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Monthly Archives: December 2013

Guest Post:  Best Furniture Upcycle Projects for 2013

Guest Post: Best Furniture Upcycle Projects for 2013

Furniture upcycling has been trendy for several years.  Not only can you create a one-of-a-kind piece that is custom designed for your own home, but you can also save a ton of money doing it.  Read on to see Alex Gillham’s favorite furniture upcycling projects from the past year.  Which is your favorite?  Leave me a comment and let me know!  And, be sure to send in pics of your upcycling project.  I would love to feature them in an upcoming article…Continue Reading

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Design Dialogue – December 26, 2013

Design Dialogue – December 26, 2013

Hello, everyone!  It’s time for your chance at FREE interior design advice…  let’s talk design projects! Christmas is over, it’s time to get moving on those interior projects.  A new year will be here before we know it, and we can all have a fresh start.  Looking for advice on exterior home finishes or interiorContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  6 Ways Home Decor Items Can Change Your Home

Guest Post: 6 Ways Home Decor Items Can Change Your Home

Many people think of home decor as fluff.  It’s the “pretty” things that make a home look good.  But, home decor can have a more significant impact on your home than simply making it look good.  Anita Ginsburg offers 6 ways home decor is so much more than “pretty.” Pin ItContinue Reading

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Repurposed Christmas Decor Part 3:  More Snowy Scenes

Repurposed Christmas Decor Part 3: More Snowy Scenes

I just had to post a quick pic of a couple more snowy scenes I created for the Christmas season… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Design Dialogue – December 19, 2013

Design Dialogue – December 19, 2013

Hello, everyone!  It’s time for your chance at FREE interior design advice…  let’s talk design projects! Christmas is right around the corner.  Time to get moving on those interior projects; you still have time to make some changes before your holiday guests arrive! Looking for advice on exterior home finishes or interior design?  Welcome toContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Guest Post: 5 Furniture Cleaning Tips for the Holidays

Guest Post: 5 Furniture Cleaning Tips for the Holidays

Not sure how to care for those antique, vintage and fine-wood furniture pieces in your home?  Read on for some tips, and you can keep your furniture looking great for holiday entertaining and beyond… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Repurposed Christmas Decor Part 2:  More Snow Globes

Repurposed Christmas Decor Part 2: More Snow Globes

A couple of days ago, I showed you a snow globe I created from a broken candle holder, a jar and some miniatures.  Read on for inspiration for some other snow globes you can create in a snap… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Design Dialogue – December 12, 2013

Design Dialogue – December 12, 2013

Hello, everyone!  It’s time for your chance at FREE interior design advice…  let’s talk design projects! Christmas is right around the corner.  Time to get moving on those interior projects; you still have time to make some changes before your holiday guests arrive! Looking for advice on exterior home finishes or interior design?  Welcome toContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Repurposed Holiday Decor:  Snow Scene Jar

Repurposed Holiday Decor: Snow Scene Jar

Tired of the Christmas decor you own?  Or, did you (like me) have a piece break and become unusable?  Never fear!  You can repurpose those old decor items into something fresh and new – just in time for Christmas. Pin ItContinue Reading

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How to Decorate a Table for Christmas and Holiday Entertaining

How to Decorate a Table for Christmas and Holiday Entertaining

A festive table makes a Christmas, Hanukkah or New Year’s party more special. By following a few simple strategies, anyone can create a memorable table. Pin ItContinue Reading

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