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The True Cost of Handmade

The True Cost of Handmade

As someone who could easily be described as “artsy” or “crafty,” I’ve spent countless hours creating things.  While many of those things were – and still are – created for my own enjoyment or to gift to family and friends, I do offer some of them for sale now and then.  This article hit home.Continue Reading

Affordable, Playful DIY Wall Decor

Affordable, Playful DIY Wall Decor

Artwork for the walls of your home can get expensive.  And, while you may want to spring for a fabulous original piece of art for the space above your living room mantle, not every wall in your home needs to have custom or original artwork.  Read on for a very affordable – and fun –Continue ReadingContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  4 Ways to Deal With Empty Wall Space

Guest Post: 4 Ways to Deal With Empty Wall Space

Have you stared at your empty walls for years, unsure of how to fill them? In today’s guest post, Edward Stuart shares 4 ways to fill up that empty space with style! Pin ItContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  Simple Ways to Freshen Your Home

Guest Post: Simple Ways to Freshen Your Home

If you want to change up the look in your home without spending a lot of money, there are many options for you.  Check out today’s guest post for some ways to freshen your home decor easily and quickly. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Vintage Door Upcycle Art

Vintage Door Upcycle Art

Wall art can be an expensive purchase for any redecorating project.  If you have a large wall to fill, the price tag can go up even more!  Luckily, you can create your own large-scale wall art very inexpensively – even if you are not-so-artsy. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Artful Bedding

Artful Bedding

I recently found a new option for creating a stunning bedroom, and a new way to bring art into your home. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  Reasons to Avoid Themes in Kitchen Remodeling

Guest Post: Reasons to Avoid Themes in Kitchen Remodeling

Today’s guest post comes to us from Edward Stuart with FramedArt.com.  Read on for 4 “Ds” to avoid during your next kitchen remodeling project. Pin ItContinue Reading

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6 Ways To Use Wallpaper That Don’t Involve Walls

6 Ways To Use Wallpaper That Don’t Involve Walls

There are some amazing and gorgeous wallpapers available right now, but so many folks are afraid to install them…too many bad memories of wallpaper removal!  Can’t say that I blame them.  In honor of all the wallpaper I have removed from the walls of my home over the past several years, I thought it onlyContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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How To Use Books as Home Decor

How To Use Books as Home Decor

I love books.  I feel that one can never have too many books.  Unfortunately, my stuffed-to-the-gills bookshelves would argue that point.  Thankfully, books make for some great – and inexpensive – home decor!  Not only do they look great on their own, with a few creative ideas, you can transform your old books into somethingContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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What Is the Proper Height For Hanging Artwork?

What Is the Proper Height For Hanging Artwork?

I have noticed, in my work as an interior designer, that many folks have trouble hanging their artwork at the correct height. Not only do they hang it too high, it is often not mounted with any relationship to the furniture near it. With a few simple steps, you can be sure that your artworkContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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