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Inspiring Ideas For Your Decorating Project

Juliana | March 21, 2009

Some homeowners get inspired to redecorate their homes with each changing  season. I personally know one: my sister living in Long Island,  who religiously matches the season with the decors of her home.  You  should see her storage room, it looks like a mini home store. Whenever I visit and I happen to  take a [...]

Things I Did Not Know Then, But I Do Now

Juliana | February 19, 2009

1. That you can clean vinyl shades using dryer sheets. Yes, those that we throw in the dryer with our wash when we dry them to reduce static cling. If you are tackling wooden blinds though, it is best to start off  by vacuuming using the soft brush attachment and follow up with oil soap [...]

Update What You Own

Juliana | December 31, 2008

My interest for decorating has fueled me to get my hands on every decorating book that gets my fancy. For as long as it is easy to understand and not very technical I go for it.
Having said that, I have learned that in decorating you don’t have to keep acquiring new stuff to change the [...]

Let There Be Holiday Lights!

Juliana | November 15, 2008

‘Tis the season to celebrate. Have you started planning for your holiday home decor yet? In conjunction to planning, ensure that you are fully aware of fire-safety tips, particularly if you are putting up holiday lights indoors and in  the exterior of your home.
Before you start hanging that holiday light from last year, be sure [...]

Decorating A Small Home

Juliana | November 13, 2008

When decorating a not too big a home, there are limitations with space. As much as possible, creating an illusion of a bigger space in each of the room is important. How do you create such?
Try to maximize the space by planning storage needs. Built-ins as well as pocket doors that run up to the [...]

Lighting

Juliana | November 12, 2008

Lighting is key to any room design. Thus, having layers of light in a room helps to create a bold statement .  With the help of dimmers one can set the mood for whatever specific activity is done in the room, whether one is working, relaxing or entertaining.
Focal lights accent a particular area. Example of [...]

A Stylish Entry

Juliana | November 10, 2008

How do you pull together a stylish entry in your house? Seasoned decorators find it easy to create something good and pleasing to the eyes. As it is the first part of the house that visitors and guests see, ensuring that it is in order is a must.
If space is limited, dressing up the wall [...]