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Creating Chic Artwork

There is no need to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on artwork for your home when you can create your own. Top designers do it all of the time. Last Sunday, my family and I were out walking around a local attraction. We wound up in a large and pretty cool tree house. The kids were watching some bees go in and out of a glass and wood hive, and my husband was enjoying the view. The light was just right, so I thought I would snap a photo. Well, at that moment I moved a bit and the … Continue reading →

Simple Design Ideas to Bring Home the Beach

Now that the cooler weather is starting to set in, why not hold on to summer just a little longer with a breezy beach design? I love the feel of a summer design. The colors are soft and crisp, and the mood is definitely carefree and serene. It is an especially nice design choice for a bedroom, where you can dream long of your summer at the shore. Here are some ways to incorporate beach-like design elements that will charm you. Let’s start with color. Choose crisp whites, the light blues of a summer sky and the delicate pinks of … Continue reading →

More Frugal Decorating With Flea Market Finds

Lately I have been obsessed with decorating my home. Partly because we are putting it on the market, and partly because I know we will be getting a new home and I am excited to get moving on the design and decorations. I began the series about Frugal Decorating with Decorating at the Dollar Store, which wound up as a two part article. I then began this one with Frugal Decorating at the Flea Market. Here’s more great money saving, cheap ideas to decorate your home while shopping at the local flea market. Unique and Beautiful Vases Browse any flea … Continue reading →

Start Decorating the Dining Room

The end of August is nearing and that means fall is nearly upon us. You probably don’t really want to start thinking about the holidays just yet, but they will be here before we know it. While I do not plan to start too many holiday preparations at this time, this is a good time to start thinking about redecorating for the changing seasons. As the weather begins to grow cooler and the kids head back to school, you can do some redecorating so your home will be picture perfect in plenty of time for the holidays. Start compiling your … Continue reading →

Surprise! Here’s Your New Room

Okay, this was a really fun surprise I gave my oldest daughter a few year’s back, and the whole family was in on the secret. Keeping a family secret can be fun all by itself. My daughter had been asking to have her room redecorated and asking to have friends over for her birthday. She wanted them to spend the night and do the whole slumber party thing, but her room was rather plain at the time, since we had recently moved here and didn’t really have the resources to do much with it. So, Mom got inspired. I decided … Continue reading →

More Crafts to Decorate Your Child’s Room

Kids have their own taste and their own ideas. What better way to express their creativity than to use it to help decorate their bedrooms or playrooms? Ask your child about projects he or she would like to do, or try some of these: Artwork Your child can draw or paint pictures in colors that coordinate with his or her room décor. Then, simply have your child paint a plain wood frame to match. Another alternative is to make one or more of the picture frame projects in this section and use those to frame artwork or favorite photos. Make … Continue reading →

Trash or Treasure?

You may have seen the segment on Decorating Cents where they turn odds and ends into great stuff for the home. There is also a show called Trash to Treasure that is devoted to turning throwaway items into useable things. These shows offer great solutions for using what you have, or picking up inexpensive items at salvage centers, thrift stores, garage sales, or collecting things from friends and family you no longer need them. With a little creativity and effort, you’ll be amazed what you can make from odds and ends. A block of leftover wood can easily become a … Continue reading →