Bonnie
Let There Be Light
Nothing can add more to the cheerfulness of the day then letting in the light. We are all affected by light — it has a tendency to raise our spirits and make the whole day seem full of possibilities. Many people are affected by the lack of sunlight and it can cause a depression and [...]
Hanging Wall Art
The number one decorating "mistake" is to hang artwork too high.
How high is too high? Hang your wall art so that you do not have to tilt your head back to view it when seated. No matter how high the ceiling, the pictures should be placed at a comfortable viewing level while sitting. [...]
Guest Room Amenities
When guests come for a visit they are usually just happy to spend time with you and to have a warm bed to sleep in for the night. With a little thought and preparation you can turn an ordinary night into an extraordinary experience for them.
Your guest room should always have an alarm clock, extra [...]
The Three P's of Selling Your Home
It was once said that in selling your house it was location, location, location. Things have gotten a little more complicated these days. Of course in part this is due to the economy but there are other factors that contribute to my new list.
Place:
Of course this is still very important but when you [...]
Is Your Master Bedroom Your Refuge?
Often times I am asked, "Where do I begin to decorate in my home?" This answer may surprise you, but I usually suggest beginning in the most neglected room in the house, the Master Bedroom! Some people find that strange since it is the least viewed by visitors. This may be true, but keep in [...]
Adjusting to the Empty Nest
Few people experience the empty nest in quite the same way my husband and I did. Our children are all three years apart in age. In 1997 we had three big weddings in four months; something no parent expects! Not only that but within that year I turned fifty, and had a hysterectomy, so you [...]
The Appeal Of Redesigning Your Home
Did you know that redesigning is the most economical way to decorate your home? With redesigning and home staging coming on the scene less than two decades ago, many people are unclear about what the difference is. The easiest way to remember is:
Staging is for Selling
Redesigning is for Dwelling
Each of these aspects of [...]
Too Invested in your Decor? Try Something New!
I saw these flowers on Simply Stated
and thought they looked so pretty. I wouldn't have thought to put them
in black and white vases and that made me ponder "thinking outside the
box" when creating new possibilities for our homes.
Sometimes in
decorating our spaces we become so emotionally invested in the comfort
of things as they've always been, that [...]
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