Inviting a friend over to help can be extremely helpful. They can put some unbiased perspective on their use or beauty. So invite someone you trust over for some tea, snacks and a de-cluttering party. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do, you’ve got stress. You’ve got too much on your plate, deadlines to meet, people who are counting on you, places to be, things to do! Our … [Read more...]
How To- Buying Interior Lighting
Anytime you redecorate your home, you have several decisions to make but none are as important as the lighting for the room. If you have too much it can be intrusive, if you don't have enough it can make it nearly impossible to use your space. So what lighting is best for your, and what will match your style? Check out this buying guide from the Home Depot and figure out what styles are out … [Read more...]
Sealing Concrete- instructable by CHENG Concrete
"The goal of any sealer is to protect the concrete. Concrete is porous, just like a sponge. The purpose of a sealer is to fill all of the holes in the concrete and to build up a thin shell that will protect the surface. There are three types of sealer available: penetrating, topical, and hybrid sealers. A hybrid sealer will soak into the concrete, similar to a penetrating sealer, and leave a … [Read more...]
Being A Gracious Host and Guest
When you think about etiquette you may think about a Southern lady with a big pitcher of tea, welcoming you into her home. Unfortunately etiquette is a dying talent. I’m sure there are a dozen factors for why this is disappearing but I know that I am sad to see it go. I was so glad to find- swimming out there in cyber space- someone who took the time to put together an article on how to … [Read more...]
Fresh Color Combos For Spring
Are you thinking about redoing your color scheme?? Check out these three fresh and fun color combos put together by Pure Home for spring. Remember, you don't have to completely re-do your room. You can add little touches of your new colors to give you home a whole new look without hurting your budget. Coral and Mint Powder Blue and Stormy Grey Emerald Green and Lemon Yellow Check out the … [Read more...]
Go Ahead and Make A Mistake- Approaching Decorating Without Fear
When you start to remodel or redecorate common questions are “Will it look right?”, “What if I mess up?” “What if I hate it?” These are all natural questions. Because we've been taught, told or just learned on our own, that we should always avoid mistakes it makes sense to approach home design the same way. But while there is some risk in most things, being afraid to make a mistake can defeat … [Read more...]
Small Interruptions Can Double Your Chances Of Making A Mistake
A small interruption can create a large effect on your ability to accurately completing a task Something that takes only a few seconds, such as silencing your cell phone, can double your chances of making a mistake when trying to complete a task. A new study which had 300 subjects had them perform a sequence-based procedure on a computer; found that interruptions of about three seconds … [Read more...]
The Best Way to Paint Corners
Painting corners in a room can be tedious and stressful. It's hard to tape these edges off so how do you paint all the way up to the ceiling without actually painting the ceiling? Same goes with the baseboards, chair rails ect. In this article there are several answers and suggestions to help with this question. But don't stop there. Scroll down there are several tips and suggestions in the … [Read more...]
Tips for Cleaning Out Your Closet
Pretty soon (hopefully) the sun will come out, the birds will start to sing and you’ll be ready to get to work on some spring cleaning. If you’re ready to clean out your closet and finally toss out that dress that hasn’t fit since High School, here are some tips to help you do the job. Choose your time wisely. Some tend to start big projects in the evening whether because they’re working or … [Read more...]
Finding Another Pair of Your Favorite Jeans
Most of us, especially women, have a favorite go to pair of jeans. This poses a problem because what you tend to wear the most, wears OUT the fastest. So how do you find a pair of your favorite jeans after you've worn a hole in them or accidentally stained them beyond washing repair? Usually there is text embroidered or printed on a small tag on the inside of most pants. It will have either a … [Read more...]