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Bold Color in a Small Bathroom
A reader posed this question:  "I am bored with my seaside themed guest bathroom and want something fresh and updated.  It is a tiny room with a sink, toilet and shower - about 5'x5' not including the shower.  I have a can of "acid" green paint; I love the color and I'm thinking about using it as the inspiration for my ...more»
Who Else Wants an Enticing Outdoor Room?
I have a collection of books about outdoor rooms.  I LOVE the idea of outdoor rooms - complete with drapes, accessories, pulled-together and organized and oh, so appealing.  The reality is somewhat different - I have a hodge podge of outdoor furniture pieces, no 'drapes' because it's SO windy here and somehow I just have never taken the time to really ...more»
Kitchen / Dining Room Makeover in a Jiffy
Short on time and money but still want to make a change or two in the kitchen or dining room?  With summer entertaining in full swing, you'll be spending time in the kitchen so try a couple of these ideas to freshen your outlook.  Here are 5 great ideas to get you started in your jiffy makeover:      The easiest and most noticeable change would be to vary ...more»
Basic Decorating Tools
At the beginning of any class one of the first things talked about is the supplies, tools and books needed.  That applies to decorating as well.  There are some basic tools that will make your job easier and eliminate much of the guess work and frustration in the early stages.  A LIST OF BASIC TOOLS YOU REALLY NEED a tape measure:  no design ...more»
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