home decor

Cornucopia Centerpiece for Thanksgiving Day

As we enter into the month of November my thoughts turn towards Thanksgiving and everything that this wonderful holiday has to offer.

It is a time for spending time with family and friends and for counting the many blessings the past year has brought to us. Like most people I like to decora...

Curtain Rod Tips Or How To Hang Your Curtains In Style

Before, they were used to simply serve their purpose hang curtains. Today, curtain rods are more than just a tool. They have evolved into a more functional, more sophisticated devices that do not just hang curtains but also compliment and enhance the overall effect of the drapes.

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Teen Rooms on the Cheap!

How to decorate a teens bedroom is one of the most common questions I receive. Especially for those on a budget, this can seem like a daunting task! Never fear, The Budget Decorator is here!

Teen rooms are different for kids rooms in that they should be treated more like an adult space, ...

Are You A Sugarolic

A sugarolic is just as addicted as an alcoholic. You need the stimulation, your drug is the sugar instead of alcohol or cocaine. When you eat sugar you give your brain extra Serotonin, a hormone in your brain which makes you feel good. When the effect of the sugar is gone you feel worse and you e...

Reinforcing A Large Panel

We recommend that windows which exceed 3' by 4' in size be reinforced to prevent breakage. If a window is 3' by 3', it might not need to be reinforced, that's usually a judgment call based on where it is to be installed.

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“Too Much Stuff” Syndrome or How Decorating and Organizing Can Help Your Sanity

This area of home life is different from others in that it involves all the senses and to that degree it is successful, engendering varying emotions. Decorating isn't really a hobby, nor is it merely an activity; it's a driving force of many people to live in comfortable and pleasing surroundin...

Add Warmth To Your Home With A Fireplace Mantel

What's a fireplace without a fireplace mantel? It would be a lonely hole in the wall were light comes from. Creepy isn't it? A fireplace mantel is a substantial part of the whole fireplace setup of a home. Without the mantel, there wouldn't be much to be excited about a fireplace.

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“5 Fast Ideas to Freshen the Look of your Room “

"Company's coming and my place doesn't look right"

You know how it goes, you have visitors coming tonight. You've cleaned every room in the house (well, maybe not the bedroom). You've planned the menu, andit's just not quite right. Perhaps you've been hankering for a change or maybe...

Candles as Gifts Spreading Light

Long before I began making candles of my own, I was famous among friends and family for giving away candles as gifts. It became something of a running joke, but I honestly felt - and still do - that candles make the most wonderful gifts because of their simple elegance, usefulness, and uniqueness...

How To Add Style To Your Home’s Decor With Figurines

When it comes to the overall look and feel of your interior and exterior rooms, the little details DO matter. Add a figurine here and there and watch the transformation.

Although the Asian society is well known for their production of figurines, they are not alone in their quest to display ...

How to Start a Home Decor Business

The home decorating industry in America generates a solid $270 billion dollar market annually. People are choosing to spend more time at home, and more money on making that home what they want it to be. Home d

Do You Really Know What You’re Buying

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a popular gift show in my local area. My purpose in attending this gift show was to scope out my competition and the quality of their soy candles compared to what I offer. I was truly surprised with the results of how many candle exhibitors were present a...

Add Wrought Iron to Your Stairway

Having a nice stairway in your home is important because it is the first impression of what the upper level of your house is like. Using wrought iron in your stairway can make the statement that your upstairs is full of style and glamour. Wrought iron can be used in stairways for the railings and...

Home Sweet Home

All of us live in houses but how many of us know how to make it a real 'HOME'.

You may have a very small house with a few rooms: not much to boast about However, if you follow some very simple and practical steps you can make your house (big or small) a real homeand thus, a better place t...

The Right Shower Curtain For Your Bathroom!

A shower curtain can add the perfect touch to any bathroom. Whether you like simple pastel colors or more elegant designs, be sure to choose the shower curtain that compliments the look of the rest of the bathroom. Fortunately, there are many shower curtain designs to choose from. Patterns of alm...