If I have said it once, I have said it a hundred times. I love to paint! Eventually, each room in my house will have its own identity, which will consist of an identifying paint color and rug. It can be a little scary to pick out the paint for your room. The paint choosing […]
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How to Clean Upholstered Furniture
There are a couple of things that professionals will suggest when it comes to cleaning upholstered furniture. One. Check the cleaning the code. That’s right. There is a code on the tag that will tell you what kind of solution you should use on the upholstery. This is so helpful. You can find it on […]
10 Household Items to Use for Fabulous Decor Accents
I have a good friend who is really good at using everyday household “nothing” pieces and making them terrific. Here are 10 things that you can use to dress up your decor: 1. Glass Vases or Vessels- great for a mantle, centerpiece, etc. You can spray paint old wine glasses or beer bottles for a […]
How to a Paint Striped Wall
I have probably mentioned a half a dozen times or so that I love to paint walls in my house. I think it is the best bang for your buck. I know some people get nervous about the change, but paint is great because- you can paint over it if you don’t like it. When […]
10 Creative Ways to Use Old Books
One of my favorite go-to cheap decor ideas is an old stack of books. I don’t usually plan around this idea, and it isn’t my focal point, but it looks great on a side table or end table, shelves, mantle, or coffee table or ottoman. Or in that one place that you haven’t quite figured […]
How to Install Board and Batten Wainscoting
Confession. I have a woodworker in my home, and I am not afraid to use him. I know there are some crazy crafty talented women out there, that would rock the board and batten themselves, but when I have a perfectly good husband standing right there, why would I? So, my part in this project […]