminology was published last week and included definitions ...more»

Tags: decorating styles defined, decorating styles from A-E defined, definitions of decorating styles

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