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Jul 30, Painting In Florida

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:31:30 GMT

I'm in the process of redoing my Mom's bedroom she lives with us and she will be 80 in Aug, in good health. I can't afford to do a whole lot so I thought

Jul 30, Small Rooms And Arranging Furniture

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:35:38 GMT

Small rooms can be a challenge to arrange furniture. Have you ever tried to fit two dressers, chair and a bed in a small space? The key to successfully arranging furniture in a small room is to balance the room out. You might have to do a little mixing and matching, but you want to be able to walk around the room and enjoy the surroundings.

Jul 29, Christmas Summertime Party Decorating

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:15:35 GMT

A Christmas summertime party, how about it? I have had a Christmas party in July and August before. What fun to create a simple evening with family and friends. You can do a formal or informal party. This page in the party ideas section shares a few ideas for you on having your own Christmas party in the summertime.

Jul 28, Restaurant - Decorating Ideas - Family Owned Business

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:17:21 GMT

You own a family restaurant. Are you wanting a change to the decor? Do you want to show off your restaurant to others? Check out this restaurant page for simple and everyday ideas for decorating your own family restaurant. Feel free to share your restaurant and location with others. What's for dinner tonight?

Jul 27, Mantle - Christmas And Holiday Decorating

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:33:20 GMT

Think ahead and be prepared for Christmas and the holiday season. I know, it's summertime for many of you, but planning now to decorate for the holidays puts you a step ahead when the hectic season gets underway. Simple mantle ideas and options.

Jul 27, Mantle - Christmas And Holiday Decorating

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:24:21 GMT

Jul 26, Accents And Blending With Your Walls And Ceiling

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:25:50 GMT

Accents create compatability with your wall and ceiling colors. Some accents are furntiture and stairs.

Jul 22, Great Room Decorating With Other Room Colors

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:57:30 GMT

Great rooms are usually a focal point in a living space. Some have vaulted ceilings, others are smaller but it is the main living space. The key to giving yourself an overall look for a living space is blending colors that compliment each other. This is true if other rooms are coming off the great room. This page in the room sections shares some simple ideas of blending colors together. Give your living space a blend of matching colors and your own personality!

Jul 21, Hanging Pictures On A Wall - Think In Odd Numbers

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:28:18 GMT

Hanging pictures correctly on your walls creates a great look to any room. With interior decorating or landscaping outside, always think in odd numbers. This goes for hanging pictures on a wall. This page in the accessories section gives you some simple tips and techniques on hanging your pictures in any room.

Jul 21, Hanging Pictures On A Wall - Think In Odd Numbers

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:15:54 GMT

Jul 20, School Age Children - Decorating Rooms To Please

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:01:21 GMT

We all know that school age children are constantly going through changes. This may also happen with their decor and colors in their rooms. These also can be challenging years for many parents.

Communication is so important with children, especially in today's tech world. Making a room special and personal for a child is so important. This page in the kids corner shares some basic and simple ideas for your children to enjoy his or her room. Let them show off their own personality!

Jul 19, Party Game Night, Set The Mood

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:48:49 GMT

Party game night can be a lot of fun. Poker, cards, board games, go ahead and take your evening of relaxation and enjoyment to the next level. Simple ideas to use food, music, and decor to create a great atmosphere for friends or family.

Jul 18, College Apartment Colors And Decor

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:34:06 GMT

The heat is on for many of you this summer. Now is a great time to think ahead to the cooler months and decorating your college apartment. For those of you in the southern hemisphere, it may be cold out. This is still a great time to plan for a new look in your college apartment. This page in the rooms section shares some simple ideas of decorating your college apartment.

Jul 16, Walls And Ceiling, Tips On Painting And Wallpapering

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:41:14 GMT

Walls and ceilings are a focal point in a room. Tips on painting and wallpapering.

Jul 15, 2009 - 2010 Interior Decorating Ideas - Create Your Own And Save

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:27:58 GMT

The last couple of years 2009 and now 2010 have been rough economically for many people. Interior decorating today is all about taking your own personality with your budget and creating a place for you to relax and enjoy. This page in the room sections shares some simple ideas of using your personality and what you like and decorating to fit into your own budget.

Jul 13, Tropical And Beach Theme Party Ideas

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:31:08 GMT

A tropical and beach theme party can be a lot of fun to plan and have. Some simple ideas and tips.

Jul 10, Should I decorate the living room and Den in the same theme?

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 02:03:10 GMT

I am decorating my living room in a Western Theme. Should I do the den in the same theme

Jul 6, Peppers Can Create A Colorful Look In A Kitchen

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:35:32 GMT

Peppers can create a fun look in a kitchen. Using pepper accessories creates a colorful room.

