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~ Hanging Amish Quilts as Tapestries in Your Home ~ (pt 2)

Monday, August 18th, 2008

  

Where and How to Hang Your Wall Art - Part 2
Just like Amish furniture your Amish quilt is meant to be an heirloom that lasts generations if properly cared for. In order to ensure the value of your tapestry quilt will be maintained there are a few simple tips. Select a focal point in your […]

~ Hanging Amish Quilts as Tapestries in Your Home ~ (pt 1)

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Where and How to Hang Your Wall Art - Part 1
A large colorful quilt hung as a tapestry above an Amish crafted couch or a smaller quilt above an Amish Mission style buffet can not only lend color but tie a home’s theme together. Amish furniture and quilts have long been sought after by collectors, […]

Transform Your Staircase

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

A staircase is often one of the most ignored parts of the home when it comes to redecorating, yet it is one of the most heavily used areas of the home. Many people avoid decorating a stairway because they simply have no idea how to make it better. Fortunately, transforming your stairway into a focal […]

Ten Simple Ways to Transform a Room

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Changing the look of your home does not necessarily have to take up a lot of time or a lot of money. You can dramatically change the way a room or your entire home looks by doing just a few simple things to give your home a fresh, new look.
1. Clean up clutter in a […]

Ten Tips for Decorating on a Budget

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

When it comes to creating an attractive and comfortable room, you might think you need to spend thousands of dollars in order to get it done right. While you certainly can do this if you have the financial means, you can also create wonderful, inspired, and decorative rooms on a very limited budget. All you […]

Distressing Paint Techniques

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

You can create an aged look with paint using some faux painting techniques that will change the look of any room using a few simple tools. These faux painting techniques can be applied to your walls, cabinets, or furniture pieces to give new surfaces a distressed look or old surfaces new life.
Colorwashing is a paint […]

Tools of the Decorating Trade

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Every homeowner or apartment dweller should have a basic toolkit that has everything they need to make simple home repairs and perform general decorating tasks. Your decorating toolkit should be centrally located in the living room or kitchen area where you can easily access it. The contents should be well organized in a toolbox, plastic […]

Getting Ready for Summer Style

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Summer’s coming and you’ll want to get ready by giving your home a lighter and brighter makeover which will make the perfect backdrop for your summer barbeques, picnics, or ice cream socials. Whether you redecorate an entire room or just add a few summer touches you’ll be able to enjoy the season just a little […]

Ten Ways to Quickly Brighten Up Any Room

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

You can quickly and easily brighten up any room with these ten simple tips. Sometimes you just need a little decorating pick-me-up to give a room and your mood a lift, so give some of these ideas a try any time of the year.
1. Place a brightly colored tablecloth or piece of fabric with a […]

Creating the Perfect Distressed Look

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

If you like the look of distressed or aged wood, you can easily create this look using any piece of wood furniture you find. There are several ways to distress or create an aged look on a brand new or used piece of furniture using a few simple steps.
Painted furniture that has aged over time […]