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Monthly Archives: May 2012

Color Trend:  Tangerine Tango

Color Trend: Tangerine Tango

It’s Tangerine Tango time!  Orange is everywhere in home decor this season – from coral to tangerine.  Pantone, a leader in color trends and color matching systems, declared 2012 the year of Tangerine Tango when they made it the color of the year.  Check out some of these orange home decor and accessories: Pin ItContinue Reading

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Design Dialogue – May 17, 2012

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The Pros and Cons of Wood Blinds

The Pros and Cons of Wood Blinds

Wood blinds add architecture and style to nearly any window.  While they can be a great option in many cases, they are not the best solution in every room.  Following are the pros and cons of using wood blinds in your home. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before and After – Another Way to Treat Arched Windows

Before and After – Another Way to Treat Arched Windows

I’ve shown you several ways to add fabric to challenging windows, but perhaps no window is more difficult to treat than a multi-level arched window.  With a taller arch flanked by shorter rectangular windows, this type of window makes the addition of fabric tough.  There are simple options, however, and here is one of them…Continue ReadingContinue Reading

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Design Trend – Seaside

Design Trend – Seaside

Seaside colors, motifs and patterns abound this spring.  From coral to seashells, a touch of the ocean can be found on home decor and accessories.  Following are some of my favorites: Pin ItContinue Reading

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Design Dialogue – May 10, 2012

Design Dialogue – May 10, 2012

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FLOR Sale – Spring 2012

FLOR Sale – Spring 2012

Wouldn’t you know?  I just posted about how fantastic the carpet tile is at FLOR.com, and then they come out with a sale… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Drapery Panels on a Bay Window

Before and After: Drapery Panels on a Bay Window

While they add architectural interest to a space, bay windows can be difficult when it comes to window treatments.  Their angles create challenges in adding fabric in either a valance or a drapery application.  Following is one way to add fabric and softness to a bay window. Pin ItContinue Reading

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DIY Flooring:  Carpet Tile

DIY Flooring: Carpet Tile

I am in love.  Love.  Love.  Love. The very idea that I can choose my own carpet tiles, in any pattern and any color, and create my very own masterpiece on the floor – without hiring an installer?  Outstanding! Pin ItContinue Reading

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Save on Benjamin Moore Paint – Spring 2012

Save on Benjamin Moore Paint – Spring 2012

If you have painting projects in your future this spring, be sure to get your coupon to save on Benjamin Moore paint. Pin ItContinue Reading

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