Jul 2, Kids Corner, Lets Create And Have Some Fun

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:03:07 GMT

The kids corner is the place to have a blast. The kids corner is really for every age.

Jul 1, Pillows - Colorful Fabrics Can Balance A Room

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:38:23 GMT

Pillows whether they are in neutral tones or bright colors, can create a nice balance to a room. Pillows are a great accessory in giving your room that finished look. This page shares some simple ideas of positioning pillows.

Jun 30, Place Settings - Matching Colors And Themes

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:16:36 GMT

Place settings such as table cloths, placemats, and napkins are a great addition to matching your colors of a room, and also a theme. There are so many different products available today, and companies are keeping up with the latest fabric designs and themes. This page in the accessory section of interior-decorating-ideas-for-you shares simple ideas of matching placemats and napkins, as well a little tip on napkins.

Jun 29, Office Decorating Can Create An Atmosphere For Success

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:08:44 GMT

You spend a lot of hours each day at your office, or in the place where you work. One of the biggest morale and productivity boosters is a pleasant and inviting work area. This page in the room section of interior decorating ideas for you, shares some simple ideas on how to get your staff involved in creating an atmosphere for success.

Jun 28, Tropical And Caribbean Colors And Ideas

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:32:05 GMT

Tropical and Caribbean colors are warm, bright and soothing. Having been to the tropics and some Caribbean Islands, I love the decor. Each country tells its own story through both interior and outside design. This page in the theme section shares some simple ideas of using different tropical and Caribbean colors and decor. Think warm and head for the beach!

Jun 27, Checkerboard Floors And Creative Decorating

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:40:11 GMT

Checkerboard floors doesn't have to be a nightmare. Decorating ideas using colors and themes with the checkerboard design.

Jun 25, The Old Time Look - Create Your Nostalgia Decor

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:11:46 GMT

The old time look can create a unique room or rooms. The old nostaliga decor can start from anything.

Jun 24, Pastel Colors Are Great In Decorating Rooms

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:18:20 GMT

Pastel colors can create a great look in different rooms and themes. Pastels can be both warm nad cool colors

Jun 23, Themes In Decorating

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:47:50 GMT

Themes in decorating create your own personality. Themes can bring a new excitement to a home.

Jun 21, Outdoor And Matching Indoor Colors Create A Great Look

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:34:17 GMT

A great idea for decorating your inside and out, is to use colors that are your favorite. Blend in these color tones in your interior decor as well as your outside landscape and gardens. This page in the color wheel section shares some simple ideas for blending your different colored trees, shrubs, and flowers with accents and accessories.

Jun 20, Nature Room - Create With Color And Pictures

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:19:19 GMT

Nature has beautiful colors and textures. Create your own nature room to enjoy.

Jun 18, College Apartment Colors And Decor

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:37:11 GMT

Ah, the excitement of going to college and living out on your own. To some of you, this may be your dream come true. To others, deep down inside you may be a little apprehensive.

Now is a great time to think about decorating your college apartment. One of the things to think about when living in your own college apartment, is most likely you will have roommates. Take each of your likes and personalities and blend them into a soothing interior space. This page in the rooms section shares some simple ideas of decorating a college apartment.

Jun 17, Kitchen Cabinet Make Over In Less Than A Day

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:29:30 GMT

The kitchen is a general meeting place for friends and family to enjoy and get up to date wit daily living. Does your kitchen cabinets lack something?

This page in the accent section of interior decorating ideas for you shares a simple project of redoing kitchen cabinets in less then a day. You will be amazed at what the cost is!

Jun 16, School Age Children - Decorating Rooms To Please

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:12:00 GMT

School age children can be challenging to decorating their room. Some simple tips for your school age child.

Jun 15, A Quilt Can Create A Special Room For You Or A Guest

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:05:19 GMT

A Quilt are wonderful to build a decor around in a room. A special quilt has great meaning in decorating.

Jun 14, Funky Decorating Ideas

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:49:28 GMT

Funky decorating ideas can be fun to do. Use your imagination and create your own unique look to a room. Walls painted in different colors. This page in the room section of interior decorating ideas for you, shares some simple ideas of a couple different ways through illustrations to create your very own funky room.

Jun 13, Bedroom Decorating Ideas, Your Own Style And Flare

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:35:26 GMT

Your bedroom is a room to relax and get renewed. This page in the room section, shares some simple and basic thoughts on how to create an atmosphere of rest using your own personality. Make your bedroom a place that you will enjoy!

Jun 11, Ceiling Decorating, Paint Or Wallpaper

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:33:27 GMT

Ceiling Decorating can be done with paint or wallpaper. Here are a few simple ideas for your ceilings.

