Archive for March, 2009

The Art of the World »

How many people have an old globe sitting in the study or in the kids’ room which is covered with dust so that even if the kids wanted to, they couldn’t locate the Pacific Ocean or Hawaii?
Well remove that globe from its stand and turn it into educational hanging art for your kids’ room. Cut [...]

Texture in Decorating »

Texture is important in decorating to add interest and personality to your home as a furry throw cushion can liven up a sterile looking leather couch, while the right rug can subtly soften hard, glossy floor tiles.
However, while texture is important, as with anything, it must be done in moderation, and it must be done [...]

Tea Towel Wall Art »

Do you get given tea towels by well meaning relatives who think you’ll actually use the souvenir in your kitchen? While your collection of tea towels may not match your kitchen, or if they’re just too good to get wet, turn a unique tea towel into wall art.
It doesn’t have to have been a gift [...]

Sunny Kitchen »

The kitchen is a room which can easily look cold and sterile if you’re not careful in your decor and color choices when decorating your home. However, here is a little advice to help you create a sunny and welcoming kitchen in your home.
This example admittedly borders on kitsch but that is a style which [...]

Stay Focussed When Decorating »

If you are decorating or redecorating your home in stages – which many people do because they can’t outlay the entire cost of refurnishing a new home all at the same time – then you may be stuck as to how you can be sure your decorating style stays focussed and on track, to ensure [...]

Soft and Sweet and Manly…? »

Well maybe not the most ‘manly’ decorating style, but choosing a soft and light color scheme and style doesn’t have to be restricted to the girls. The style pictured is of a light and airy bedroom decor which has a soft and sweet feeling, but would easily accommodate a couple, rather than just a young [...]

Shape of Your Decorating »

The shapes you choose when decorating your home are just as important as the colors and styles you go for, and can have just as much impact when they are done well, and cause just as many eyesores if done incorrectly.
And this doesn’t just apply to whether you choose a round or square dining table, [...]

Save on Tradesmen and DIY »

If you’re like most people you probably head into work when you should probably be resting after a bout of the flu, or you only take half of your holiday leave because you don’t want to leave your team. Well guess what – they can manage without you for a week or so while you [...]

Furniture Swap »

If you have a close group of friends you’ve known for a while then you probably share a lot more than laughs and advice. You probably also swap clothes, books, shoes and bags, so why not add furniture to your swap meets?
You won’t find a much more affordable option than free when you are looking [...]

Furniture Before the Horse…House »

We’re always told not to put the cart before the horse, but is it ever a good idea to put the furniture before the horse? For example, what if you are building a new home and you want to be able to move in and have your life set up and ready, rather than feeling [...]