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Monthly Archives: July 2012

Free Paint at Ace Hardware – Saturday, August 4, 2012

Free Paint at Ace Hardware – Saturday, August 4, 2012

If you missed it the first couple of times, you have another chance to score a FREE quart of paint at your local Ace Hardware store.Continue Reading

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Organic Patterns and Geometric Patterns:  What Is the Difference?

Organic Patterns and Geometric Patterns: What Is the Difference?

Have you ever heard the term “organic pattern?” It has nothing to do with sustainable farming methods!  Read on to find out what “organic” means in relationship to interior design and how it differs from “geometric.” Pin ItContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  Creative Storage Solutions

Guest Post: Creative Storage Solutions

Today’s guest post is from Arcadian Lighting.  Check out some creative ways to add storage to your home… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Design Dialogue – July 26, 2012

Design Dialogue – July 26, 2012

Hello, everyone!  Welcome to the weekly Design Dialogue! Pin ItContinue Reading

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Painting Prep:  How To Do It Properly

Painting Prep: How To Do It Properly

There is nothing more important to the look and longevity of a paint job than proper preparation.  While it’s so exciting to get to the final step – changing the color if your room – taking the time to prepare for the final coat will pay off in the end. Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Is the Fullness of a Drapery?

What Is the Fullness of a Drapery?

If you are thinking of sewing your own drapery panels or valances, you will need to decide what “fullness” you want to use in your fabric calculations.  If you have no idea what that means, read on…. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Window Treatments for High Windows

Before and After: Window Treatments for High Windows

If you have really tall windows, you may be at a loss for how to add decorative window treatments to them.  Perhaps these before and after photos will give you some inspiration for your own home. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Color Trend:  Plum

Color Trend: Plum

Purple is back!  In the coming year, we will see purple home decor welcomed back to the ranks of the trendy.  As you receive your fall catalogs showing off the new product collections, watch for ways to bring plum into your home decor. Pin ItContinue Reading

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High-Tech Wallpaper

High-Tech Wallpaper

In case you are worried about the security of your home computer or home business technology, soon you may have a solution — wallpaper that blocks wi-fi signals! Pin ItContinue Reading

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Design Dialogue – July 19, 2012

Design Dialogue – July 19, 2012

Hello, everyone!  Welcome to the weekly Design Dialogue! Pin ItContinue Reading

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