Jun 10, Borders And Applying Them On Walls

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:56:52 GMT

Borders and applying them on walls can be done in simple steps. Borders add color to a room.

Jun 9, Child Development Centers - Decorate For Growth

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:04:50 GMT

Child Development Centers are changing with the times. With so many men and women working, it is a given to either have some family member watch your child, a friend, or to take your precious one to a child development center.

Having been a lead teacher at a center years ago, it is so important to have an interior and exterior positive environment. This is true from infancy through school age. This page in the kids corner shares some basic and simple ideas to create an atmosphere for continual growth. Each stage, from infancy through adulthood brings about change and development in your child or children. If you have any questions on decorating the outside or inside of a development center, feel free to contact me and I would be happy to give you some suggestions.

Jun 8, Restaurant - Decorating Ideas - Family Owned Business

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:25:12 GMT

Restaurant owned by your family is very special. Some ideas for decorating your special place.

Jun 8, The Bathroom - Simple Ideas For Small Make Overs

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:01:44 GMT

Ah, dreaming of a new bathroom? Are you tired of those old fixtures and the look of the outdated sink and tub? This page in the room section shares a couple of simple ideas to giving your bathroom a new make over.

Jun 7, Flower Arranging - Different Ideas For Your Inside

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:37:52 GMT

Flower arranging is a little different page in the accessory section of interior decorating ideas for you. I love to take fresh shrub leaves, or other things in nature, and bring them inside. This can create a natural look for your interior. Feel free to read a couple simple ideas for arranging flowers for your interior.

Jun 5, Choosing Paint Colors For Stripes

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 11:55:40 GMT

Choosing paint colors that blend together are important in decorating. Painting stripes adds a new look.

Jun 4, Buying Furniture - Basic Tips For Your Interior Investment

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:16:47 GMT

Buying furniture is an important investment for your living space. I look at three important aspects when Tom and I are considering buying furniture. Quality, comfort, and price.

This page in the decorating tips section shares some basic ideas for buying furniture. I hope this article gives you some simple tips when you are ready to purchase your own furniture.

Jun 3, Baby Or Infant Room - A Simple Look For The Future

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:19:50 GMT

Are you having a baby? Preparing for the arrival for you new little one is so exciting. One way to get ready is to think about your baby's room, but also the future. You can keep the newborn room simple with light neutrals or pastels. Of course your bold colors will work also, and many parents opt to use primary colors. This decision is up to you. Remember though, babies grow fast and as they mature and develop, that nursery will turn into a toddler room, and then school age.

This page in the kids corner shares some simple ideas for your new baby. Congratulations on your arrival of your bundle of joy!

Jun 2, Different Shades And Tones To Use In Rooms

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:46:44 GMT

Different shades and tones in a room can create a great look. This page in the color wheel section shares some simple ideas of take a piece of fabric, and playing off the tones of the fabric with paint or wallpaper. You can also incorporate these colors in your accents and accessories.

Jun 1, Green And Three Shades - Lime, Sage, And Hunter

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:47:00 GMT

Green tones provide dynamite colors on walls, accents, and accessories. This page in the color wheel section of interior decorating ideas for you shares some thoughts on the green shades of lime, sage, and hunter. All three of these green tones can create a personal touch to your interior space.

May 30, Ideas For Arranging Your Favorite Collectable Items

Sun, 30 May 2010 11:44:05 GMT

I think it is safe to say that most of us collect some type of items. Maybe you collect salt and pepper shakers, shells, stuffed animals, or books. Displaying your favorite collectibles on a shelf or other accent, creates your own personality for a room or rooms. This page in the accessory section of interior decorating ideas for you, shares some simple tips on arranging and showing off your special treasures.

May 28, Restaurant - Decorating Ideas - Family Owned Business

Fri, 28 May 2010 11:24:01 GMT

You own your own family restaurant. Your business is your pride and joy. All the hard work you put into the restaurant to make your customers happy and satisfied. Great menu, wonderful food, how is your interior decor? Does it fit your menu and overall theme of your business? This page in the theme section of interior decorating ideas shares some simple thoughts on how to take your family owned restaurant and give it your own personality. Your main goal is customer satisfaction, and the atmosphere of a restaurant sets the tone of a meal with customers.

May 27, Candles And Holders Create A Great Addition To A Room

Thu, 27 May 2010 13:33:56 GMT

Candles create a wonderful mood in any room. Candles are a great accessory in interior decorating, but also is the candle holder. This page in the accessory section of interior decorating ideas for you, shares some simple ideas and shows you how to touch up an older candle holder so will fit nicely into your decor.

May 26, Southern Warm Colors For An Interior

Wed, 26 May 2010 12:22:31 GMT

Southern colors are warm. Here are some ideas of southern colors.